The Mansfield City Council met in regular session on Thursday evening, July 11 at 6 p.m. Members of the council present included James Steele, Beverly Lyons, Sheri Hopkins, and Boyd Farmer. Council members Julie Thomas and Glen Hurt were absent. Also present, Mayor Buddy Black and Recorder/Treasurer Becky Walker.
After the reading and approval of the June meeting minutes and financial reports, the council heard the city services report.
Fire Chief Michael Smith reported a total of 30 calls for the month, six fire and 24 EMS. Additionally, Smith stated that the Fourth of July fireworks show was a success and that $743.00 was raised from concession and $775.00 was taken up at the gate. Smith also stated that the department participated in a Boots and Badges Blood drive on July 8. Next, the chief reported a leak in one of the foam tanks on the E One, noting that there is one foam tank still operational. Lastly, Smith stated that he plans to begin testing storm sirens on Wednesdays, weather permitting.
Police Chief Wayne Robb then reported a total of 17 calls for the month, with 17 agency assists (four in Scott County, and 13 in Sebastian County.) Additionally, 11 medical calls, three incident/arrest reports, one accident report, one adult arrest, and two animal calls. In Scott County, the Mansfield Police Department issued 20 citations, 25 violations, one felony and one misdemeanor warrant. In Sebastian County, the department issued 13 citations and 17 violations. Chief Robb stated his department has a total of 86 training hours.
Public Works Director Derek Pollard reported that his department had completed 107 service orders, 30 One Call requests, located and repaired two water leaks, completed repairs on Franklin Street, and removed dead trees by the city park next to city hall.
In matters of unfinished business, the members of the council heard a positive report on the wastewater plant, and that the Hartford flow meter had been installed, and calibrated accurately to reflect correct readings.
In matters of new business, the council was informed that R&R Pipeline will be working for AOG and will begin in the Fairfax Street area. Also, that the last week of July, there will be a sewer smoke test. Lastly, that one of the police vehicles, a Dodge Charger, is no longer running. The council took no action on the matter.
Before adjourning, Mayor Black stated that the Fourth of July event was a great success.
