There were two major resolutions before the Silver Bay Council on Monday night. The first resolution addressed a sanitary survey report that Bolton and Menk received from the Minnesota Department of Health, regarding their inspection of the Water Treatment facility. The Department of Health found that there are some deficiencies that should be addressed. These include provision for automated combined filter effluent turbidity sampling and monitoring, the provision of flow metering for backwash reclaim pumps and the addition of piping, valving and control modifications to implement filter to waste procedures. These features have not previously been required at water treatment facilities, but adding these features to the work currently being done, in addition to providing reliable, safe water to the city, will ensure that the facility is in compliance with regulations. These upgrades will add an additional cost to the project of $27,750. The Public Utilities Commission has recommended that the council adopt the recommendation, which they did by unanimous consent.
The second resolution authorized the awarding of a contract for annual sidewalk repairs to Steve VanHouse Construction, who submitted a bid of $67,752.98 for the work. VanHouse Construction was the lowest bidder and will provide 3,403 square feet of sidewalk replacement and the additional work necessary for completion of that part of the project. The council voted to adopt the resolution.
The furnace system at the Golf Course is over 30 years old and there is a need for boiler replacement to provide heat to the building. Boiler replacement and upgrades to the system, which will bring it into compliance, will cost $20,400. The council voted to authorize the work and money from the Capital Improvement Fund will be pulled to cover the cost.
The Silver Bay Police Department received a commendation from the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training on successfully completing a compliance review which was conducted last month. Among other things, the commendation acknowledged that officers in Silver Bay have received the mandatory training, as required by Minnesota statutes. Congratulations to Chief Ernest and the entire department!
The next Silver Bay Council meeting is scheduled for July 21st at 7:00 PM.
