Arbyrd Chief of Police Mitch Skelton noted that the majority of repairs to the water tower were safety precautions for the people completing work on the tower.
He added that the interior painting for the tower would cost the city 2,250, and the repair of the extension overflow would cost the city $6,250.
Alderman Jessica Zolman noted that she believed the city should complete the target system and fuel line repairs while repairing the other items, because they were requested by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Skelton explained to Zolman that DNR would probably recommend the city complete the two items, but it would be hard to do add to the interior painting job and repair of the overflow.
Zolman asked if DNR would let the city wait until the exterior painting was completed, which would be within the next two years.
"They will probably want us to have it completed by the time we get our next inspection," Skelton said.
The council approved repairs on the tower including, the interior painting, extension overflow, and cat walk, for a total of $8,590.
Skelton also informed the council that one of the lift stations was in need of rehab and the approximate cost was $8,000.
Alderman Brent Pierce said, "We have to bite the bullet as bad as it hurts."
Alderman Ron Branum noted that the city should get as many DNR repairs done as possible so the city could please the organization.
The next Arbyrd City Council meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m., on Monday, November 9, 2009.