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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1960
Page
2
The present City Council of Sidney vows to supply best value for tax money with no tax increase while expanding services. They welcome civic input, favor frank discussions, and describe themselves as progressive conservatives aiming to move forward and serve citizens on a businesslike basis.
A 1960 feature notes the 47th anniversary of indoor plumbing in Sidney dating to a 1913 sewage system contract. The city’s plant, rebuilt through 1948 and 1955 expansions, serves about 10 500 people and could reach 15 000 with minor changes. Floyd Sanks heads the sewage and water department and reports peak daily water use of 5 383 000 gallons and annual 627 725 000 gallons.
The Sidney sanitation department moved to a paid system with twice weekly pickups. In April 1959 the department was $7046 in the red but has since paid debt, bought a truck, and reached a $3096 surplus. Regular truck servicing reduced repairs and eight workers handle 500 yards of trash weekly. A summer twice-a-week pickup became permanent due to its smooth operation.
The Sidney library logged 4 238 regular borrowers from May 1 1959 to April 30 1960, with 50 889 books borrowed. Rural teachers and city residents fuel activity while the library, run by a board led by Roy Greenlee, plans expansions and a film room for children.
Sidney residents will gain a five year program to armor coat streets with resurfacing of about 50 blocks annually. By year five all streets will be covered and the process will restart. Clair West heads the department with six staff balancing multiple tasks including mowing, cleaning basins, sweeping, painting lines, and signage repairs.
The Sidney electrical system, bought in 1942 and now worth about 2 million, supports 205 miles of lines on 1608 poles with 956 transformers and 2954 meters. Its nine employees run two large generators and three smaller units, with a peak daily output near 61 600 kilowatt hours and average 60 000 KWH, as the city plans possible ownership if no new bonds are needed.
The document lists electricity water and sewer charges for Housing Authority with amounts including 181,395.00 27,500.00 64,350.00 9,950.00 and a total of 396,300.00. Additional figures 88,775.00 43,680.00 71,325.00 accompany unaudited results.
Sioux Villa Housing reports a last year net profit of 33622.83 from 578483.86 income and 45841.03 operating expenses for 158 apartments. Expenditures cover salaries heat light water garbage removal school payments in lieu of taxes and maintenance. Exterior trim on 44 buildings will be repainted this year with occupancy slightly higher than prior year. One bedroom units show vacancies while two and three bedroom apartments are full.
The airport operates self supported this year with no city tax burden. Only obligations are bonds due in two years. Landing fees from Frontier Air Lines and miscellaneous income total 4 300, plus 7 400 from crops income. Hangars are fully occupied by private planes. Officials warn hangar space may soon be tight due to rising interest in flying.
City officials completed a 42.1 acre land purchase from Union Pacific last September for 10000 dollars to form part of the city park. The site lies east of the current park, measures about 1750 by 700 feet, and will be developed as a recreational area within two to three years with crops grown in the interim for income. An earlier park enhancement in July added horse shoe courts with lighting for night play, while pond improvements and long term planning for additional facilities continue. The overall program includes multiple parks and youth leagues serving hundreds of young residents.
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