Bourbon Council Creates Storm Water Utility
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
BOURBON - "We have created the vehicle for both the Center Street and Ind. 331 projects if we need it," said town council president Bill Keyser as he signed an ordinance Tuesday creating a storm water utility for the town.
Council members have worked several years searching for funding to reconstruct sewer, storm drainage and water service and have yet to secure any funding for the work. They are awaiting word from state officials concerning possible funding for the Center Street reconstruction project; the creation of this utility was an effort to comply with requirements. State officials promised word on the application by mid-October.
The council approved a survey to determine the percentage of low- to moderate-income households in town. The work, costing $1,350, will be done by Ball State University.
Consultant John Hughes told the board the updated survey would provide necessary information for various programs.
In other matters, utilities superintendent Marty Martin reported the recent attempt to clear a main storm drain of tree roots failed. "The roots were tougher than the equipment," he said.
He said a small portion of the 24-inch diameter tile has been opened and he was able to go into it and saw off a root approximately 5 inches in diameter. He plans to use a winch and make another attempt to remove the mass of smaller roots that has completely filled that portion of the drain.
The aging drain, running east along Center Street, is one that would be reconstructed if the town secures funding for what would be a major project. Martin said removing the blockage should help eliminate the recent flooding of the basement of First State Bank.
Street department supervisor Roger Terry reminded town residents his department plans to begin leaf pickup Tuesday. Only leaves should be raked to the curb - no limbs, sticks and other trash should be included. Pickup will continue until Dec. 6.
The board approved spending $12,307 to finish work on the new EMS building. Keyser said the work went over budget with unexpected costs incurred when the parking lot was paved. [[In-content Ad]]
BOURBON - "We have created the vehicle for both the Center Street and Ind. 331 projects if we need it," said town council president Bill Keyser as he signed an ordinance Tuesday creating a storm water utility for the town.
Council members have worked several years searching for funding to reconstruct sewer, storm drainage and water service and have yet to secure any funding for the work. They are awaiting word from state officials concerning possible funding for the Center Street reconstruction project; the creation of this utility was an effort to comply with requirements. State officials promised word on the application by mid-October.
The council approved a survey to determine the percentage of low- to moderate-income households in town. The work, costing $1,350, will be done by Ball State University.
Consultant John Hughes told the board the updated survey would provide necessary information for various programs.
In other matters, utilities superintendent Marty Martin reported the recent attempt to clear a main storm drain of tree roots failed. "The roots were tougher than the equipment," he said.
He said a small portion of the 24-inch diameter tile has been opened and he was able to go into it and saw off a root approximately 5 inches in diameter. He plans to use a winch and make another attempt to remove the mass of smaller roots that has completely filled that portion of the drain.
The aging drain, running east along Center Street, is one that would be reconstructed if the town secures funding for what would be a major project. Martin said removing the blockage should help eliminate the recent flooding of the basement of First State Bank.
Street department supervisor Roger Terry reminded town residents his department plans to begin leaf pickup Tuesday. Only leaves should be raked to the curb - no limbs, sticks and other trash should be included. Pickup will continue until Dec. 6.
The board approved spending $12,307 to finish work on the new EMS building. Keyser said the work went over budget with unexpected costs incurred when the parking lot was paved. [[In-content Ad]]