Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Allee Won't Run for Reelection

Mayor Bud Allee told the Sheridan City Council Monday that he will not seek reelection for mayor in the April election. He cited health concerns for both him and his wife as well as his other committments. "I leave you with the best water system in the country and $100,000 in the bank," he told the council. "I helped bring two wells to the city, and I'm ready to get out."

Nominated at the annual city caucuses to take Allee's place was councilman Leland Wake, nominated by councilwoman Candy Martin. Water Superintendent Dave Parman nominated Candy Martin to seek reelection as East Alderman. Councilman Dave Thomas nominated Mary Jo Hawk to run for reelection as West Alderman.

The city passed an ordinance changing the way they sign checks; they will no longer require two signatures on checks. The change was brought about by Great Western Bank's policy of imposing a $30 monthly surcharge on all such accounts.

Water Superintendent Dave Parman reported that the water building was not properly insulated, meaning that it had inadequate heating. The council authorized him to get a bigger heater. Parman said that as of the 28th, he will be taking a leave of absence for a few days; Wayne Branham will take over in his absence. There were five delinquent customers reported as well as several customers with extremely high water usage; the city policy is to split the bill in the event of unexpectedly high water usage by a customer, indicating a possible leak or break.

The council voted to hire Gary Hawk to cut down four trees in the park that councilman Leland Wake said were dead and about to fall; two are by the pump station, one is on the north side of the park, and one is on the west side near where the city trucks are parked.

The council passed a resolution saying it was not city policy to do snow removal for alleyways.

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