Plant Manager Steve Reid told the Gallatin Board of Aldermen that the city is still on a boil order until released by the Department of Natural Resources during their regular meeting held Monday, Aug. 25.
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According to City Administrator Zac Johnson, city crews have been working on a few changes to the clear well, including sealing cracks in the roof and side walls with rubber-sealant. The structural damage to the well was caused by back-flooding from the city’s water towers after a pipe broke inside the well on Aug. 9. Mr. Johnson said the beams inside the well appear to be sound. The clear well is roughly 62 foot in diameter and 15 foot deep and holds about 300,000 gallons of water.
Mr. Johnson said repairs have been made to the well and the city is waiting on DNR to inspect the work and approve it, at which time DNR should lift the boil order.
In other business at Monday’s meeting, Mr. Johnson submitted a proposal of $37,853 from Utility Service Co. for the cleaning of both filter medias at the water plant. No action was taken.
Street Superintendent Teddy Holcomb commented that the street department is hoping to finish paving South Prospect this week, which will complete the streets for this year.
Police Chief Mark Richards reported on activity from Aug. 11 to Aug. 25 with the following reports taken and tickets given: one burglary; one no insurance; two no seat belt; one minor in possession of alcohol; one property damage; one speeding; one fail to use headlights. There are no dogs in the pound. Chief Richards said that the five dogs that were in the pound were taken by the Humane Society in Chillicothe.
Bills in the amount of $47,733.76 were approved for payment.
Comments were made by the alderman regarding a limb hanging off the top of a tree over the highway.
Mayor Barb Ballew complimented Mr. Johnson for staying with city crews and helping them through the last several difficult weekends.
The mayor had complaints regarding the pavement on Dunnington Street and the rules that apply to co-signing on utility accounts.
Public comments were made regarding a plaque placed on the tree planted next to city hall and questions about a liquor license for a bar.
The board entered into closed session pursuant to hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the City of Gallatin held on Monday, Aug. 25, at city hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew; aldermen Bob Snidow, John Whitfield, Barry Wood and Dan Lockridge; City Administrator Zac Johnson; City Clerk Autumn Acree; Police Chief Mark Richards; Plant Manager Steve Reid; Street Superintendent Teddy Holcomb; Norma Griffin, Lonnie Norris, Heidi Pettit and Carla Arnold.
Note to PWSD#2 Customers
Customers of Daviess County Public Water Supply District #2 will need to continue boiling water until notified. According to the PWSD#2 office, once the City of Gallatin gets its water approved by the Department of Natural Resources, then the DNR will start testing the water at PWSD #2, which will take several days. Once DNR has approved the water, then the boil order for PWSD#2 will also be lifted.