Nov 22 council meeting

I missed the council meeting on the 22nd. Didn't miss much apparently, as it was reported to me that it took 20 minutes. Wasn't a lot on the docket, so I expected a short meeting.

The main things that came from the meeting were to approve the contract for the ditch cleaning on North Cottonwood, and ground reshaping in Britson Park. Both will hopefully help redirect heavy rainwater away from some houses.

The council approved my appointement of Jennifer Sikes to the Library Board, to replace Kristi Anderson, who has moved outside the city limits.

Also, the council approved the elimination of the December 27 council meeting, so we will only have one council meeting in December. We typically do that, as things usually slow down somewhat in December. We give approval to Deneen to pay the usual and customary bills, such as electric bills, and then officially approve them later.

On another note, our Water/Wastewater Superintendent Nathan Hovick passed his Wastewater Grade I license test from the DNR. That licensing is necessary for operation of our sewer plant.

With the retirement of our previous operator, the city has been operating its sewer plant with a contracted licensed operator. That need will go away as Nathan advances in his licensing for water and wastewater. So good job by Nathan for passing on his first attempt.