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Milbank staff report vandalism, staffing changes and tentative TAP grant award
Summary
Council heard department reports noting vandalism to city property, staffing updates (new hires and training), a tentative TAP grant to extend a trail, and a Rural Development grant award for three generators and wastewater repairs.
Departments reported a mix of operational items at the March 10 meeting: vandalism incidents involving city property prompted a discussion about security camera costs; the street department reported slower rubble site activity and equipment maintenance; and the water department reported hiring Jeremy Breon (started Feb. 11) and ongoing hydrant flushing to address red water complaints.
Administrator Steve Pendergrass said the city received a tentative award for a TAP grant to expand the trail from Flynn to 7th Avenue to the high school, with award details expected in the next couple of weeks. He also reported the city received a Rural Development grant for three generators and repairs at the wastewater treatment facility. Wastewater staff attended training and await test results. Council members asked staff to weigh camera‑installation costs against repair expenses for recurring vandalism.
