Mt. Carmel City Commissioners provided updates on street projects, city finances and water and sewer operations during Monday afternoon’s City Council meeting.
Streets and Parks Commissioner Tyson Meador reported that crews have completed installation of new LED flashing crosswalk lights at Oak and Poplar streets. Meador said he saw the lights being used Monday morning and believes they will make the crossing safer.
Mt. Carmel Police Chief Erin Peach followed Meador’s report with a reminder to motorists about pedestrian safety at the new crossing.
Peach said drivers are required to stop when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk and allow that person to safely cross the street. She stressed that the new flashing yellow lights are an additional warning to drivers, but motorists are still responsible for stopping for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Crews also completed the Park Road sidewalk to Lee May Way, bush hogged several areas of city property, began painting crosswalks on Market Street and assisted with preparations for Friday’s Homecoming parade.
Work is also underway at Glendale Park. Mayor Joe Judge said new asphalt for the basketball court has now been completed. The surface will be allowed to sit for about two weeks before Huff Sealing returns to seal it. The court will then be painted green and striped.
Judge added that work began Monday on another area along Park Road for a sidewalk expansion.
Finance Commissioner Eric Ikemire reported General Fund revenue of $76,286 over the past two weeks, with most coming from miscellaneous sources. Expenses totaled just over $142,500.
Ikemire said the city has now collected approximately 52 percent of its budgeted General Fund revenue despite being only about five months into the fiscal year, putting the city ahead of pace.
Water and Sewer Commissioner Tom Meeks reported that a new valve was installed at the wastewater treatment plant after the previous valve failed. Meeks said the unusual failure may have been the result of a defective valve.
Water and sewer crews also bored two new water lines and continued work to clear drainage and sewer issues.
At the water treatment plant, crews have been addressing pressure variations involving Well Number One. Meeks said new parts have been installed and officials believe they have identified and corrected the problem.
Otherwise, Meeks said both departments continue with regular day-to-day operations.