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Crest Hill introduces three new public-works superintendents, highlights Lake Michigan water prep
Summary
Public Works Director Gary Richardson introduced John Robinson (operations), Derek (water, last name not specified in transcript) and Trina Trimble (wastewater). Richardson said hires fill longstanding vacancies and noted licensing needs ahead of Lake Michigan water service.
The Crest Hill City Council on June 1 formally introduced three new public‑works superintendents the city said it has been seeking for months.
Public Works Director Gary Richardson introduced John Robinson as the new superintendent of operations, Derek (water superintendent; last name not provided in the transcript) as the water superintendent and Trina Trimble as the wastewater superintendent. Richardson said the hires bring significant experience and that the new staff will oversee streets, fleet, buildings and grounds, as well as water and wastewater operations. He said Trina Trimble brings more than 25 years of wastewater experience and that Derek holds high‑level state water operator licensure.
Richardson also noted Crest Hill is one of six municipalities in the Grand Prairie Water Commission planning to receive Lake Michigan water in the fall of 2030; the city will require specific operator licensing when that project goes online. Mayor Raymond R. Solomon and several council members welcomed the new hires and said they looked forward to working with them. Start dates given in the meeting: Trina Trimble begins the week of June 8; John Robinson and Eric (referred to in the presentation) begin on June 15. The council did not vote on the hires during the public portion of the session.
