The Chillicothe Street Department will have a new pick-up. The Chillicothe City Council approved the purchase of the pick-up from Max Curnow at a total cost of $38,563. This includes a 1-ton 4×4 pick-up, equipped with a tommy lift. City Administrator Darin Chappel says this is well under the budget for the truck. A delivery date for the truck is […]
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The Chillicothe Street Department will be closing the intersection at Third St and Hickory St Monday, May 24th for street repair weather permitting. It will shut down around 6:30 am and will be closed until the project is completed. The Chillicothe Street Crew will tear out old asphalt and broken up concrete and replacing that with new concrete. If you […]
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The Chillicothe City Council approved two personnel items in their executive session this week. For the Street Department, Trent Hook was hired as a full-time street maintenance worker. At the Chillicothe Airport, Toby Calivere was promoted to full-time assistant airport manager, with a pay rate of $15.00/hour.
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The public is urged to use caution when driving in the area where street crews are working, whether it is removing snow or patching potholes, drivers should slow down and pay attention. City Administrator Darin Chappell says one accident has occurred that left a street department worker injured. Chappell says slow down, use caution, and give the crews room to […]
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Chillicothe Street Department will begin picking up real Christmas Trees for disposal on Thursday. If you have a real Christmas tree and have taken it down, Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie says his department will pick up the trees that are placed by the curb in front of the house. Do Not place them in the alley and Do Not place […]
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A new piece of equipment will allow the Chillicothe Street Department to handle the paving of smaller streets, parking lots, and alleys. The Chillicothe City Council approved the purchase of a paver from Foley Equipment. City Administrator Darin Chappell says this does include some training. The cost of the paver is $94,400 and the purchase is financed through Caterpillar on […]
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The Chillicothe City Council took no action on the purchase of a used paver for the Street Department at Monday’s meeting. The council planned to consider the purchase of a used piece of equipment for about $52,300. The paver is 19-years-old but in good condition. City Administrator Darin Chappell asked the council to consider another option before making a decision. […]
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The City of Chillicothe is considering the purchase of a laydown machine for the Street Department. City Administrator Darin Chappell says this is used for laying pavement on the streets. The council asked that Chappell request bids for a good used machine. There is one available through a Caterpillar dealer at what they feel is a good price, but it […]
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The Street Barn for the City of Chillicothe will get a new heating source soon. The City Council approved the purchase of a wood stove/boiler, to supplement the current oil burner that burns the waste oil from the vehicles. City Administrator Darin Chappell says the new unit that costs nearly $20,000 will save the city money. The furnace will be […]
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The Chillicothe Street Department will soon have a new loader. The City Council approved the purchase of a Catapillar loader from Foley Equipment in Chillicothe. The loader is priced at $136,927 and the council approved a grapple attachment to the bucket for another $7,300. City Administrator Darin Chappell says that is over the amount budgeted for the loader, but they […]
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