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Tipton public works buys brine maker, reports snow response and monthly waste totals
Summary
Public works chief Dylan told the board Tipton purchased a brine maker shared with the county (county bought storage tanks); the department reported November waste totals and described recent snow cleanup and plans to repair a concrete corner at Maine and Madison.
Dylan, Tipton’s public works chief, reported the department’s November solid‑waste totals and described recent winter work during the board meeting. He said the city recorded 122.98 tons of trash, 15.13 tons of recycling and used four roll‑off dumpsters for the month.
Dylan said the city purchased a brine maker to treat roads in winter and that the county purchased two 10,000‑gallon storage tanks to hold the brine; the two jurisdictions split costs for the equipment and containment. He said salt remains stored on site with the county and that joint operations will begin soon.
Dylan described snow cleanups after recent storms and said crews are short (he referenced seven plow trucks), noting that leaves and weather timing affected pickup this season. He also said he will fill a corner at Maine and Madison with concrete to remove a cone and improve the corner’s condition.
Board members thanked street crews for response and urged patience from residents during storms. No formal action was taken on the brine purchase or the repair items at the meeting; staff said they will proceed with operations and maintenance.
