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Alburnett council approves multiple maintenance contracts, updates policy on pool fills and signage
Summary
Council awarded contracts for a fire hydrant replacement, wastewater valve repairs, stump grinding and fire‑engine repairs, approved a reflective dead‑end sign and adopted a revised pool‑fill policy for residents.
During its Aug. 8 meeting, the Alburnett City Council approved a package of maintenance and service items ranging from small public‑works contracts to an adopted fire‑department fee policy.
Contract awards included a fire‑hydrant replacement at First Street and Second Avenue: the city will purchase the hydrant from DSG for $528 and contracted installation to Hanley Dirt Work for $2,700. The council also approved a repair contract for two wastewater lagoon valves to Hanley Dirt Work for $1,573.75, contingent on a post‑drawdown inspection.
For tree‑related work, council awarded stump grinding at the Main/Howard intersection to Dan Sherman Enterprises for $300, selecting that option over renting a grinder and using city labor. The council reviewed quotes for repair of fire engine 136’s suspected fuel pump and steering‑gear leaks and authorized contracting with MHC Kenworth to perform the reseal or replacement work as needed (amounts and options were listed in the packet and the motion authorized proceeding within the packet figures).
Policy and ordinance actions included approval to purchase one reflective dead‑end sign on Donald Drive (approx. $26.60) after consulting the landowner to mark the end of city right‑of‑way. The council also adopted a revised swimming‑pool fill service policy for the Alber‑Otter Creek Fire Department: the service will be available to residents within a 5‑mile radius, charged $25 per 1,200‑gallon truckload or a flat $50 for hydrant fills.
Councilors said these routine maintenance and service decisions are intended to address immediate infrastructure needs and to clarify administrative processes for purchasing and community service requests.
