Finance:
• August sales taxes received in October were $212,743 which is the highest month in 2022 but less than the $221,406 for the same month last year.
Fire:
• Chief attended the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association Annual Conference last week in Norfolk.
• Assisted in the interview process for an Airport Maintenance Worker position.
Street Department:
• Staff installed new LED school crosswalk sign at 6th and Mississippi.
• Sign inventory storage rack and tracking system under construction
• Assisted with completion of bathroom demolition at Knight Park
• Completed 500 hour service on road grader. Changed rotors on dump truck
• Ordered slice in preparation for winter. Update of snow route signs underway
• Sweeping leaves ongoing
• 10th and Flack storm drain repair complete
• Library storm drain lid repaired
• Storm Sewer Jetting process under review for 2023 budget
Water Department:
• Repaired sewer cleanout at Carhenge which had been damaged by a vehicle.
• Repaired two separate fire hydrants at New Alliance Bean which had been damaged by vehicles.
• Chlorine pump repair completed at water treatment facility
• Sewer Camera in process of seal replacement and annual inspection.
• Lift Station A PLC failure and subsequent replacement complete. On-call staff manually operated the equipment for 30 hours.
• Toluca water tower received paint coating, installation of PAX mixer and installation of antenna system for police department surveillance cameras
• Well field roof and trim repair competed
• Staff completed vactor cleaning of public works drain infrastructure
• Sewer tap and water water completed on new construction site 21st and Big Horn
• Vactor truck electrical upgrade completed
• Review of equipment rates and tap fee schedule underway
• Water meter remote metering process under review
Landfill:
• 249 tons of reuse collected this week
• 221 customers this week
• Third quarter groundwater monitoring submittal waiting approval
• Game and Parks to begin nuisance animal trapping
• Painted new stairs to bailer maintenance area
• Completed track maintenance on bailer
• Moved oil pumps from maintenance shop to landfill shop
• Loader repair of DEF temp sensor complete
• Built holding area for new dumpsters
• Met with contractor for scale quotes
• Operated burn box
• Bid process for Landfill loader tires underway
Transit:
• Implementation of new electronic dispatching system underway
• 779 riders this week
• Working on addition of full time staff position
• Waiting on availability of new Transit vehicle from DOT
Facility Maintenance:
• Installation of new carpet in library book room
• Cleaning and upkeep of City Hall room for use by KAB (assisted by parks staff)
Upcoming Public Works Projects and Events:
• New backhoe to arrive next week
• Lead line inventory (NDEE requirement) review and training
• Scale replacement project at Landfill
• Water main 2023 project
• 1-6 year 2023 street projects
• Sweetwater and 7th well house demolition
• 12th and Missouri engineering
• 2023 sewer project
• Pipe inventory order for 2023
• Crosswalk lighting
• Bike network under review for 2023 budgeting requirements
• sidewalk connectivity projects for 2023
• Two well field wells be pulled and rehabilitated, Well 1 soft start
• APU purchase for lift station
• Bypass pump purchase for lift stations
• Safety equipment annual purchase
• LED light upgrade in landfill tipping floor
• 2023 Bailer repair
Police Admin:
• Del Carmen, Central Square, CALEA, Datalytics, NLETC
Police Communications/Intelligence:
• Coordinated 479 calls for service
• Completed 3 report requests
• 0 firearms permits issued
Police Operations:
• 9 Child Welfare Investigations
• 0 DUI, 13 Traffic Stops
• 3 accidents,
• 0 K9 deployments
• 60 Building Checks
• 22 Community Contacts/Business Checks
• 21 Vacation House Checks
• 5 Active Investigations
Animal Control:
• 22 Animal Calls
• 2 Dog Impounds. 2 dogs currently in the shelter.
• 0 Cat Impounds. 0 cats currently in the shelter.
Code Enforcement:
• 1 Code enforcement issue.
Notable Service:
• Website for police cameras is complete. Please visit https://www.cityofalliance.net/476/HALO-High Activity-Location-Observation for more information on camera locations and use policy.
• Satisfaction rating 90.9%
• Overall crime is down 2.8% YTD from last year YTD
Airport:
• Painting of Taxiway C & D is being painted right now. When that is completed they can be opened back up. Apron areas are being laid and expected to be done early next week. Project will then be suspended until Spring.
• Interviews being conducted for open position with a final decision being made early next week.
• Final mowing being completed before winter.
BBDC:
• Organizing a site visit from IEDC on BR&E recommendations for Box Butte County (Nov. 6-9)
• Wednesday held Hemingford Career Day for HS Freshman in Hemingford
• Thursday was Leadership Box Butte – Industry Tours: Parker, New Alliance, Farmers Coop, Buchheit Precision, and various downtown businesses in both Alliance and Hemingford
• Friday spoke to a couple of AHS Juniors in Careers Class
Electric:
• Progressing on the Emerson/Platte alley rebuild
• A large section of Alliance experienced a power outage on Monday morning as a result of an auto accident; crews cleared the lines and re-routed power.
• A streetlight pole at the intersection of west 3rd street and Highway 385 was knocked down as the result of auto accident on Monday morning as well.
• Built a three phase service on CR 62 for grain bin augers and dryers.
• Working with contractor on the installation of new cameras for Police Department.
• Working with the Parker Plant maintenance department on a planned outage on Saturday, October 29 for line maintenance as well as building maintenance.
Community Development:
• Building Permit issued for a Bar/Grill/ band practice area at 716 Flack Avenue.
• Certificate of Occupancy issued for Platte Valley Bank at 217 W 3rd St.
• Inspected 1730 Plains Street in Homestead Addition and condemned the structure.
• Prepared maps for the solar field project.
Library:
• Progress continues on the roof replacement to repair damage done by the 2020 and 2021 hail storms. Skylights have been replaced, letting in much more natural light to show off the beauty of our library.
Human Resources:
• Completing Pre-employment conditions for new hires in Police and Fire departments.
• Conducting interviews for airport maintenance worker.
• Initiating payroll changes for the new contract year.
• Met with insurance broker and administration to plan for 2023 Insurance Renewal.