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WEIMAR — The Weimar City Council received updates on several ongoing water infrastructure issues during its regular meeting July 7, including water tank repairs and wastewater lagoon maintenance.
Utility Director Michael Beyette told council the city has made significant progress addressing water system concerns since he assumed the position in November. He said the city has worked to perform more maintenance in-house, relying on outside contractors only when additional manpower is needed.
Beyette said residents have reported fewer dirty water complaints in recent months, though several major projects remain.
One project involves repairs to a city water storage tank. Council had planned to consider awarding a bid, but action was postponed after only one proposal was received. Additional bids will be sought before a contract is awarded.
Council also discussed maintenance of the city’s wastewater lagoons, where sludge buildup has reduced capacity and raised concerns about regulatory compliance.
Representatives of E3 Entegral Solutions Inc. presented a proposal using nanotube technology to introduce tiny air bubbles into the lagoons to accelerate sludge breakdown. Company representatives said the process could reduce sludge within 90 days at an estimated cost of about $1 million — considerably less than some traditional treatment methods.
Council members expressed interest in the proposal but questioned the lack of an itemized cost breakdown. State purchasing requirements also require the city to seek competitive bids before moving forward.
Council approves additional traffic signs
Council also approved installing additional speed limit and stop signs throughout the city, particularly along Highway 155.
Weimar Police Officer Jim Powers told council many streets currently lack adequate speed limit signage.
“Not everybody knows the state standard for speed in a city is thirty miles per hour,” Powers said.
The new signs are intended to improve driver awareness and enhance traffic safety.
