Huntingdon Council Honors Departing Members, Approves Wastewater Bid

HUNTINGDON (October 22) — Mayor Nina Smothers and the town council honored three departing members at Tuesday’s meeting. Carl Byars, Charles Hodges and Lori Nolen are not seeking reelection in next month’s election.

Mayor Smothers presented each of the three with a plaque thanking them for their service to the town.

Byars and Hodges each served on the council for 12 years, while Nolen served for two.

During the meeting, the council also approved a bid for wastewater system improvements.

Barsto Construction, Inc. of Huntingdon had the low bid of $4,731,093 as well as the recommendation of the project engineer.

The project, funded by ARPA grant funds and town reserve funds, consists of replacing all aerators at both the Highway 22 Bypass lagoon and the Barnett Street lagoon as well as raising the levee above flood level and constructing a new operations building at Barnett Street.

Smothers announced installation of automated water meters had begun the prior day.

She also reported attendance of approximately 1,000 at September’s Heritage Festival.

The swearing-in of new council members will be Thursday, November 7 at 10 a.m.

The meeting adjourned after seven minutes.