SHEPHERD — Three years after being awarded a $4.2 million grant to help shore up sewer and drainange infrastructure, the Shepherd City Council is now seeking bids for the project.
At the Oct. 21 meeting, council members authorized seeking bids.
City Secretary Debra Hagler said those bids should be opened at the December meeting, and if approved, the project should start in January 2025.
The project will involve, among other items, the replacement of approximately 9 miles of sewer line, which will help stop infiltration of storm water into the sewer system and wastewater plant, Hagler said.
In other business, the council:
•tabled action on a manufactured home variance as the requesting party were not in attendance;
•approved the sale of a section of undeveloped road to Tammy Russell at the value set by the San Jacinto County Appraisal District;
•tabled a request from Joe Munke to purchase an alley behind her property to verify there are no utilities lines and pipes buried in the area;
•discussed animal control and possibilities of partnering with other entities;
•denied waiving late fees from a utilities customer, but will consider other solutions for assistance;
•hired Jennifer Arrington as part-time library aide;
•approved adding $20,000 to road project, funded by ARPA, to add another road to be repaved;
•authorized the city attorney to do a comprehensive review of city ordinances; and
•set Dec. 17 for the annual Christmas party, with a budget of $4,500.
