Problems with three water wells that serve the city of Lawrenceville with its drinking water led the city council to spend $52,000 for preventative maintenance work.
They took the action Thursday after receiving a report on the situation from Water Superintendent Aaron Tipsword. Mayor David Courtney emphasized that the quality of the water is not being affected. The work will center around mechanical issues with the well pumps and help to avoid any iron buildup or other problems and ensure that there will be sufficient capacity to serve the city water customers.
The council did vote 5-2 to not change its current employee payroll timekeeping system and not implement a time clock.
They moved to advertise for bids to repair the Armory roof and also approved the purchase of a cemetery excavator for $43,000.
Mayor Courtney also indicated that no decision has been made on a recommendation for a candidate to fill the alderman vacancy in Ward 1. There is a 60-day window in which to recommend a replacement by the mayor. A special session could be called in the future to handle the matter.
GSH implements masking restriction
Neal stepping down as KC Chamber president
Southern Illinois 2025 tornado data released
Thacker takes over at Good Samaritan Hospital
Lawrenceville arrests
Lawrence County residents warned to get vaccinated
More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January
Lawrence County girl advances to state competition
Local woman faces multiple charges
Over 550 personalized license plate requests rejected
Warning of holiday text scams
Illinois AG highlights new law going into effect
Federal healthcare dollars headed to Illinois
Local man held on multiple charges
Gov. Braun, AG Rokita ask Federal Court to lift 20-year ban on Historical Monument at Indiana Statehouse
Strong storms roll through region
Sumner boil order ends, trash pickup delayed
IDNR revises waterfowl zone
