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City introduces new officer and reports water‑plant 'pigging' raised reservoir flow
Summary
Council heard department reports: staff introduced new full‑time officer Jesse Ramey and water staff reported a reservoir pigging operation that increased flow by about 330 gallons per minute; hydrant flushing and equipment rental plans were discussed.
During department reports the council heard that the police department added a fourth full‑time officer, introduced as Jesse Ramey, who is certified and was starting his first day. Council members welcomed Ramey.
Water and wastewater staff reported completion of a reservoir 'pigging' operation that staff said increased flow by approximately 330 gallons per minute. The process took about seven and a half hours with staged launches of pigging equipment; staff described availability of 6‑inch pumps to rent and said the city currently has six pigs but would ideally have 12 to cover the system at once. Council discussed whether the city should own the pigs and how often the process would need repeating.
Staff also mentioned routine hydrant flushing and other distribution work. No formal action was taken; these were informational department updates.
