Mount Carmel city commissioners provided updates on a variety of projects and activities during last week’s City Council meeting.
Streets and Parks Commissioner Tyson Meador reported crews have begun work on a new sidewalk project along Park Road. Over the past two weeks, city employees have also assisted brush and cemetery crews with mowing, continued street sweeping operations, cleaned storm drains, and completed bush hog mowing in several areas around town. Meador added that 48 American flags were hung along Market Street ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, and several trees were removed at locations throughout the city.
Finance Commissioner Eric Ikemire reported the city received $250,312 in revenue over the past two weeks. The largest source was state income tax revenue totaling $217,024. Additional revenue came from utility taxes and other miscellaneous sources. City expenses during the same period totaled $212,988.
Water and Sewer Commissioner Tom Meeks said installation of screw pump number four at the wastewater treatment plant has been completed, with crews now waiting for an automatic greaser to be installed before the pump becomes operational. Meeks also reported a pump at the Styles lift station had to be replaced after being clogged by so-called flushable wipes. He again urged residents not to flush the products, noting they continue to cause costly maintenance issues.
Meeks said water and sewer crews completed approximately 100 JULIE utility locates, connected 14 service lines, repaired several yards impacted by excavation work, and continued routine maintenance. He also reminded residents that the city’s annual consumer confidence water quality report is now available on the city’s website.
Fire and Garbage Commissioner Susan Zimmerman reported the Mount Carmel Fire Department responded to 17 incidents during the past two weeks. Zimmerman added the city has hired a mosquito spraying contractor that started spraying last week.