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Residents press council over water and sewer problems and call for supervisor’s removal
Summary
Multiple residents raised concerns about sewer-plant laboratory issues, wastewater management, and water deposits; resident Gail Bowman urged removal of Utilities Supervisor Tipsword, while Mayor Courtney said he was not planning a leadership change.
During the public comment portion, residents raised multiple concerns about the city’s water and sewer operations. Scott Durrant spoke about issues observed in the sewer plant laboratory, and other residents described wastewater problems and water deposits. Hannah Durrant asked whether communications between Utilities Supervisor Tipsword and Lawrence County Dispatch were adequate.
Gail Bowman told the council that Tipsword was not fulfilling his responsibilities and said he should be removed from his post. That call for removal contrasts with Mayor Courtney’s earlier statement that he remained confident in Tipsword and was not planning a leadership change. Other residents, including Doug Bowman, Jennifer Rodriguez, Christopher Swick and Louie Campbell, urged the council to provide more help and accountability for utilities operations.
