After being called out to fix water and sewer problems at all hours of the day and night for more than 4 decades, Bill Reed is calling it a career. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Reed announced his retirement as the head of the Mt. Carmel water and sewer maintenance department after 46 years. Reed started his career in 1975 when Tommy Stroup was mayor.

Mayor Joe Judge commended Reed for his service and said his experience and knowledge will be missed…

In his retirement which is effect March 31st, Reed said he plans devote more time to the church he’s pastored for 20 years.