Council sets new fees for community center

The town council met Monday night to set the dates for public hearings on revenue sources, property taxes and the proposed annual budget for the Town of Odessa. The first two public hearings mentioned will take place on November 12, and the annual budget hearing will take place on November 25.

Rental fees

Council members Lois Hubbard and Loid Harp had met wiht Odessa Chamber of Commerce representative Lyndsy Starkle to discuss a pricing arrangement for rental of the community center and/or the commercial kitchen. the committee proposed a $50 fee for a half-day rental, both to be split by the town and the Chamber. A $300 damage deposit was also to be a requirement. The town clerk will draw up a resolution for council memebrs to vote on at the next meeting on November 11.

Fire Department

There was no fire report.

Police

Chief Helen Coubra attended a training session offered by the federal government on the topic of managing law enforcement in rural communities. She said she learned a lot about resources that were available.

Public works

PW director Rob Webster said the town crew had installed new water meters in an effort to replace all of the non-functioning or poorly functioning meters throughout the town.

Webster also said he is considering

Mayor's report

Mayor Doug Plinski will be working on a draft document pertaining to the franchise agreement with Avista for the provision of electrical service to the town.