Water/sewer:
Special thanks to all employees who have worked on seven water main breaks in the last three weeks – especially in the sub-zero temperatures we have experienced.
Assisted plumber in turning off broken 4” water service for Meridian Trust
Completed 13 work orders; 6 locates
Prepared well #6 and #4 narratives for council consideration
Repaired hydrant pumps
Washed and greased backhoe
Ran new water line at public works bldg. for clothes washer
Cleaned pump base at Elkhorn well
Read cycle 2 radios
Repaired broken water main at 511 Grand
Collected chlorine residuals
Landfill:
123 customers, 159 tons this week
Laid dirt cover
Interviewed heavy equipment operator candidates
Approved loader repair scheduling
Prepared dozer repair and track replacement invoice for council approval
Prepared baler bid acceptance for council approval
Conducted zoom meeting to discuss rate engineering expectations, timeline and data requests
Replaced 25 dumpsters
Ran burn box
Conducted regular maintenance
Worked on Capital Improvement Plan, 10 year and operational budgets Streets:
Interviewed maintenance worker candidates
Completed 6 locates
Conducted welding training class
Had sander and plow installed on unit # 920
Ongoing alley maintenance
Laid slice on icy roads
Hauled 35 loads of crushed concrete from landfill
Worked on Capital Improvement Plan and 10 year budgets
Airport:
Airline Selection – The application for alternate EAS has beet submitted to the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Warehouse renewal leases are ready for council on Tuesday.
Snowplow assembly bid was published on Wednesday.
All tax statements sent out to tenants of warehouse buildings and applicable land leases. Work has started on the annual live burn training.
Maintenance staff replaced bristles on broom.
Staff obtained monthly meter reads for the utilities department.
Snow removal and monitoring of airfield conditions was required this week.
RSVP & Senior Center:
Worked with volunteers and staff to arrange, decorate, and cook for the Valentine dinner at the Senior Center. The center is hosting three shifts for the Valentine dinners this year. Hosted card games, Bunco and treats at the Center
RSVP had fifteen volunteers in the community assisting with activities and programs. Continued providing deliver and dine in meals for area seniors.
Museum:
Created exhibits in the theater featuring items from the 60’s
Hosted scrapbooking event over the weekend.
Finalized menus and activities for the Museum Conference this spring Continued sorting artifacts and creating exhibits in the basement exhibit display areas. Continued sorting countless documents and photos to be organized in the Heritage Room
Library:
This was the last week for our Blind Date with a Book contest. Congratulations to our winner Natalie Hinojosa!! Part of the prize this year is a gift certificate for two to Alliance Theater. Once again, the Red Nest family donated their portion of this year’s prize – Thank you to the Red Nest Family! Please remember to visit our local businesses such as Alliance Theater who are constantly giving back to our community. Thank you to the Red Nest family for your years of support for the library!
Children’s Librarian Cynthia Horn held a Valentine Box event with Keep Alliance Beautiful with over 60 children and family members creating cool boxes together! Story Time featured “Be My Valentine!” with special guest, Earlynn Lawrence and making Valentine crowns. Cynthia shared library announcements on KCOW radio, organized Book Mobile items, maintained backpacks and cataloged new items. Her additional projects include preparing for upcoming events and updating displays.
Adult Services Librarian Nalani Stewart cataloged new materials and hosted Fiber Arts Club and the book club at Highland Park Care Center. She also put up a new display and helped patrons on the computer.
Technical Services Librarian Emily Nelson updated the social media sites and website, made the weekly Bookmobile deliveries, and assisted patrons on the computers. Library Clerks Pam Becker and Stephanie Hamilton have been busy keeping up with tax documents and processing new materials.
Parks:
Dug a cremains grave for Saturday and a full interment for a vault burial on Monday. Finished setting up the bush hog for the new tractor.
Completed snow removal as necessary.
Worked on the lights on unit 616 and repaired the air bags on Unit 612. Repaired the sink at the shelter house.
Electric:
Continue installation of load control/disconnect boxes on irrigation wells Started setting new poles and anchors on three-phase rebuild project north of Nance Road east of Highway 87
Hosted kick-off meeting with Farris Engineering on feasibility study for alternate feed line
Repaired/replaced street/security lights as needed
Performed maintenance on various trucks and equipment
Transit:
859 Riders
Administration:
Met with multiple department heads and council members
Met with the School Superintendent.
Met with BBDC Director; attended BBDC monthly board meeting. Preparations for next week’s City Council Meeting