Showing posts with label North Judson Town Superintendent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label North Judson Town Superintendent. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Monday, June 25, 2018
North Judson Town Superintendent Informs Council Members About Recent Projects, Updates and Purchase
Posted on June 25, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann provided the town council members with a brief update about a few different projects that he and the utility crews have been taking care of around town.
Horstmann said that 10 new sets of barricades were recently made. He said they were painted, stenciled and reflective tape was applied. He added that he also put some tar on the stumps that were recently eliminated to prevent them from growing back.
The Superintendent noted that he finished hanging up the town’s new banners on Lane Street. He suggested that in the future, they may want to invest in a bigger size. He recommended potentially getting ones that are 24 inches wide and about 4 feet long.
A purchase order, totaling $1,946 to Blue River Technologies for two barrels of polymer was submitted. He also asked the council members to approve a purchase order to Central Paving $565.25 for 6.65 tons of cold mix. Horstmann said the mix was utilized to fill in potholes and fill up space around the manhole castings that were replaced.
Council members voted unanimously to approve both purchase orders.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann provided the town council members with a brief update about a few different projects that he and the utility crews have been taking care of around town.
Horstmann said that 10 new sets of barricades were recently made. He said they were painted, stenciled and reflective tape was applied. He added that he also put some tar on the stumps that were recently eliminated to prevent them from growing back.
The Superintendent noted that he finished hanging up the town’s new banners on Lane Street. He suggested that in the future, they may want to invest in a bigger size. He recommended potentially getting ones that are 24 inches wide and about 4 feet long.
A purchase order, totaling $1,946 to Blue River Technologies for two barrels of polymer was submitted. He also asked the council members to approve a purchase order to Central Paving $565.25 for 6.65 tons of cold mix. Horstmann said the mix was utilized to fill in potholes and fill up space around the manhole castings that were replaced.
Council members voted unanimously to approve both purchase orders.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
North Judson Brush Pick-Up Begins Today, Fire Hydrant Flushing to Occur in May
Posted on April 26, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann addressed a few important dates that residents should keep in mind in the coming weeks at last Monday’s town council meeting.
In response to a citizen question, he stated that the town utility department will start brush pick-up on Thursday, April 26th. Horstmann said they won’t be able to accomplish it all in one sweep, so additional brush pick-up will need to take place after today.
He also mentioned that crews will be flushing fire hydrants in May. During his report, Horstmann told council members, “We’re planning on flushing the fire hydrants the nights of May 6th and the 7th. It will be done between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.”
If you have any questions you can contact the utility department at 574-896-3340.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann addressed a few important dates that residents should keep in mind in the coming weeks at last Monday’s town council meeting.
In response to a citizen question, he stated that the town utility department will start brush pick-up on Thursday, April 26th. Horstmann said they won’t be able to accomplish it all in one sweep, so additional brush pick-up will need to take place after today.
He also mentioned that crews will be flushing fire hydrants in May. During his report, Horstmann told council members, “We’re planning on flushing the fire hydrants the nights of May 6th and the 7th. It will be done between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.”
If you have any questions you can contact the utility department at 574-896-3340.
Monday, March 12, 2018
NJ Town Superintendent Discusses Funding for Paving and Sidewalk Upgrades
Posted on March 12, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told council members that the town was recently awarded $158,160 in Federal Highway Administration funds for phase three of their ADA compliance project.
At their meeting last Monday, he mentioned since planning and engineering costs haven’t been factored in yet, that won’t even be the complete amount awarded. He also told members that with all three phases of the ADA compliance projects, the town has been awarded a total of $406,360 so far.
Though phase three won’t be tackled until 2022, Horstmann has been diligent in providing the plans to council members for their review and submitting them to the necessary state organizations in a timely manner.
Horstmann added that due to Community Crossings Grant funding they have an additional $125,094.75 for paving.
He said if you combine the Community Crossings Grant funds with the money they’ve been awarded through the ADA compliance projects, the town has a total of $531,454.75 to spend for paving and sidewalk upgrades. Horstmann said while that may not seem like much to some communities, it really it will do a lot of good in North Judson.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told council members that the town was recently awarded $158,160 in Federal Highway Administration funds for phase three of their ADA compliance project.
At their meeting last Monday, he mentioned since planning and engineering costs haven’t been factored in yet, that won’t even be the complete amount awarded. He also told members that with all three phases of the ADA compliance projects, the town has been awarded a total of $406,360 so far.
