Burns: Sewer leak prompts inspection by county sanitarian
Marion County Sanitarian Bobbi Strait reported July 10 to Burns City Council that she had inspected a residence regarding a sewer problem.
Sewer had drained in the property owner's yard. Strait recommended that the city give the property owners 24 hours and then have a police officer deliver a shut-off notice. With the utilities shut off, no one can live at the residence.
The council approved Strait's recommendations. The owners have a week to clean up the sewage.
In other business:
— A city official reported that the north well switch shorted out and now is repaired. The well water level has dropped a couple of feet.
— The council approved hiring Kelly Koehn to run new wiring at the water tower.
— The council will consider spending $5,000 for an automated card catalog for the city library.
— A meeting will be planned with Bob Sjogren regarding the city's budget.
— Kevin Helmer asked the council to consider the approval of steel beams on a foundation.
— A permit to allow a boarding kennel within the city limits will be considered by the council. Bill Spangler said a plumber would be used to install sewer and water lines.
— The council was shown how to operate the city's generator.
The next council meeting is at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the community center.
