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Council approves switchgear order, hires two summer public‑works employees and OKs pipe repairs
Summary
Red Bud's council authorized ordering switchgear for the Red Bud Business Park, approved hiring two part-time public‑works workers, and accepted a $13,005.77 piping‑rehab proposal from Van Vener Engineering, all by roll-call votes.
The Red Bud City Council approved several public‑works items, including placing an order for switchgear for the Red Bud Business Park, hiring two part‑time public‑works employees for summer/co‑op work, and a piping‑rehabilitation contract.
Public‑works staff recommended hiring Max Walter and Zach (transcript spelled both "Grama" and "Groman") at $16.11 per hour pending physical and drug testing. "We had done some advertisement for the part‑time help," the staff member said, and described duties that could include meter reading and maintenance. The council moved, seconded and approved the hires on a roll‑call vote.
On the Red Bud Business Park, staff asked for authorization to place an order for switchgear with Fletcher Reinhardt, noting a lead time of "59 to 62 weeks" and that some costs may be reimbursed once development proceeds. A council member moved to place the order and the motion carried.
The council also approved a Van Vener Engineering proposal for piping rehabilitation and check‑valve replacement at a cost of $13,005.77. Staff said that amount had been included in next year’s budget and that the need was identified during recent pump work where a pipe support had been compromised.
Council votes on these routine public‑works items were taken by roll call and the motions carried. Public‑works staff said they would proceed with onboarding the new hires and place the switchgear order so procurement lead times are met.
