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District administrator reports levee work, employee survey, bulk-pickup clarification and planned clinic change
Summary
District Administrator Rick Conrad updated the board on ongoing levee work at Main and Jackson, results and planned follow-up from an employee survey, a reminder about property-manager responsibility for large move-out trash, an employee-recognition event, and a planned switch of clinic providers to Marathon Health around Oct. 1.
At the Aug. 6 meeting District Administrator Rick Conrad updated the Board of Sanitary Commissioners on several operational items, including levee work, an employee survey and a planned change to employee clinic services.
Conrad said levee work continues on the east side where Main and Jackson streets merge into Kilgore and noted there will be temporary traffic restrictions and closures while work progresses. He thanked engineering crews and sanitation staff for supporting the recent Fire Up downtown event, noting the sanitation department provided toters and personnel for cleanup.
Reporting on an employee survey, Conrad said participation was "about 2 thirds" and that results indicate employees broadly understand the importance of their work and would recommend employment, but that the district wants to "provide more opportunities for advancement" and "better defining our company culture." He said the district plans to repeat surveys annually and use results to guide changes.
On bulk trash, Conrad reminded property managers that district pickup covers bulk items like a couch or TV but not large move-out piles that effectively require a roll-off; in those cases the property owner or manager is expected to arrange removal and the district may issue fines if needed. He said most property managers have responded positively when contacted.
Conrad also said the district will hold an employee recognition day and that the city of Muncie is planning to switch clinic services from Workplace Health Partners to Marathon Health, with an anticipated start around Oct. 1.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the survey cadence and implementation; Conrad said the district intends to do surveys once a year and "be a little more scientific about it." No formal board actions were taken on these operational updates during the meeting.
