Alderman will extend the sewer bid period to Aug. 16, 2004
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Troy Culver with Snyder Engineering discussed the possibility of extending the letting period for the sewer bids at the July 26 meeting of the Gallatin City Council. Alderman Snidow moved to extend the sewer bid period to Aug. 16, 2004, and the motion carried.
The deadline extension could benefit the city financial in several ways. Only 5 contractors and subcontractors attended a pre-bid hearing during this the busy construction time of the year, compared to 25 contractors participating in discussions on another but similar project last fall. The extension, hopefully, will allow more contractors to meet the deadline.
Perhaps more importantly, new regulations allowing for an alternative to ultraviolet disinfectant may take effect during the next week which could reduce the cost of Gallatin’s project. Ultraviolet disinfectant, currently a requirement upon project completion, costs approximately $100,000. The government is concluding tests which could authorize the use of alternative disinfectant which might result in a savings of as much as $50,000.
Both of these financial concerns prompted the aldermen to extend the bid deadline.
In other business, Police Chief Wycoff made comments on the investigation of an arson in town. He also informed the board that eight dogs were adopted and over $300 was raised at the adoption day at the dog pound.
Discussion was held on a resolution authorizing usage of facilities at the park.
Resolution 05-2004 was tabled.
Following discussion on Mid-States Services placing a two-way mobile antenna on the west water tower, the council approved the placement of the antenna on the tower.
City Administrator Dougherty discussed health insurance options and commented on the ongoing street work. He also discussed the mutual gas system.
Mayor Thomas discussed plots at the cemetery.
Bills totaling $40,109.38 were approved for payment.
The regular and closed meeting minutes of July 12, 2004, were approved.
During public comment, Sharon Berten informed the board that she was resigning from the Gallatin Park Board.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Present at the meeting, held July 26 in the GIDA board room at city hall, were Mayor John Thomas, President of the Board Bob Snidow, aldermen Doyle Patton, Gene Caldwell, Pat Baker, City Administrator Toby Dougherty, Police Chief Jim Wycoff, Norma Griffin, Troy Culver, Sharon Berten, Kevin and Stephanie Berten.