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Harrisburg approves smart‑meter purchases, hires wastewater operator, accepts Tiger Meadows infrastructure and approves small change order
Summary
The council approved a Core & Main meter purchase to complete a smart‑meter conversion, hired Henry Graves as wastewater operator, approved a $22,000 lot purchase for right‑of‑way, accepted Tiger Meadows public infrastructure (~$3.25M) and approved a small change order for Southeast infrastructure.
The Harrisburg City Council approved several routine and project items during its meeting.
Meters: Staff noted the city needs about 1,500 smart points to complete a new reading system and presented a Core & Main quote, including $165 per meter; the council moved and approved the purchase as presented.
Personnel: The council approved the hire of Henry Graves as wastewater treatment operator at $20.84 per hour following an interview process and recommendation.
Property purchase: The council approved a $22,000 purchase agreement with Harold Soukup for a 4,570‑square‑foot portion of Lot 1 of the Sunrise Addition to secure future right‑of‑way and a pedestrian crossing at Willow and Perry.
Infrastructure acceptance and change order: Council approved Resolution 2024‑15 to accept public infrastructure installed by Tiger Meadows LLC (staff estimated about $3,250,000 in public infrastructure) and approved Change Order No. 1 for the Southeast Infrastructure Improvements (a small increase shown as $6,033.49 in the packet; later a line referenced $6,038.49) to cover quantity adjustments and additional work due to poor soils in parts of the project. Staff said some contingency and earlier savings offset the cost.
Votes: These items passed by roll call with unanimous 'Aye' votes where recorded.
Why it matters: The approvals advance the city's utility modernization, confirm a critical staffing hire for wastewater operations, secure land for pedestrian infrastructure and finalize acceptance and minor adjustments for ongoing capital projects.
Next steps: Staff will continue meter installs, onboard the new operator, implement the Sunrise right‑of‑way work, and proceed with Southeast infrastructure phases; project monitoring and future change orders may be expected.
