Director of Public Works Rocky Mendez said, “The trackhoe the city is currently using will go to the CCN (out-of-town water facilities) and a new one is needed for the MCR department (Maintenance Construction Repair).”
“We had already talked about eventually getting a new one for here in town. Where we are at now is [that] I contacted Bobcat and Kubota; both of these companies are on the ‘buy board’. I have given you both of the quotes; Bobcat with the same equipment of Kubota is $2,000 cheaper. The attachments on the trackhoe we had before was a stationary blade but this is an angle blade that works out better. Another item is the trencher. We did have a trencher at the warehouse but it is no longer functioning. That would just be an attachment that we would add to the trackhoe. The total for the trackhoe including attachments would be $35,101. Not going through the buy-board we would be paying about $51,000 for that same machine,” Mendez continued.
Mayor James Liska said, “We want something stronger, so we had them bring the Bobcat over here and our operators tried it out and are very pleased with it. They said they thought it was actually stronger than what we have now.”
City officials also approved a proposal of septic system improvements at Tips Park for $9,928. Gas Department Supervisor Venamar Lopez said, “The park needs more sewer lines and I believe the tank is too small.” Liska asked, “Is it just for the tanks or would we replace some lines too? Is there room to make more spaces there?”
Lopez said, yes, they would be adding lateral lines. “The price is to install the septic tank and five or six lateral lines,” said Lopez. Liska turned to City Secretary Rosie Forehand and asked, “Rosie, do we have the funds to do that?” She answered in the affirmative if the money comes from the general fund. Forehand went on to say, “We have more campers that want to stay there [Tips Park] because there are people working on the pipeline in McMullen County. These people are bringing in income to the city but they require the septic service.”
Liska agreed, “I think we should do it. I was just concerned if we were putting in one that is big enough. Because if we need to add more than four or five, I would rather go with a bigger tank to hold the capacity and be able to grow. That is why I am asking the questions I am asking.” Lopez interjected, “If we add five or six, we are going to be totally full.” Finally, a motion was made and passed to accept the bid made by Jim Driskill for septic system improvements.
In other city news, First National Bank in Three Rivers was awarded the bid for bank depository as per bid opening held Thursday, Dec. 10. Forehand said, “In the past, we have asked for three-year bids but with [fiduciary] conditions, and with interest being where it is, we didn’t want to commit for more than 12 months at this time.” Liska asked Forehand if the interest was “pretty much the same” as what they currently have and she replied in the affirmative.
Lastly, aldermen adopted a resolution supporting all efforts and plans by the Census Committee to increase the 2010 Census count for the City of Three Rivers. “This would be a way that the public would be aware that the City Council supports the Census Committee’s efforts. For everybody to turn in their card and be counted,” Forehand said.
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