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Council moves funds for nuisance cleanup, approves utility contracts and directs lead-line outreach
Summary
Melbourne Council transferred Emergency Fund balances to the general fund for nuisance cleanup, approved an LP gas contract, authorized a DNR-required lead service-line photo program with a $10 credit incentive, and directed recruitment for seasonal public works help.
Melbourne City Council on July 8 approved a set of actions addressing public works staffing, funding and water infrastructure compliance.
On the budget side, the council authorized transferring the remaining Emergency Fund balance of $15,071.63 and the Emergency Radio Fund balance of $544.67 into the General Fund, earmarked for nuisance cleanup (Resolution 2024-07-01). Council member Gaege Bracy moved the transfer and Gary Fricke seconded; the vote was unanimous.
Council approved the city's LP gas contract for 2024–25 with New Century on a motion by Lucas Hauser, seconded by Beth Opperman.
Public Works Superintendent Jim Pfantz told the council he will contact Schendel Pest Control to arrange mosquito spraying before Mousehole Days and said the pool boiler will be inspected and repaired by ACCO; the pool heater is likely to remain out of service for the rest of the summer. Pfantz also updated the council that a water line project has received DNR permitting and that PW is coordinating with Mike Needham on next steps.
Pfantz briefed the council on a statewide DNR requirement to inventory lead service lines. The council approved sending letters to residents asking them to photograph the water service line at the meter and submit the photo; residents who respond before the next water bill due date will receive a $10 credit. Council member Gaege Bracy moved approval and Lucas Hauser seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Council member Gary Fricke said he believed the city does not have any lead service lines, but the city will rely on resident responses and affidavits to confirm the inventory.
Council discussed staffing for public works; after debate council directed the Clerk to repost a notice for a seasonal public works employee (to assist with trimming and miscellaneous tasks) and to include previous applicants, with the Personnel Committee member Beth Smith assisting on the recruitment details. Council also approved a correction to April 8 minutes to add the address for a building permit (606 Owen) on a motion by Gary Fricke, seconded by Gaege Bracy.
The council asked the Clerk to contact the City Attorney about the status of the property at 307 2nd Street; no formal action was recorded on that property at the July 8 meeting. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m.
