Fire:
∙ Submitted Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application to FEMA.
∙ Monthly department-wide meeting held.
∙ Work continues on upper restroom remodel.
∙ Staff participating the 8th Annual Nebraska Fire Chiefs Association Leadership Symposium in Norfolk.
Accounting and Finance:
∙ Attended meeting with DebtBook vendor regarding GASB 87 and 96.
∙ Attended ClearGov Budgeting Software Training.
∙ Attended a 1-hour webinar on leadership.
∙ Continued work on Ambulance Data Collection.
Utility Billing:
∙ 8 new residential accounts.
∙ Cycle 2 Bills mailed.
∙ Cycle 4 payment reminder notices mailed.
∙ Irrigation Contracts mailed.
Landfill:
∙ 194 tons of refuse this week.
∙ 12 customers this week.
∙ Ongoing baler repairs.
∙ Exchanged pistons in refuse truck.
∙ Ongoing dozer repairs.
∙ Moved and stacked bales.
∙ Re-located burn box.
∙ Completed general maintenance.
∙ Leveled grass pile.
∙ Ongoing road cleanup.
Streets:
∙ Cut and removed concrete on 3rd and Potash. Cut out 10’ of culvert and replaced.
∙ Camera work on storm sewer of Countryside Ln and 14th St.
∙ Completed 10 locates.
∙ Hauled rock to alleys for grade work.
∙ Placed yield sign on 2nd and Sweetwater.
∙ Hauled sweeper dirt to landfill.
Water/Sewer
∙ Serviced plate packer.
∙ Repaired fire hydrant 14th and Grove.
∙ Rebuilt 3 air compressors for lift stations.
∙ 1-1/2” water tap for Westco building.
∙ Installed VFD on well #3.
∙ TV sewer lines.
∙ Completed airport well samples, weekly water samples and chlorine residuals. ∙ Maintenance on C station.
∙ Completed 41 utility office work orders.
∙ Completed 10 locates.
∙ Assisted with storm sewer on 3rd and Potash.
Public Transit:
∙ 777 riders this week.
Community Development:
∙ Planning Commission
o Approved the recommendation for the Blight and Substandard Studies areas B and I.
o Approved the recommendation for the Preliminary and Final Plats for Syndicate Block 7A (Old Kmart building).
∙ No Board of Adjustment meeting in February due to lack of agenda items.
∙ Planning Commission member Vickie Mattox and Board of Adjustment Member Clay Messersmith were each awarded the Appointed Officials Award by the Nebraska Planning and Zoning Administration at this year’s conference.
∙ Attended the NPZA conference for continuing education.
∙ Katherine Conrad passed the International Code Council exam and is now a certified Permit Technician.
∙ Held our annual Contractor License Renewal meeting on March 14th.
∙ Permitting for February:
o 7 Building Permits issued for a total valuation increase of $242,072.
o 10 Plumbing and HVAC Permits issued.
o 2 Right of Way Construction Permits.
∙ Issued the building permit for Westco Agronomy Building “2” located between the new tire shop and Building “1” to the north.
∙ Inspected a void under the sidewalk along the west side of the Masonic Lodge. The void was found while their contractor was removing the sidewalk for replacement.
∙ Inspected 1207 West 3rd Street (1st Interstate Inn Motel) for property maintenance and nuisance complaints. The inspection report is with the City Attorney for review before sending it to the owner of record.
Electric:
∙ We continue to make progress on the line extension project at Schiff Feedlot.
∙ Installed conduit for underground wire at Westco Agronomy building site.
∙ Installed a secondary pole and new three-phase transformer bank for irrigation well on Rock Road.
∙ Energized and installed meter on single phase service on CR 58 for Mobius.
∙ Energized permanent service and removed temporary service for new house in North Park area.
∙ Laid out poles and started framing process for Solar Field power line build.
∙ Prepared transformers and cabinets for Westco Agronomy build area.
∙ Attended ClearGov budget training.
Golf:
∙ The course continued to be busy when weather allowed for play.
∙ Staff worked on equipment and the course as weather allowed.
