The Mountain Home City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions related to the city’s water and sewer department during a meeting that lasted less than 50 minutes Thursday night.
Council members approved the use of $190,000 in restricted water depreciation funds for a water line upgrade project covering Cross Street, High Avenue and Terrington Street. The project will replace existing 2-inch galvanized water lines with 4- and 6-inch PVC pipe.
The council also approved the purchase of 250 smart water meters as part of the first phase of a three- to five-year replacement plan. The current meters were installed in 2014 and are now out of warranty. The new meters carry a 20-year warranty.
Council members voted to waive competitive bidding requirements to purchase a 2018 Isuzu truck and chassis that will be converted into a portable toilet cleaning truck. Officials say the city currently must remove a sewer cleaning truck from regular service duties to maintain portable toilets used at city job sites and public events.
The council also approved a resolution authorizing the sale of a surplus generator at the wastewater treatment plant. Officials say the generator remains operational but has already been replaced.
In other business, the council approved an ordinance ordering the removal or demolition of a structure at 261 West Second Street. City officials say the property owner received certified notices in 2025 regarding maintenance issues but failed to respond. Officials also stated the property has not had water service since 2018. The city will now file a lawsuit, and the property owner will have 30 days to respond.
Items advancing to a third reading in June include proposed ordinances regulating short-term rentals and temporary signage within the city limits.
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