Work session: county manager reports on grant efforts, water maintenance, splash pad and youth programs
Summary
At a June 23 work session County Manager Thomas Weaver said the county refiled sewer and Rails-to-Trails walking-trail grant applications, reported water-department maintenance (six service-line repairs and Tank 1 cleaning), and noted recreation updates including a new splash pad and fall football registration.
County staff used a June 23 work session to update the Commission on several operational and project items, including grant reapplications, water-system maintenance, and recreation programming.
County Manager Thomas Weaver said two grant applications — one for sewer improvements and one for a Rails-to-Trails walking trail — had been refiled and staff felt the county had a "decent shot" at both. He also reported ongoing audits that are progressing more slowly than hoped and announced a public comprehensive-plan meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m.
On utilities, Weaver said staff completed six service-line repairs recently, Tank 1 was cleaned by US Tank on June 17, and Tank 2 will be scheduled next. He also reported 68 locates performed. Weaver noted John Otto of Columbus Water Works is retiring and Ken Barbour will replace him.
Recreation Director Mordie Askew told commissioners the splash pad is operational, the county is coordinating a science camp with Buena Vista, and fall football registration has begun.
Staff listed several items to carry to the July 1 meeting, including a proposed FLOST resolution and a proclamation for Pam Burgamy's library service.
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