Generators at the Butler light plant will get some needed maintenance to the tune of about $15,000 to help insure they are ready for the next run. It looks as though such maintenance will be required every couple of years.
An agreement with Marks Nelson of Overland Park KS was signed as they will be helping the city with economic development. Every avenue of attracting new business needs to be taken and it appears this company could help.
Likewise, an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration was approved allowing the completion of much needed lighting upgrades at the airport; and thanks to grant money, upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant will finally be completed as well.
It was reported that city crews pulled a 36 hour shift repairing power lines and replacing poles following last week's storm which greatly helped getting the lights back on during the arctic blast. Many kudos were paid by the mayor and council members.
A major highlight of the meeting was very positive feedback regarding the Hometown Grid outage reporting system which allows for up-to-the-minute reporting of outages as well as pinpointing the exact locations. Anyone can view the outage map by visiting https://www.hometowngrid.com/butler.
Remember, the Butler city council meets on the first and third Tuesdays, 7 pm, upstairs at city hall. An elevator is available for those with special needs and the public always encouraged to attend.
