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Altamont utility department reports repairs, new service installs and staff training
Summary
Utility staff reported temporary repairs at the East lift station, installation of a new gas service (~250') and a new water meter set (~260'), tree trimming over utility lines, brush pickup at Idle Hour Lake, and staff training for line-locating and bucket-truck work.
Utility staff reported maintenance and installation activity including temporary repairs on the East lift station with parts ordered from Smith and Loveless, installation of a new gas service approximately 250 feet at 7th and Lincoln, and installation of a new water service meter set approximately 260 feet (noted as tied in on 01/06/2026). The department also reported trimming trees on Wells Avenue above secondary and high-voltage lines and brush removal at Idle Hour Lake.
The minutes note on-the-job training: Joe Nativi was trained to use the line locator and gained experience cutting trees from a bucket truck; Dakota Pousher was singled out as doing a good job. The minutes include a department remark: "I am proud of the Utility Department!" as part of the report.
