Electric:
• Started a three phase rebuild project on Valley Road east of HWY 385.
• We had a number of small electric issues related to the strong winds, mainly trees in power lines and broken jumper wires.
• We repaired/replaced numerous streetlights this week.
Police Admin:
• Police Academy Graduation in Grand Island. Congratulations to Officer Gomez and Officer Buskirk for successful completion of academy! They start the Field Training Program this week.
• 5ire Database interaction standards meeting.
• Datalytics meeting and database frame for internet platform.
• Panhandle Emergency Management Team Meeting attended with Fire Chief.
• Motorola and Action Communications Meeting.
• Chamber meeting for Heritage Days Planning.
Police Communications/Intelligence:
• Coordinated 579 calls for service.
• Completed 5 report requests.
• 2 firearms permits issued.
Police Operations:
• 7 Child Welfare Investigations.
• 0 DUI, 26 Traffic Stops.
• 2 accidents.
• 1 K9 deployment.
• 158 Building Checks.
• 22 Community Contacts/Business Checks.
• 10 Active Investigations.
Animal Control:
• 24 Animal Calls.
• 2 Dog Impounds. 2 dogs currently in the shelter.
Code Enforcement:
• 2 Code enforcement issues.
Notable Service:
• K9 Deployment on traffic stop. Methamphetamine seized.
• Burglary/Theft of $10,000 cash. After investigating officers arrested the suspected the next day recovering about $8,000. Our thanks to BBSO, WING and NSP for assistance during our investigation.
• Officers forced entry to a residence on a requested welfare check to find an elderly female suffering from medical issues. She was transported to the hospital.
Fire:
• Participated in webinar training on the hospital evacuation during the Marshal Fire in Colorado.
• Attended the Panhandle (Emergency Management) PET Meeting in Chadron.
• Met with the new Nebraska Motorola Solutions Sales Representative.
• FlowMSP Pre-Incident Fire Planning implementation moving into the Strategy and Training phase.
Public Works:
• Jail/Court house sewer replacement near completion.
• Start of repairs to sewer line behind Methodist Church.
• 220 Customers Landfill.
• 255.57 tons at the landfill.
• 280 remote water meters installed to date.
• 18th and Colorado well repairs begin Monday.
• 3rd street overlay starts Tuesday April 19th.
Pool:
• Funbrella supports and mechanisms were evaluated and replaced and repaired as necessary. Replacement canvas arrived and will go up closer to pool season.
• Conducted lifeguard interviews. Guard/Cashier staffing levels are close to where they need to be but we are still looking for qualified Mgr. & Asst. Mgr.
• Replacement equipment is delayed and is scheduled to arrive next week with installation to follow.
• Swim lesson sign ups were conducted and registrations continue.
Museum:
• Assisted visitors with family research.
• Hosted several school tours.
• Visitor numbers are picking up as we get closer to summer.
• Staff assists with swim lesson registrations & facility rentals as necessary.
• Updated inventory in the gift shop.
• Gathering information and artifacts for new displays.
Library:
• The Summer Reading materials have begun arriving so that has inspired the staff to finalize our preparation. Watch for details!
• This week’s Storytime featured an Easter egg hunt for the kids!
• This was the first week of parent crafting sessions during Storytime. We are happy to say it was a complete success with Nalani sharing her macramé skills in making a plant hanger. This got rave reviews, so will certainly plan on hosting more of these events.
• This week we had over 500 visitors to the library!
Parks:
• Worked on improvements/repairs at the pool.
• Collected tumble weed and trash on public grounds after the wind.
• Tennis lights arrived and assembly will begin indoors & they will be installed when the weather cooperates.
• Conducted interviews for seasonal help.
• Spray contracts were drafted and sent to the selected contractor for signatures.
• Assisted with improvements to the Golf spray equipment.
RSVP:
• Provided on site and delivery meals. Numbers continue to be steady.
• Coordinated with contractors and suppliers to try to get the kitchen remodel project completed.
Finance:
• Financing of the new refuse truck in the amount of $215,000 was closed with Platte Valley Bank.
Community Development:
• Red Bear Garage was approved for a building permit for an additional building.
• Runza is working on final interior finishings and fixtures.
Chamber:
• Held the Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
• Held a Heritage Days meeting.
• Ambassadors held a Ribbon Cutting at Goodwill Industries.
• Hosted Congressman Adrian Smith at the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center.
BBDC:
• Hosted Perfect Blend in Hemingford Tuesday, Legion Supper Club which is now open Wednesday-Saturday and Sunday’s for breakfast.
• Attended along with Mara Andersen the Snow Redfern Foundation – Career Pathways planning workshop at the WNCC Harms Center in Scottsbluff Wednesday – more information to come on this subject.
• Attended NEDA monthly board meeting Thursday morning, Annual Conference in Valentine May 11-13.
• NO Perfect Blend in May due to NEDA Annual Conference.