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Sanitation and police reports: DNR sewer inspection noted; police staffing at six officers
Summary
Sanitation Commissioner reported a DNR inspection of sewer operations; Police Chief Jacob Miller reported six officers on staff and plans to send new hires to the academy plus outreach to Indian Hills Community College for internships and SRO funding.
During supervisor reports, the Albia City Council heard that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources had completed an inspection of the city’s sewer operations and that the Albia Police Department currently has six officers on staff.
Sanitation Commissioner Eric Miller informed the council that the DNR had performed an inspection of sewer operations; the minutes do not detail findings or corrective actions. Chief of Police Jacob Miller said the department has six officers, will be sending new hires to the police academy, and has contacted Indian Hills Community College about internship opportunities and potential school resource officer funding.
Council member Scott Kelly also suggested adding reinspection fees to Chapter 88 of the city code during council comments; the minutes record the suggestion but no formal action. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
