Washington City Council November meeting

WASHINGTON – The Washington City Council met November 18th for the regular meeting. The meeting started late due to discussion on a police event that happened recently. The last meeting’s minutes were approved, then the financial statement was discussed. There was a passed motion to accept the financial statement. There were no dogs reported caught.

Dwayne Rowe was present to present the board with an ordinance that would prevent people owning vicious tempered dogs from living in the city limits. He said that the city of Prescott has instituted this ordinance. When the dog is walked, there needs to be a leash and a muzzle. Billy Nations made a motion to make an ordinance to deal with vicious dogs. He suggested that they show it to an attorney and have the attorney suggest changes specifically for Washington.

Mike Robert, the city of Washington’s water manager, gave the Board a letter. It was decided to wait and review the letter when Mr. Rogers was present, as Mr. Rogers was not present. Dwayne Rowe said he has been maintaining the bladders of the wells. Mike Robert has told Mr. Rowe to handle the bladders, as Mr. Robert doesn’t understand how to work them. Mr. Rowe said he checks the wells every 3 months. Dwayne Rowe suggested that the city find a new water manager.

Jon Barry gave a report on the Fire Department. There were 4 incidents since the last meeting. 1 accident and 3 medical calls. 3 fire fighters were fitted for suits. There are two pieces of equipment the department will need:

A device for preventing electric cars from driving off as the department is working.
The other device is a thermal imaging device for finding people in smoke filled places

There will be a fire training in Foreman this Saturday at 8AM.

There will be a Christmas dinner at the Rowe’s house.