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Olds council reviews water and sewer reports, approves propane prepay and routine operations
Summary
Council reviewed utility metrics (unaccounted-for water 15%, usage about 615,000 gallons), agreed to submit a DNR facility plan for sewer NPDES compliance with planned discharge Oct. 1, approved prepaying 500 gallons of propane, tabled radio-read meter purchase and approved removal of a dead ash tree for $1,200.
The Olds City Council on Sept. 11 reviewed utility reports, discussed compliance steps for a DNR sewer project, and approved routine operational items including a propane prepayment and a tree-removal contract.
Russell Conrad reported water operations data, saying unaccounted-for water stood at about 15% and that water usage for the reporting period was 15.29%, approximately 615,000 gallons; meters were read Aug. 22, 2024. He also said a lead-service-line inventory has been completed and uploaded to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Jim Warner reviewed the required Facility Plan update for the DNR sewer project; staff indicated they plan to begin discharge under the NPDES permit on Oct. 1 and the clerk will submit the facility plan to the DNR. The plan includes a spring project to repair a storm sewer/manhole at Railroad and Main.
On motions recorded during the meeting, the council approved prepaying 500 gallons of propane for City Hall and the water plant from Chem-Gro of Olds for the 2024–25 heating season (motion by Jim Rohde, second by Timothy Breuer; 5 ayes). The council tabled purchase of radio-read water meters pending additional quotes; Russell said he will obtain a quote for a handheld reader. Council approved a $1,200 quote from Woodsmall Tree Service to remove a dead ash tree and stump in the right-of-way at White and Fourth Street. The council also acknowledged completion and filing of the annual Street Finance Report with the Iowa DOT and directed the clerk to solicit snow-removal bids from Jason Unternahrer and Blue Dog for the winter season.
Financial summaries presented at the meeting showed total receipts for August 2024 of City Funds $6,343.17, Water Funds $9,646.92, and Sewer Funds $5,986.11; the meeting packet listed fund-bill totals of Water $7,887.31, City $5,226.78 and Sewer $3,284.89. The council adjourned and set the next regular meeting for Oct. 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
