Mount Carmel city commissioners provided updates on street, utility, fire, and financial operations during Monday’s City Council meeting.
Streets and Parks Commissioner Tyson Meador reported that the first section of the new sidewalk project along Park Road, from North Drive to Erin Drive, has been completed.
Meador said city crews also spent the past two weeks performing maintenance on street department trucks and equipment, filling potholes throughout the city, continuing street sweeping operations, and beginning preparation work for this summer’s chip-and-seal street program. Crews have also been working to secure the flags displayed along Market Street.
Finance Commissioner Eric Ikemire reported a relatively quiet two-week period financially. The city recorded revenues totaling $25,357, primarily from miscellaneous sources, while expenses totaled $187,571.
Water and Sewer Commissioner Tom Meeks reported that screw pump number four has been installed at the wastewater treatment plant. However, crews are working to resolve issues with drive belts breaking on the new equipment. Meeks said the city plans to try heavier-duty Kevlar belts in hopes of correcting the problem.
Meeks also noted that water department crews have responded to several leaks over the past two weeks and have logged overtime hours due to numerous JULIE utility locate requests. In addition, crews completed maintenance on various pieces of equipment while the water plant continued normal daily operations.
Fire and Garbage Commissioner Susan Zimmerman reported that the Mount Carmel Fire Department responded to 15 incidents during the past two weeks.
Zimmerman also reminded residents about the upcoming Touch-A-Truck event scheduled for Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicles and equipment will be on display beginning at 10 a.m., with hamburgers and other food items expected to be served starting around 11 a.m.
She added that garbage collection continues to operate on its normal schedule.