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City departments report May activity: police and fire call counts, utilities progress
Summary
Department heads reported May activity: police logged 964 CAD calls and 545 responses; the fire department reported 113 runs including 18 fires and 95 EMS calls with seven illegal burns; utilities reported multiple repairs, sewer cleaning and progress on SRF scoring.
Department heads updated the Linton City Council on public safety calls, utilities operations and equipment upgrades for May.
Police: A police representative reported 964 CAD calls in May producing 545 police responses, including 170 traffic stops and 11 citations. The department offered a conditional employment to Lucas Hancock, who has started training.
Fire: James with the fire department reported 113 total runs for May — 18 fire responses and 95 EMS calls — including one motor-vehicle-accident fire, three gas leaks, seven illegal burns and several alarms. The department said it may begin enforcing fees for illegal open burns (ordinance penalties exist) but noted limitations collecting small judgments without a city court.
Utilities and public works: A gas and water staff speaker reported 248 gas locates, 250 water locates and 10 water leaks repaired; total newly installed services were not specified. Kevin Wright of the electric department said crews continued pole replacements, line transfers and tree trimming at Sunset Park and reported progress training apprentices. Brent Slober, general manager of utilities, said crews cleaned about 2,650 feet of sewer line using a new combination jet truck, completed camera inspections, and reported a preliminary SRF project priority list scoring that was favorable; a bond participation closing was expected end of June/early July if all proceeds.
Public comment and community events: A letter from Janine (read by Council member Linda) asked the city to reconsider mosquito fogging, citing concerns about impacts on beneficial insects, potential pollution and pesticide resistance. Staff said they would check whether spraying is currently taking place and follow up. Council members also announced upcoming community events and reported roughly $800 raised from recent concessions and market fundraisers.
