The Board of Public Works heard updates on the Tinsman Sewer Project, the South Payne Lift Station Replacement and other ongoing projects Tuesday at City Hall.
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The Board of Public Works heard updates on the Tinsman Sewer Project, the South Payne Lift Station Replacement and other ongoing projects Tuesday at City Hall.
City Administrator Kerry Sampson reported that the city has received preliminary approval from the USDA for the remaining 40 percent of the necessary funding for the sewer project. The EDA had previously approved 60 percent of the funding and Sampson stated that the city hopes to receive the final approval and funding in January. He also reported that the regional office of the Department of Natural Resources has turned the city’s case over to the enforcement section of DNR and the city has initiated correspondence with this department. Sampson stated he is not certain what type of penalties may be assessed, however, he hopes that the city’s efforts to obtain financing for the project will be taken into consideration.
The water main replacement project is still proceeding on schedule. According to Trenton Municipal Utilities Director Chad Davis, work has begun on Seventh and Eighth streets to Kitty Street and Eighth Street to Kerfoot.
Davis also reported that, in agreement with the property owner, the South Payne Lift Station will be replaced in the existing location and, according to White Cloud Engineering, the project is ready to proceed.
Davis updated the board on the Electric System Study to be completed by Blakely and Associates Consulting Engineering, Inc. The company is currently gathering data and entering information to start an analysis. Davis also explained that the study may be done in stages to better determine what is needed.
Sampson addressed the board concerning the monitoring wells at the old electric plant. Burns and McDonnell has checked the wells and will issue a formal report. Sampson explained that preliminary reports have revealed good results.
Sampson also discussed the health insurance assessment. He explained that the city is part of an insurance pool currently being assessed because of payouts due to claims and that the city plans to investigate making adjustments or bidding it out. Sampson said that no immediate action will be taken and he hopes to find a solution that is more palatable to Missouri cities.
The next Board of Public meeting will be held on Jan. 21.