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Public works hiring, cemetery maintenance and car‑wash water service discussed
Summary
Council approved several hires and personnel actions for public works, discussed cemetery maintenance and road repairs, and considered a permit/utility agreement and service options for a local car wash that needs higher water pressure.
Public Works Superintendent Jim Johnson reported operational items including ordering filter media for the water plant and recent water‑line breaks; council approved training attendance and equipment purchases for staff. After interviews and subsequent declines by some applicants, council approved hiring and offers for several public works roles: Gary Spears as part‑time help at $25/hour (limited hours) and, later, an offer to Tracy Wier for a full‑time public works position at $12/hour. The council also approved hiring temporary summer help for cemetery weed‑eating and other duties.
Separately, Sudsy Swan Car Wash asked to pave an alley behind 4th Street and discussed water pressure shortfalls for automatic bays (business needs ~55 psi; current city supply ~42 psi). Options considered included a holding tank, variable speed pump, or an individual 4‑inch service from Market Street; BG Consultants agreed to include the business’s needs in the water‑project planning. Council also discussed cemetery road repairs and budgeting constraints for maintenance.
