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The proposed renovations at the Silt Water Treatment Plant will be the centerpiece of discussions at the Silt Board of Trustees Work Session from 6-7 PM on Monday, January 23 at Silt Town Hall. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting, nor is any public comment expected to be taken. Public comment will be allowed, however, at the Board’s 7 PM regular meeting immediately following the Work Session.
At the January 9 Board meeting, Trustees asked several questions regarding the project. This work session is intended to answer some of them and to pose some questions to the Board for clarification for staff direction.
Topics to be discussed will be decisions regarding which grants should be pursued and for what projects, a discussion about a resolution allowing the Town to reimburse itself from water plant loan proceeds, the contract with the Town’s design engineering firm, the process by which a contractor is selected and answers to some questions Trustees and the public has about the current treatment plant.
The entire packet for Monday night’s meetings, including the Work Session information can be found at the below link and on the Town’s website at www.townofsilt.org.
January 23, 2023 BOT packet
Public Tours of the Silt Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
The Town of Silt began hosting public tours of its water treatment plant last week. Ten interested Silt residents participated in the tours held at 1 PM and 6 PM last Wednesday, January 8. Two more tours have been scheduled and a waiting list has been created. The next tours are set for
Wednesday, January 25 at 1 PM and 6 PM
The tours will be conducted by Public Works Director Trey Fonner and WTP Lead Operator Sara Flores. For space and safety purposes, tours will be limited to 10 persons and will require reservations. For reservations, please email Trey at trey@townofsilt.org. He will provide information on how to access the plant.
As others express interest, more tours will be scheduled.
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Silt Water Plant Public Meeting on January 9, 2023: https://youtu.be/9A5hvo688Q8
Silt Water Plant Open House on December 19, 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQxOwhFJgpI
Town Now Has Two Level A Water Treatment Operators
Last week we reported that Silt Water Treatment Plant Operator Sara Flores had passed her Level A water treatment certification. What we failed to note is that Silt Water Treatment Plant Operator Daryl Back had passed the same test last October, making Silt the proud employer of two folks who have achieved the highest level of Colorado Certified Water Professionals.
Water treatment exams and certifications are classified as D, C, B and A with A being highest level attainable. All certification levels require a minimum amount of hands-on experience and a high school diploma to be eligible to take an exam. To sit for the A exam, one must have around four years of experience working in the water treatment field.
Daryl first started working for the Town of Silt in various capacities in 1991. He spent 10 years in the police department in patrol, both as an officer and sergeant and eight years in public works. He transferred to the Water/Wastewater Department in 2020 and has proven to be a dynamic and important member of the team. His attention to detail and mechanical ability have been critical to the turnaround of the plant.
In addition to his duties as an operator in both water and wastewater plants, Daryl serves as the purchasing agent, scouring the universe of materials and equipment necessary to run the plant—and finding the best prices. Daryl is also on the team responsible for collecting and testing water samples at the plant and throughout the Town’s water distribution system, regularly inspecting, cleaning and maintaining plant equipment, recording meter and gauge readings, analyzing operational data, handling and injecting chemicals into the system, monitoring and operating all of the purification and sanitizing equipment and most importantly ensuring that all safety standards are met.
Daryl has lived in Silt since 1992.
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Town Business and Contractor's License Renewal
License Renewals Come with the New Year
Time to Renew Your Business and/or Contractor License!
It is that time of year again! The Town mailed out 2023 Business and Contractor License applications in November. If you own/operate a business or are a contractor within the Town of Silt, the Silt Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license. You can get a license application at Town Hall (231 N. 7th Street) or download an application from the Town's website at www.townofsilt.org.
Help us to help you become compliant and avoid a delay in opening your business or doing work within the Town. Should you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 970-876-2353.
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