Public works director announces March retirement; staff to bring resolutions renaming water plants

Public works leadership changes and a proposal to rename the city’s utility plants were discussed at the work session, and the director announced his retirement date.

Myron, the city’s utilities director, told council he will bring a formal resolution in February to rename the city’s Clean Water Plant the “City of Wyoming Wastewater Treatment Plant” and to amend the name of the drinking water facility to the “Donald K. Shine Drinking Water Plant.” Myron said the changes aim to reduce ongoing confusion between the two plants and the commonly used abbreviations (WWTP vs. WTP).

Myron’s retirement and succession

Myron told council he had asked the city manager to allow him to finalize those renaming steps before he leaves. He announced, “my last day here as director will be March 20th.” He also described the department’s succession planning and said an internal successor, Aaron, is prepared to assume responsibilities.

Reason for renaming and timeline

Myron described recurring confusion between the clean/wastewater facility and the drinking water plant, including an anecdote where a contractor went to the wrong site during the holidays because of naming ambiguity. He said staff will return in February with a resolution to adopt the new names and that the city’s concurrent signage and branding work will let the city update signs without significant additional cost.

Ending

Council acknowledged Myron’s upcoming retirement and expressed confidence in staff succession plans. Myron indicated he would work cooperatively through March 20; the resolution to rename the plants is expected to be presented to council in February.