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Council schedules Clean Up Day, confirms Public Works hire and water tests; water tower vulture removal cost estimated
Summary
Council set Clean Up Day for April 25, 2026, confirmed the hire of a Public Works Worker I, reported all water/wastewater lab tests passed, and discussed an estimated $300 cost to remove turkey vultures from the water tower.
Council set the annual Clean Up Day for April 25, 2026, with standard hours of 8 a.m. to noon and encouraged council participation. Utility and engineering staff reported several operational updates: Ricky Skillett was hired for the Public Works Worker I position and began work at the end of February, and all water and wastewater lab tests submitted to labs were approved.
Staff also discussed localized maintenance: City Engineer Brian Schuele said the drain problem on Fir Street between Monroe and Madison Streets would be addressed by an inlet repair similar to work completed near the city office, and he will include estimated cost with later street plans. Utility Superintendent Zach Fergus said options to remove roosting turkey vultures from the water tower were estimated at around $300.00.
