Syracuse Approves Truck Purchase, Water Leak Inspection
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Kathy Cone-
The cost will not exceed $28,000, according to Public Works Superintendent Jeremy Sponseller. The new truck will have a flat bed, unlike the current one, capable of carrying a service crane to move pumps and lift stations.
The town also approved hiring a firm to inspect the town for water leaks. Sponseller reported that there is a discrepancy with millions of gallons of water, and he thinks checking for leaks first, meters second, is the way to proceed. The cost would not exceed $10,000.
It was when Sponseller reminded the council that more expenditures would be coming up that they showed more concern. He said purchases would need to be made throughout this year and for years to come. For instance, Sponseller asked if he should look into the purchase of a truck-mounted vacuum system, something to be used in storm sewer work and priced around $80,000.
Councilman Paul Stoelting remembered the department’s projection of expenditures from a while back totaling more than a million dollars.
“Not everybody does as much service work as we do,” Sponseller said. He added, “We keep the infrastructure good, we’re not reactive.”
The council agreed that the public works department does do an exceptional job, and it just costs to do excellent work.
Minutes after this discussion, Dick Pelletier, representing the new athletic park, asked the council members if they have considered any more his request for donations. The council recently approved $20,000 for the park, but organizers need more in order to take advantage of a matching donation.
A work day is scheduled in April with dedication to take place May 4.
In other business, Police Chief Tony Ciriello asked the town to adopt the American with Disabilities Act transition plan at their next meeting. The comprehensive plan continues the town’s compliance regarding sidewalks and intersections.
The chief also informed council that he would be working with the park department on pier matters. Problems arising from pier permitting requires the two to determine procedure.
Ciriello stated, “The park does the registration, the police do the enforcement.”
The council voted against granting a request to vacate an alley by Pack Rat storage north of town. Stephen Snyder, attorney representing James and Karen Tranter, returned with the request only to be denied.[[In-content Ad]]
The cost will not exceed $28,000, according to Public Works Superintendent Jeremy Sponseller. The new truck will have a flat bed, unlike the current one, capable of carrying a service crane to move pumps and lift stations.
The town also approved hiring a firm to inspect the town for water leaks. Sponseller reported that there is a discrepancy with millions of gallons of water, and he thinks checking for leaks first, meters second, is the way to proceed. The cost would not exceed $10,000.
It was when Sponseller reminded the council that more expenditures would be coming up that they showed more concern. He said purchases would need to be made throughout this year and for years to come. For instance, Sponseller asked if he should look into the purchase of a truck-mounted vacuum system, something to be used in storm sewer work and priced around $80,000.
Councilman Paul Stoelting remembered the department’s projection of expenditures from a while back totaling more than a million dollars.
“Not everybody does as much service work as we do,” Sponseller said. He added, “We keep the infrastructure good, we’re not reactive.”
The council agreed that the public works department does do an exceptional job, and it just costs to do excellent work.
Minutes after this discussion, Dick Pelletier, representing the new athletic park, asked the council members if they have considered any more his request for donations. The council recently approved $20,000 for the park, but organizers need more in order to take advantage of a matching donation.
A work day is scheduled in April with dedication to take place May 4.
In other business, Police Chief Tony Ciriello asked the town to adopt the American with Disabilities Act transition plan at their next meeting. The comprehensive plan continues the town’s compliance regarding sidewalks and intersections.
The chief also informed council that he would be working with the park department on pier matters. Problems arising from pier permitting requires the two to determine procedure.
Ciriello stated, “The park does the registration, the police do the enforcement.”
The council voted against granting a request to vacate an alley by Pack Rat storage north of town. Stephen Snyder, attorney representing James and Karen Tranter, returned with the request only to be denied.[[In-content Ad]]
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