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Goodland commission approves $119,150 water‑plant media replacement, city shop roof work and other contracts
Summary
The commission unanimously approved multiple capital purchases and appointments, including a $119,150 bid to replace filter media at the water treatment plant, city shop roof replacement (up to $137,000), a $6,010 incinerator for drug destruction and several operational contracts and board appointments.
The Goodland City Commission voted unanimously to approve several capital and operational items during its meeting, including replacement of water‑treatment filter media, roof work at the city shop, contracting mowing services and a police incinerator to destroy seized narcotics.
Commissioners approved the lowest responsible bid from Carbon Enterprises Inc. to replace media at the water treatment plant for $119,150 after staff said the existing media (installed in 2020) shows signs of plugging and lower nitrates capture. Plant staff told commissioners media life is typically five to seven years and replacements are driven by water quality and pressure differentials.
The commission also approved awarding roof replacement work for the city shop to Miller Construction. The preferred option removes the existing roof, inspects and, if required, replaces a guttering system; the contract range is $119,000 to $137,000 depending on gutter replacement needs.
Other approved items included awarding a contract mowing bid to Travis Jones at $50 per hour, confirming two library board appointments (Brad Schik and reappointment of Joy Hayden), and approving the 2026 utility charge‑offs after staff reviewed collection attempts. The commission approved buying a site incinerator for the police department (quoted at $6,010) to allow on‑site destruction of seized drugs and paraphernalia rather than transport.
Where provided, commissioners recorded roll‑call votes and all listed motions passed by recorded 'yes' votes.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (minutes and appropriation ordinances): approved unanimously. - Resolution 2026‑08 (EDA FY25 disaster supplement grant application for industrial‑park power): approved unanimously. - Water treatment media (Carbon Enterprises Inc.): approved; purchase $119,150; motion and unanimous roll call. - City shop roof (Miller Construction): approved; contract range $119,000–$137,000 depending on gutter work; unanimous roll call. - Contract mowing (Travis Jones): approved at $50/hour; unanimous roll call. - Library board appointments (Brad Schik; Joy Hayden reappointment): approved unanimously. - 2026 utility charge‑offs: approved unanimously; staff noted one large hotel account as difficult to collect. - Police drug incinerator (Elastic product): approved for $6,010 from equipment fund; unanimous roll call.
Staff described the operational need for each purchase: plant staff explained media plugging and the need to protect nitrate capture, streets staff preferred full roof replacement to avoid leaving moldy insulation in place, and the police chief said on‑site incineration reduces safety and handling risks when disposing of fentanyl and other drugs.
