New projects for Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE -- Tying up the last few ends of Russellville's water projects, the town is looking to other projects that need to be done to help make the community better.

The Russellville Town Council held its monthly town meeting on Monday to discuss these projects.

The awning project that will replace some of the overhead awnings downtown has been slated to start in May. Council member Norma Gross said the contractor will be out in Russellville for another job and might be able to start on the project before May.

Mike Varvel, water superintendent, told the council that the new water tower is getting up and running and customers might see a change in their water pressure over the next two weeks or so.

The town council looked at bids for the removal of equipment of the old water system from the water treatment plant. Two bids were assessed and the town decided to go with Traction Auto Parts Inc. It will remove the old water system and give the town $100 for every ton of material that is removed from the site.

The council also approved for Co-Alliance to lay gravel on Rail Road Street for truck traffic that will be starting in that area. Co-Alliance will be watering the gravel to keep the dust down.

The council will be discussing with Co-Alliance on the possibility of resurfacing the street in the future to keep up with the demands of heavy truck traffic.

The town council will meet again on April 15.

In other business:

* New office hours for town hall will be from noon to 4 p.m.

* The fire marshal will be out to inspect the community center to see if the alarm is still a necessary expense.

*Jim McAffe and Patricia Higgins have been nominated for the trustee appointment to the Little Raccoon Regional Waste District.

* The drainage issue on Fordice Street is being looked at by utilities officials.

* Pell Roofing will repair the part of the roof at the community center that has been leaking for $250.

* The council put a cap limit of $500 for inspection of the partially collapsed building as people come into town.