July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Fix sought for Geneva plant (6/2/04)
Engineering firm will pay for additional cost
GENEVA — Town officials here want to finalize plans to correct engineering problems at the town’s wastewater treatment plant.
Vince Sommers of Clark Dietz Inc. of Indianapolis was present at Tuesday’s council meeting to discuss getting project plans with Hurst Technical Inc. of New Haven finalized and in writing.
A miscalculation on the equipment needed to handle the amount of flow at the plant was discovered after a sterilizing project was completed.
Council members and Sommers discussed the engineering error in executive session on April 27. At a May 11 meeting, the council approved a $4,980 change order to correct the error made in the approximately $46,000 disinfecting project at the wastewater treatment plant.
Council president Jim Timmons previously said Clark Dietz agreed to pay for the costs to correct the miscalculation.
The town formerly used chlorine to kill the bacteria in the water, then treated the water with another chemical to neutralize the chlorine. The plant now uses ultraviolet light to kill the bacteria instead of chemicals during sterilizing.
Also Tuesday, Sommers said Geneva officials should hear something this week about the town’s request for a grant from the Indiana Department of Commerce.
If awarded, the grant would fund an estimated $600,000 sewer project designed to alleviate drainage problems for residents living on Winchester Road in Geneva by adding a new sewer line that will connect with a proposed open drain and an existing storm drain tile.
Sommers added the state received approximately 52 grant applications, fewer applications than the 60 or 70 applications normally submitted.
Also Tuesday, Geneva Fire Chief John Kleinknight announced that a committee of firefighters and town residents are making plans for a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the creation of the town’s fire department.
Kleinknight added that the celebration will be held in August or September.
He also announced that the department recently received a $1,520 grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for training equipment — including a laptop computer and projector. The total cost of the equipment was $3,040, with the department funding the remaining money.
Also, council members:
•Tabled the third and final vote on an update of the town’s sewer use ordinance, which is required periodically by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Town attorney Chris Harvey said Tuesday that IDEM requested that the town make several minor changes to the ordinance before it is approved by the council.
•Discussed purchasing a hanging sign for the outside of town hall. Town clerk-treasurer Doug Milligan said that several town residents are unable to find the new town hall building, located in the G.W. Pyle Building at 411 E. Line St.
The building also contains the community center and police department.
Milligan presented council members with an illustration of a proposed sign created by Display Craft of Portland. The council suggested seeking additional quotes and designs.
•Heard a report from town manager Steve Hampshire on the town’s clean-up day on May 22. The town collected six dumpsters full of trash and two dumpsters full of metal, he said.
•Passed a resolution requested by the Indiana State Board of Accounts to recognize that town officials change computer user ID codes and passwords every 30 days.
These procedures will help prevent unauthorized access into the town’s computer system, according to the resolution.
•Received a first draft of the town’s employee handbook prepared by Milligan.
The handbook includes policies and procedures for town employees, as well as information on benefits, insurance, vacation and overtime.
Milligan asked council members to review the handbook.
•Approved the town’s holiday schedule. Town hall and offices will be closed on Monday, July 5; Monday, Sept. 6; Thursday, Nov. 25; Friday, Nov. 26; Friday, Dec. 24; Monday, Dec. 27; and Monday, Jan. 3, 2005.[[In-content Ad]]
Vince Sommers of Clark Dietz Inc. of Indianapolis was present at Tuesday’s council meeting to discuss getting project plans with Hurst Technical Inc. of New Haven finalized and in writing.
A miscalculation on the equipment needed to handle the amount of flow at the plant was discovered after a sterilizing project was completed.
Council members and Sommers discussed the engineering error in executive session on April 27. At a May 11 meeting, the council approved a $4,980 change order to correct the error made in the approximately $46,000 disinfecting project at the wastewater treatment plant.
Council president Jim Timmons previously said Clark Dietz agreed to pay for the costs to correct the miscalculation.
The town formerly used chlorine to kill the bacteria in the water, then treated the water with another chemical to neutralize the chlorine. The plant now uses ultraviolet light to kill the bacteria instead of chemicals during sterilizing.
Also Tuesday, Sommers said Geneva officials should hear something this week about the town’s request for a grant from the Indiana Department of Commerce.
If awarded, the grant would fund an estimated $600,000 sewer project designed to alleviate drainage problems for residents living on Winchester Road in Geneva by adding a new sewer line that will connect with a proposed open drain and an existing storm drain tile.
Sommers added the state received approximately 52 grant applications, fewer applications than the 60 or 70 applications normally submitted.
Also Tuesday, Geneva Fire Chief John Kleinknight announced that a committee of firefighters and town residents are making plans for a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the creation of the town’s fire department.
Kleinknight added that the celebration will be held in August or September.
He also announced that the department recently received a $1,520 grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for training equipment — including a laptop computer and projector. The total cost of the equipment was $3,040, with the department funding the remaining money.
Also, council members:
•Tabled the third and final vote on an update of the town’s sewer use ordinance, which is required periodically by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Town attorney Chris Harvey said Tuesday that IDEM requested that the town make several minor changes to the ordinance before it is approved by the council.
•Discussed purchasing a hanging sign for the outside of town hall. Town clerk-treasurer Doug Milligan said that several town residents are unable to find the new town hall building, located in the G.W. Pyle Building at 411 E. Line St.
The building also contains the community center and police department.
Milligan presented council members with an illustration of a proposed sign created by Display Craft of Portland. The council suggested seeking additional quotes and designs.
•Heard a report from town manager Steve Hampshire on the town’s clean-up day on May 22. The town collected six dumpsters full of trash and two dumpsters full of metal, he said.
•Passed a resolution requested by the Indiana State Board of Accounts to recognize that town officials change computer user ID codes and passwords every 30 days.
These procedures will help prevent unauthorized access into the town’s computer system, according to the resolution.
•Received a first draft of the town’s employee handbook prepared by Milligan.
The handbook includes policies and procedures for town employees, as well as information on benefits, insurance, vacation and overtime.
Milligan asked council members to review the handbook.
•Approved the town’s holiday schedule. Town hall and offices will be closed on Monday, July 5; Monday, Sept. 6; Thursday, Nov. 25; Friday, Nov. 26; Friday, Dec. 24; Monday, Dec. 27; and Monday, Jan. 3, 2005.[[In-content Ad]]
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