Maysville public-works staff report water-line repair, equipment bids and SCADA installation

City public-works staff told the Maysville Board of Aldermen on May 26 about recent maintenance work and upcoming system upgrades, including a planned installation of the town's SCADA system.

John Miller, a city staff member, gave the department's report and said crews cut brush and made fish habitats at the lakes, worked on the archery range, had gravel spread, mowed around the lakes, repaired a manhole on Grant Street, obtained bids to lease equipment, repaired a leaking water line on North Sloan, cleaned the shop, weed-eated, sprayed lift stations and filled potholes. He said the board asked him to obtain one more lease quote before moving forward with equipment leasing decisions.

Miller asked how to prioritize outstanding work; the board said streets, water, mowing and sewers should be first priorities. Miller was also asked to get prices for a sickle mower and a concrete mixer and report back.

Stephanie Ayres, a staff member, reported that the SCADA system purchased two years ago will be installed Wednesday; she said the system will send an alarm to cell phones if water levels drop too low in the towers. There was also discussion about a phone conference with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources scheduled for Thursday to clarify what licenses will be required now that the city is no longer producing its own water. Staff reported that tubes were installed on Jackson Street and that remaining tubes on private property need to be returned to the water plant.

Mayor Peggy Harwood said she would speak with an individual about mowing at the lakes. The board did not take formal action on the procurement items at this meeting; staff will return with additional quotes and price estimates.