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Inwood council approves purchase of two trash pumps after June storms
Summary
The Inwood City Council voted unanimously July 8 to buy two 2-inch trash pumps for $1,000 following heavy June rains; the purchase aims to support stormwater cleanup and emergency response.
The Inwood City Council on July 8 approved purchasing two 2-inch trash pumps from local supplier Scott Blom for $1,000 to aid stormwater cleanup after heavy June rains. Council Member Mark Timmerman moved the purchase and Council Member Chad Evans seconded; the motion carried 5-0.
Jamie Van Beek, who presented the monthly maintenance report, described how city crews and volunteers handled stormwater during the June storms and thanked residents who assisted. "Thank you to all who volunteered their help during the heavy rains in June. We appreciate all your time and work!" Van Beek said.
Council members discussed the operational need for portable pumps during flooding and the recommendation to keep sump and basement water discharged outside rather than into the sanitary sewer. The minutes note a reminder to residents: pumping basement and sump water outside, not into the sanitary sewer, prevents problems for other homes.
The purchase is intended to improve the city's capacity to respond to localized flooding and maintenance needs; no additional funding source beyond the approved purchase amount was specified in the minutes. The council carried the motion unanimously.
