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Council to send smokestack repair options to utilities committee for further study
Summary
Council discussed options for repairing or repurposing city smokestacks and agreed to refer the matter to the utilities committee after staff reported having contacted chimney contractors for quotes; members suggested coordinating with water-tower contractors and exploring decorative renovation versus demolition.
Shelby City Council discussed ongoing efforts to address city smokestacks and agreed to continue the item as unfinished business in the utilities committee.
Councilman Johnson reported contacting two firms experienced in smokestack inspection, maintenance, demolition, and decorative renovation; quotes are pending. Johnson said he had provided contractors’ contacts and expected estimates to determine whether full repair, decorative rehabilitation, or demolition is the preferred course.
Members discussed whether the utilities department or contractors who maintain water towers could perform or schedule maintenance on smaller stacks, possibly spreading cost on a multi-year schedule. “Being able to be put on some kind of 10 year schedule … would be probably a lot more palatable financially,” one councilmember said. Council agreed the utilities committee should refine options and bring recommendations back to the full council.
Ending: The smokestack matter remains unfinished; staff will request quotes, consult utilities personnel for feasibility, and present refined options and cost estimates to the utilities committee before returning to council.
