There was discussion on the cashless was no action taken on that recommendation. Town Clerk Kala Stephens and Police Chief Armstrong were working on the ticket reporting issue. There was also an overall loss in the Public Works Authority. The town had spend quite a bit upgrading the wells and lines that year and in October had a approved a small rate increase. The Auditor recommended perhaps a series of small rate increases in the coming years. As we all know nothing gets cheaper and chemicals and labor cost are always increasing. He thought a water rate study might give us a clearer picture on what we need to charge to break even or even report a small profit. All profits are always put back into improving the system. A discussion on a Town Clean up date was discussed. We are currently waiting on a big roll-off dumpster as ours is full. When it comes in, probably around the first of April we will begin the monthly Saturday opening of the sewer plant for people to use on the weekend. If you have limbs or a small load of items you can get with city hall and they will open the plant during work hours during the week. The cost per load is $15 per truck load and limbs are free to dispose of in the burn pile.

City Manager Calem Woodward reported that they had been working on several water leaks and have sprayed the park and cemetery for weeds.

Police Chief Darrell Armstrong reported on the month in the Allen Police Department. We are still having trouble with one of the police cars. The wiring of some of the radio, lights and sirens is believed to be draining the batteries quickly. He has the radar gun installed and inspected and ready for use.

The calls this month ranged from more juvenile problems, attempted burglary and domestic disturbances. He has helped with several vehicle unlocks. Johnston County sheriff and Choctaw Tribal police were in town serving a warrant.

Reckless driving remains a problem and he has received several calls from residents and central dispatch. As a currently one man department he had been approached about restarting the Neighborhood Watch Program so if anyone would like to help organize that please get with Darrell. Also he noted people should stop messaging him about calls on Facebook. He does not monitor that at all times. If you have an emergency call 911. If you have a non-emergency call please call Central Dispatch at 580-3324466 and they will get a hold of him.

City Hall will be closed next Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday.