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Public Works committee flags sewer and garbage issues; water‑tower pre‑construction set
Summary
The Public Works Committee reported concerns about the Sidney Chamber's sewer line, garbage pickup issues tied to grease in sewers, and updates that pre‑construction for the North Park water‑tower replacement will begin this week and will not impact ball fields. The committee discussed but did not act on enforcing licensing and bonding for right‑of‑way contractors.
The Public Works Committee reported on sewer concerns affecting the Sidney Chamber and discussed possible options to resolve the issue. Committee members also flagged problems with garbage pickup, including a need for additional receptacles and ongoing grease being dumped into sewer lines.
Public Works Director Hintz said road oil has been ordered for street patching and that contractors are on site to install fencing. He reported pre‑construction is set this week for the North Park Water Tower Replacement project and that the ball fields will not be impacted. The committee discussed enforcing a requirement that contractors be licensed and bonded under Public Right‑of‑Way permitting but did not take action on that item.
