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G) ENGINEER'S REPORT <br /> City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his Engineer's Report. Mr.Johnson said that the <br /> Chaney Drive bridge was open for the July 4th traffic at Riverside Park. He said there is still some channel work <br /> to be completed as well as asphalt work. Mr.Johnson gave a brief update on different projects going on around <br /> the City. <br /> MAYOR COMMENTS <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh said he has a conflict with the next scheduled Council meeting. He asked the council to <br /> consider changing the next meeting to July 29th. Councilmember Matthews so moved and Councilmember Bryant <br /> seconded. All voted for. <br /> Cemetery/Landscaping Supervisor Jonathan Abbott addressed the council regarding the replacing of the current <br /> florescent light bulbs in the Municipal Building to all LED lights. Previously the council asked Mr. Abbott to check on any <br /> grant funds for the project. Mr. Abbott said he did not find any help from grant sources but there is a $4,500. rebate <br /> from Entergy for updating the system. The total cost of the project will be between $22,000 to$23,000 after the rebate. <br /> He said the savings in utility costs should pay for the improvements within 3 to 4 years. Because the expected cost is <br /> over$20,000., the project will have to go out for bids. Councilmember Matthews moved to advertise for bids and <br /> Councilmember Beller seconded. All voted for. <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh asked for out of state travel approval for 4 firefighters to go inspect and pick up the new fire <br /> truck. The Rosenbauer Manufacture Company is paying for lodging and meals so the only expense will be fuel. <br /> Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the out of state travel. Councilmember Beller seconded and all voted for. <br /> LIAISON REPORT <br /> None <br /> COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Beller offered a debt of gratitude for the city workers that worked long hours in extreme heat <br /> conditions to have the Chaney Drive Bridge opened for the holiday. He also mentioned the amount of money our city <br /> crews saved our citizens by doing the work rather than contracting it out. <br />