∙ Inventory continues to come in for the golf season.
RSVP & Senior Center:
∙ Made arrangements for the volunteer recognition luncheon on Saturday at the Eagles.
∙ Hosted card parties, bingo and bunco. Also hosted coffee and treats on Friday morning.
∙ Continued to serve dine in and delivery meals to local seniors.
∙ Attendance at activities continues to trend up. If you are interested in activities at the Senior Center, please call 752-1293.
∙ Volunteers delivered Meals on Wheels and assisted with community table.
Museum:
∙ Hosted Simplot ag workshop in the theater.
∙ Assisted several individuals with family history research.
∙ Completed two additional display areas in the new basement case.
∙ Visited a home to review items for possible donation. Several items were added to the collection.
∙ Visitor attendance is starting to pick up.
∙ Stocked the gift shop with Spring and Easter items that would be make great gifts. Parks:
∙ Installed weed seal rubber under the south fence of the 9th St tennis courts.
∙ Finished filling the edges and area surrounding the court with crushed concrete.
∙ Serviced the mowers for cemetery mowing.
∙ Started some finish grading at the 16th St tennis courts in preparation for sod and irrigation line that will be installed in the Spring.
∙ Prepared and worked one funeral.
Library:
∙ The library staff continues to come up with new and exciting ways to bring patrons into the library. This week was filled with some amazing efforts from our Alliance community that contribute to the success of the library and what we can offer the public. I am always grateful to all those who participate in our organization since they keep me focused on how important a public library is to its community! Thank you so much to all those who serve the library in the behind-the-scenes way!
∙ Children’s Librarian Cynthia Horn did more “Cat in the Hat” outreach visits with two St. Agnes Academy preschool classes. She held two Story Time sessions featuring “St. Patrick’s Sparkle” with Dave “Mr. Patrick” Ocken. The children also loved having Alex “Cat in the Hat” Benzegala with our Dr. Seuss reading! At the Geli Plate Printing event, youngsters made some cool creations with Kyren of Carnegie Arts Center! March 15 is the Luck of the Irish drawing for grades 4-12, with one winner receiving $50 in Chamber Bucks sponsored by the APL Foundation. The Search for Lucky Dog continues through March 16, then begins the Search for Little Blue Peep on March 18. Cynthia also did KCOW announcements, organized the Book Mobile deliveries, performed backpack maintenance, cataloged new items, and did inventory.
∙ Technical Services Librarian Emily Nelson updated the Facebook and Instagram pages with upcoming programming and updated the website with the staff picks for March. She also made weekly Bookmobile deliveries, assisted patrons, and finished the Heritage Collection shelf reading project.
∙ Adult Services Librarian Nalani Stewart cataloged new materials, ran overdue reports, and put up a new DVD display. She also hosted the Monday Night Mystery book club, the Craft Club, and the book club at Highland Park Care Center.
∙ Library Clerks Stephanie Hamilton and Pam Becker have been busy handling the circulation desk, which can be an undertaking at times. We are very happy to see an increase in library usage, and these two ladies make sure the circulation desk is run professionally and courteously!
HR:
∙ Conducting Written Exams for Police Officer and Police Sergeant candidates.
∙ Assisted candidates with applications and pre-employment testing for conditional offers.
∙ Ensuring compliance for Work Comp and FMLA.
∙ Assisting employees with onboarding, benefits and requests.
∙ Reviewing plan documents and information for upcoming Retirement Plan Review.
Administration:
∙ Provided Cleargov training to department heads
∙ Currently updating the City’s Purchasing Policy
∙ Attended BBDC Perfect Blend in Hemingford
∙ Worked on PRICE grant for housing
∙ Worked on Blighted and Substandard reports for the Community Redevelopment Authority
∙ Attended bid openings
∙ Preparing FY25 budget model
∙ Closing out insurance claims
∙ Preparations for next week’s Council Meeting
∙ Preparations for “Autumn in Alliance” and “Bands on the Bricks”. If you wish to help with these events, please call Kaytlin Norris at City Hall 308-762-5400.