Current quad axle truck to be placed on market, department budgets in detail on

The City of Stanley Common Council voted at its Nov. 21 meeting to purchase a new quad axle truck for the wastewater department. Motion was made by Mark Fitzsimmons and seconded by Holly Kitchell.

The current quad axle, used for such things as hauling pressed sludge waste, will be put up for bid.

As to the new wheels, a picture is above. Look next week or later for an ad with details on the old truck to be put out for purchase.

Also taking place at the Nov. 21 Council meeting, a public hearing on this year’s property tax levy lasted 42 seconds, with no one speaking prior to the hearing closing. Such hearings are meant to give residents a chance to speak on matters deemed important, but without requiring that residents themselves take advantage of this opportunity.

Following the closing of the public hearing, the Council moved into consent items, with member Jason Meyer singling out the police report for further information.

“Chief Lance, is there anything you need from the council regarding the ordinance inquiry regarding goats in the city limits?” He asked. Not at this time, the Chief answered. The request regarding an ordinance relating to goats was included in the chief’s report, and had come from someone interested in purchasing a goat to house at a residence within the city limits. As written the relevant ordinance can be interpreted many ways. It’s something the Council should address to ensure language is clear for everyone, the Chief wrote.

Returning to news from the Wastewater department, the Council voted to approve a sewer discharge permit form for industries in the city, with the discharge to be authorized by day as cited in city ordinance 9 – 2 – 11. The move comes from a question by alderman Jason Meyer to wastewater operator Nick Martin on whether a gallon discharge limit was needed to ensure the city could handle the flow.

With a motion and a second, it was approved.