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Holden council hears fire, police, street and BPW reports; prepares winter and infrastructure work
Summary
Council received written and oral department reports: fire reported 15 fire and 17 EMS/rescue incidents; street crew readied mill/overlay and chip-seal projects; BPW completed a McKissick water-line replacement and began lead-and-copper inventory work.
At the Oct. 17 meeting, Holden department reports covered recent operational activity and upcoming maintenance. Fire Chief Wakeman (written report) recorded 15 fire incidents and 17 rescue/EMS incidents; Engine 211 had two pulleys replaced and will be replaced using funds from a bond; the old Car 200 will be sold as surplus and offered for bid in October.
Assistant Police Chief Weiss provided a written report and delivered remarks during the meeting (written report on file). Street Superintendent Joe Robb's report (written) documented weekly maintenance, culvert installations and large-equipment upkeep, and said the street crew is preparing for mill-and-overlay and chip-seal projects. BPW minutes reported completion of the McKissick water-line replacement, several weather-related water-line breaks, completion and anticipated closeout of the AOC, and initiation of a lead-and-copper inventory with plans to replace lead or galvanized lines with copper as required by state mandate.
Council members also noted practical preparations for winter at the city lake (dock treatment) and approved purchase of new holiday lights for about $4,200 with a five-year warranty. The minutes do not list specific dates for planned field work or the procurement schedule beyond those items recorded.
