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City reports: AI cameras in testing, walking-trail bridges to be installed, meter programming fixes and fire-department training
Summary
Council heard routine reports: AI cameras are installed and already assisted in an accident review; bridges for a new walking trail arrive and work will begin; staff reported meter-programming corrections and upcoming short water service interruptions; the fire department completed training and certifications.
During the March 10 meeting, staff and council members provided several routine operational updates:
AI cameras and public safety: A speaker said new AI cameras are installed and in testing around town and that the city recently approved the purchase of two additional units. The speaker described an example in which a camera search by vehicle color and brand showed the vehicle at a red light and said the cameras have already assisted with accident investigations. Residents with questions were directed to staff member Darren.
Parks and capital projects: Public-works staff announced a bid opening for a street-overlay project set for Wednesday the 19th at 10 a.m. Bridges for a new walking trail are being installed starting the next day; after the bridges are in place, the city will put the walking-trail work out to bid. The community building parking lot received an overlay and the police department flooring was replaced under warranty.
Water service and meters: Staff warned that a water-service line relocation on a corner of West A will briefly interrupt service for homeowners (about 20 minutes). On meters, staff reported they found roughly 150 meters in the system that were programmed incorrectly and have been corrected; about 300 meters were described as still pending from vendors, and the replacement process requires additional steps when switching between six- and seven-dial meters.
Public safety training and unit rotations: Chief Johnson reported several employees completed training on post-traumatic stress disorder and others completed state certification as fire-service instructors. The city also noted an upcoming military turnover event at Spike Field and described unit inactivations and operations realignment; the speaker said parish introductions will be arranged at a future meeting.
The meeting included no formal votes tied to these operational updates; the items were presented as information and routine reports.
