Chase
Your FREE Community Paper • Friday, January 23rd 2015 Vol. 20, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF CHASE COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Water Treatment Plant Up and Running, New Fire Truck Here Soon
At the January 13th Village of Chase Council Meeting, Council heard from staff regarding: • Public works crew has been dealing with snow removal, water treatment and distribution operations and regular sewer operations tasks The Supervisor of Public Works reported that substantial completion of the water treatment plant was confirmed on December 16, 2014, that there are some deficiencies but they are being rectified, and the project is close to being on budget. He also mentioned that the dual water supply (surface water and groundwater) is a significant part of the plant’s operation – at the present time surface (river) water is being used to ensure the membrane components are working properly under the 1 year warranty period. He responded to a question from a member of Council, noting that the capacity of the new water treatment plant will handle expansion of the Village well into the future. •The Fire Chief reported that the Village’s Ladder truck has been sold to a
fire department in Kentucky, USA, and that the Village is arranging the delivery of the new pumper/tender truck for the fire department that has been purchased from a fire truck equipment dealership in Alabama. He added that the Fire Department responded to 10 road rescue calls in December and one structure fire and 3 road rescue calls had been handled so far in January. In response to a query from a Council member, the Fire Chief stated there are currenlty 14 members of the department. •The Bylaw Enforcement officer reported that he has been collecting information related to an unsightly premises complaint, has been dealing with the conditions of some dogs that are kept within the Village, and some dogs went missing during the New Year’s eve fireworks but were recovered. Continued on pg. 3
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