Gratitude Issued To Emergency Crews

Written by Charlene Sims

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 09:00

LA CYGNE — Emergency Preparedness Committee Chairwoman Linda Meisel told the La Cygne City Council last week that she wanted to thank the people who helped during the electrical failure Jan. 7.

Meisel said firefighters pitched in to get city generators set up as quickly as possible. The electricity went off at 10:30 a.m., and by 12:30 p.m. generators were powering lights and heating the Community Building.

Even though no one came to the shelters because power was restored in the area by 4:30 p.m., Meisel said the teamwork was a good drill for the emergency organization. During the power failure this month, generators were supplied by Linn County.

Meisel reported that it would cost the city $40,000 to buy a 25-kilowatt generator for the Community Building and a 40-kilowatt unit for City Hall.

She also updated the council on the school storm-shelter situation. Prairie View USD 362 has hired an architect and structural engineer to determine the adequacy of the present shelter in schools at La Cygne and Parker, Meisel said.

In other business, the City Council on Jan. 13:
Approved sending officers Paul Filla and William Dean to asset forfeiture training in Lenexa today with the city paying necessary expenses.

Approved sending officers James Dean, Filla and Dean and Fire Chief Dan Nasalroad to arson investigation training in Pleasanton on Jan. 27 with the city paying for fuel.

Approved sending Dean to cybercrime investigation training in Hutchinson Feb. 8-10. The city will pay costs up to $175.

Heard a report from Police Chief Dean that 250 reports, including codes violations, were taken last year. So far this year, 40 reports already have been taken.

Approved entering into an agreement with Douglas Pump Service of Merriam, authorizing semiannual maintenance of lift-station pumps at a cost of $2,640 per year. The council also authorized public works employee Jerome Moore to move forward with rebuilding of a pump at the sewer lift station with Douglas Pump. Mayor Keith Smith requested that no agreement be made if the cost exceeds $6,800.

Heard a report from Nasalroad that the Fire Department answered 56 calls in 2009 — including six structure fires and four automatic aid calls to the county. Nasalroad also thanked firefighters for helping out with civic events during 2009.

Approved sending Nasalroad and one other firefighter to the Firefighter Relief Association meeting in Salina.

Reappointed Jodi Wade to the Park Board.

Reappointed Joe Turpen to the Housing Authority Board.

Approved sending back unopened bids to companies for the Taylor Property demolition from last fall. Bids were unopened due to a restraining order that now has been lifted.

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