City of Colona Public Works Committee met Aug 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
• Decide on a tree removal company. Start making arrangements.
• Discuss the power issue at the campground.
• Do we pay the propane bill for lot # 131 due to insufficient power.
• Is it ok for tree removal by the campers, or the public. People are Asking why Larry Swemline is. They would have to sign a waiver for insurance purposes.
• Getting ready for the street repaving. And were also refurbishing the parking up to the Businesses on Green Park Ave. Tiff district.
• The Car Show at C.S.F.P. was a huge success. As well as the Sunday evening band on the Hennepin.
• Meters have arrived. Start getting them installed.
• Western Illinois won’t be able to help us out until late next year.
• Will try Blackhawk College also.
• Working on next years Budgets.
• The 2004 red f-250 is on its last leg. Transmission is going out and the Rear main seal is leaking oil.
• More issues with the 2008 backhoe, it’s not running right. Its time to surplus it.
• Need to change the hiring age. From 18 to 16 years old. Can’t fill the positions at the current age requirements.
• Getting bids on remodeling the restrooms at the C.S.F.P. pavilion.
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