One of the highlights at this week’s meeting of the Jewell City Council meeting was the introduction of Andrew Holden to the Jewell Fire and Rescue Department. The council gave their approval of Holden to serve with the department unanimously. The city council met with two residents at the Monday meeting regarding an area of ash trees that have died. The city of Jewell plans to reevaluate dangerous trees with more information to come at future council meetings.
There was the third and final reading on the water rate increase by 15 percent. The first 2000 gallons will be at $34.89 and each additional 100 gallons at $1.17. The new rates for Jewell residents and businesses will start in November.
The change order for the Jewell Main Street Project in the amount of $19,565.33 for additional bore depth was approved by the council. The invoice from Snyder and Associates will be addressed at the next council meeting on October 27th