Pineville aldermen renewed their commitment to the community for family-friendly entertainment when they voted to purchase six movies for the year.
The movies are generally held outdoors throughout the year and bring the community together for free, family fun. The concession stand, full of goodies such as cotton candy and candy bars, helps the city recuperate some of its movie purchase costs.
Aldermen on Tuesday night approved the purchase of six movies for $1,785.
In other action, aldermen also renewed a contract with Henson Trash Service, approving a change from a three-year contract to a five-year contract.
City officials also will experience significant savings by teaming up with McDonald County Historical Society volunteers and ordering tables and chairs together from the same supplier. New tables, which were already allotted in the capital budget, will provide a much-needed staple for the Pineville Community Center. The commercial-grade tables will be fully utilized, as have the other tables which have become worn over time, officials said.
Aldermen also approved a new pump at the sewer plant, with a cap of $3,000.
Other business on Tuesday night included a discussion of the generators the city has on reserve. Two recently had coolant issues, one at the No. 1 lift station will undergo a diagnostics test and possible repair, one at the fire station will soon have secure outdoor panels, and one at the sewer plant runs fairly rough. Members discussed an estimated $53,000 price tag, should they decide to purchase a new generator at some point. However, a Caterpillar generator would cost closer to $90,000, officials said.
Public works supervisor Chris Tinsley reported that crews will begin work on the new water tower on March 5. Local crews have already completed the pad for the tower.
The tree advisory committee is working on an Arbor Day celebration, set for Friday, April 27. Officials discussed uprooting a dead sycamore tree and replacing it with a new tree that day, among other activities. The committee hopes to involve school children and the community.
Pineville marshal Christopher Owen reported his 2009 Chevy Tahoe is operating well. The Tahoe cost $4,500 after trading in his other vehicle, which was experiencing some problems. The former Homeland Security vehicle runs well and is equipped with numerous features.
General News on 02/15/2018