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Falls City Council member asks that Utility Superintendent attend meetings

By John Nixon

12/10/2020

(KLZA)-- During Monday nights Falls City Council meeting, three agenda items concerned the City Utility Department, seeking the expenditure of more than $110-thousand.

The Council voted to approve the purchase of a 1-ton diesel 4 x 4 crew cab, short box truck for the Electrical Department at a cost of $41,948 from Hullman's Ford in Falls City.

Following discussion the Council voted to expend nearly a thousand dollars more for some added options.

The Council tabled a recommendation from the Board of Public Works to spend more than $21,500 for tools and training for the Power Plant staff to work on a large generator put into service several years ago.

Also approved was a bid from Rieschick Drilling Company of Falls City in an amount of $47,125 for hydrant replacement and repairs.

Ward I Council member Don Ferguson said he believed Utility Superintendent Ray Luhring should have been in attendance to explain various aspects of the three agenda items to the Council, helping to avoid delays in decisions.

City Administrator Gary Jorn said he believed that Luhring was ill earlier in the day and probably went home after work.

Ferguson reiterated he feels it important that the Council be able to hear explanations and get answers to their questions.

The training and tool purchase from WARTSILA will be on the agenda for the December 21st meeting.

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