By Anita Goodan
CULVER — Culver Town Manager Kevin Danti opened bids for a proposed upcoming water plant improvement project during the Culver Town Council meeting on Thursday, June 26.
Danti explained that seven potential contractors showed interest in bidding on the project, but only one bid was returned by the deadline to be opened during the June 26 meeting. Peerless Midwest submitted a bid of $998,500. The council members unanimously approved a motion to have Midwestern Engineering review the bid and provide a recommendation on action on the bid in an upcoming meeting.
The council also learned of the resignation of Don Fox from the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation board. Fox served on the board for five years. He has indicated that he will serve until his successor his chosen. Culver residents interested in being Culver’s representative on the board are asked to submit applications to the council by Tuesday, July 22, at 4 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Hall.
Additionally, Culver Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim said a proposed adjusted water rate ordinance will be introduced to the council during the next meeting, Thursday, July 10. A public hearing on the matter is scheduled during the July 24 meeting. There is a proposed increase in water rates.
