Lind sets up free dump day

LIND – While the recent cold weather might not inspire thoughts of spring cleaning, warmer days are ahead, and the City of Lind has set May 15 as the annual Free Dump Day. Council members agreed to have an additional 40-yard dumpster on hand for furniture and mattresses. Watch the Journal for more details as the date draws closer.

More good news for the city was shared at the Feb. 9 council meeting, with Public Works employee David Christian reporting both city wells are running properly. Patrick Sheehy of Century West Engineering reported at the previous meeting the Vulcan Street Water Mainline Project was complete, both reservoirs have been filled, and Well 7 is functioning fine.

Councilperson Jim Dworshak expressed disappointment the town crew had to repair Iowa Street between Vulcan Street and Clarence Street, saying it should have been done by the contractor. Dworshak met with Sheehy to view the problem areas, which had been signed off on by both Century West Engineering and Mayor Paula Bell.

Mayor Bell said the TIB 5th Street project design will be completed this year, with construction to begin next year.

Public Works employee Chris Miller said projects he would like to complete this summer along with street maintenance include painting signs at both railroad crossings and possibly adding a smaller jungle gym to the park where the merry-go-round used to be located.

Council members discussed the use of safety equipment and practices for town employees. Councilperson Richard Baldwin reported he and Autumn Jensen purchased three hard hats for the town. Town Clerk Kylie Buell reported several safety measures that should be in place for the lift station, including a confined space permit being completing for each entrance down into the lift station. Safety requirements will be added to the employee handbook, and Councilperson Dworshak offered to look into putting together a safety training class for the crew.

In other business, council:

– Authorized the mayor to sign an agreement with USDA-RD and accept grant funds in the amount of $75,000 for Town Hall roof repairs.

– Motioned to have the Mayor remain as the Quadco representative and appointed Steve Nelson of Century West Engineering as the alternate Quadco representative.

– Motioned to have the Mayor remain as the appointed official to the Adams County Mosquito Board, which meets every three months in Othello.

– Heard C & E Trenching discovered an old water service leak when investigating a dip on Highway 21. The water service was shut off and the asphalt will be repaired this summer.

– Motioned to have an upgrade to the security system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for $400, as it will no longer be supported by the 3g network.