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Hunter council reviews 4,350-gallon water loss, discusses culvert purchase and shelter slab; approves routine business
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Hunter City Council approved minutes and bills, heard that the city recorded a 4,350-gallon water loss and discussed a proposed 20-foot culvert purchase and the start of a shelter lean-to slab; culvert purchasing will be revisited in March.
Hunter City Council convened on Feb. 2 and approved routine business while hearing reports about a 4,350-gallon monthly water loss, infrastructure needs and an upcoming shelter lean-to project.
Minutes were approved after a motion from council member Chad Hauser and a second from council member Joyce Schneider. Council then reviewed bills, noting higher-than-expected charges from Prairie Land Electric and adding a $105 snow-removal charge for Josh Boor; Hauser moved to pay the bills and Council member Ashley Schneider seconded. The motion carried.
Council heard a water report noting three accounts on the late-water list and a monthly water loss of 4,350 gallons. The report said cold weather had frozen a couple of meters, which have thawed and shown no active leaks; sewer operations were reported to be functioning normally.
On infrastructure, Council member Chad Hauser said a 20-foot culvert from Welbourne in Salina would cost about $600 and that he was waiting on county pricing. The council did not approve a purchase and agreed to revisit culvert options at the March meeting.
Council discussed finding a contractor to repair leaks for the city; no contractor name or authorization was recorded. The council also heard that work on the slab for a shelter lean-to project will begin soon.
Guest Matt Schroeder suggested the high electric bill might be related to sewer meters. Resident Ruth Roberts asked about cat tags and whether she could avoid a late fee because she does not receive pay until the 15th; staff member Laura Pahls replied, "If your payment is made before she sends out the bills, you don't get a late fee." The council also noted community items: the Post Rock Community Foundation annual supper (RSVP by Feb. 6) and a League of Municipalities training in April in Salina for newly elected officials.
Council member Ashley Schneider moved to adjourn; Brian Christianson seconded and the motion carried. The council scheduled no votes on culvert procurement and will take the issue up again in March.