Though phase three won’t be tackled until 2022, Horstmann has been diligent in providing the plans to council members for their review and submitting them to the necessary state organizations in a timely manner.
Horstmann added that due to Community Crossings Grant funding they have an additional $125,094.75 for paving.
He said if you combine the Community Crossings Grant funds with the money they’ve been awarded through the ADA compliance projects, the town has a total of $531,454.75 to spend for paving and sidewalk upgrades. Horstmann said while that may not seem like much to some communities, it really it will do a lot of good in North Judson.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Utility Tractor to Receive Repairs Following North Judson Town Council Members’ Decision
Posted on March 7, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann informed town council members about the projected cost for repairs on the utility tractor during their meeting Monday night.
In previous meetings, Horstmann brought the failing tractor to the council’s attention, stating that the John Deere model was from the 1960s and that it had many issues that made it inoperable. He proposed completely replacing the tractor and sought out some used ones to buy. He was only able to find one used tractor and two new tractors for sale.
At the last town council meeting, Councilman Josh Brown asked Horstmann to have the tractor serviced to find out how much it would cost to make the repairs, as purchasing a new tractor is not necessarily feasible for the town at this time.
Horstmann explained that after having the tractor looked at by GreenMark Equipment, they found six major problems that would cost $5,271.50 to repair. He said for that price, they offered to perform a tune up on the tractor and fix the clutch, the water pump, the break-away couplings and leaks in the exhaust and the hydraulic pump.
While considering whether or not to move forward with the repairs, Councilman James Young mentioned that it would cost a lot less than replacing it. Members agreed that having the tractor up and running would be worth the cost. Members established a purchase order for the cost of the repairs and then voted unanimously to approve the P.O.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann informed town council members about the projected cost for repairs on the utility tractor during their meeting Monday night.
In previous meetings, Horstmann brought the failing tractor to the council’s attention, stating that the John Deere model was from the 1960s and that it had many issues that made it inoperable. He proposed completely replacing the tractor and sought out some used ones to buy. He was only able to find one used tractor and two new tractors for sale.
At the last town council meeting, Councilman Josh Brown asked Horstmann to have the tractor serviced to find out how much it would cost to make the repairs, as purchasing a new tractor is not necessarily feasible for the town at this time.
Horstmann explained that after having the tractor looked at by GreenMark Equipment, they found six major problems that would cost $5,271.50 to repair. He said for that price, they offered to perform a tune up on the tractor and fix the clutch, the water pump, the break-away couplings and leaks in the exhaust and the hydraulic pump.
While considering whether or not to move forward with the repairs, Councilman James Young mentioned that it would cost a lot less than replacing it. Members agreed that having the tractor up and running would be worth the cost. Members established a purchase order for the cost of the repairs and then voted unanimously to approve the P.O.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
North Judson Town Superintendent Addresses New State Board of Accounts Requirement
Posted on December 21, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann touched on a few different topics during his report at the North Judson Town Council meeting Monday Night.
He alerted council members that leaf and brush pick-up has officially concluded for this year and will resume in the spring.
Additionally, in Superintendent Horstmann’s report, members were told that the State Board of Accounts is requiring that the town take measures to better secure the modem tower located in Town Hall. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe explained that they had the option to either build an enclosure or install security cameras. Horstmann and Rowe both agreed that the enclosure would cost less and be more immediately feasible than a camera system. Horstmann expects the total cost for building supplies to be around $300.
Horstmann also presented council members with a request to allow water department employees in the office and at the plant to take the day off Friday. Horstmann explained that typically, the employees get two days off for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Since Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, Horstmann suggested giving the employees tomorrow off instead. Council members unanimously approved the request.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann touched on a few different topics during his report at the North Judson Town Council meeting Monday Night.
He alerted council members that leaf and brush pick-up has officially concluded for this year and will resume in the spring.
Additionally, in Superintendent Horstmann’s report, members were told that the State Board of Accounts is requiring that the town take measures to better secure the modem tower located in Town Hall. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe explained that they had the option to either build an enclosure or install security cameras. Horstmann and Rowe both agreed that the enclosure would cost less and be more immediately feasible than a camera system. Horstmann expects the total cost for building supplies to be around $300.
Horstmann also presented council members with a request to allow water department employees in the office and at the plant to take the day off Friday. Horstmann explained that typically, the employees get two days off for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Since Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, Horstmann suggested giving the employees tomorrow off instead. Council members unanimously approved the request.
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