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The
Utilities Director Bob Goehring is responsible for the Light & Power, Water, GIS mapping and
Information Technology Departments.
The Light & Power Department
serves 424 square miles over two counties with more than 10,000 electric
customers. This department handles the street lighting and holiday
decorations and offers 24-hour emergency service. Renewable energy,
energy efficiency, and efficiency rate options are available.
The Water Department
services more than 100 miles of water main lines, two water treatment
plants and five water tanks. Long-term water rights planning, fire
hydrant maintenance and EPA-regulated testing are also performed by this
department. Serving both Light &
Power and Water customers, the Meter Department reads approximately 16,000 meters
each month. Meter personnel also install new
meters, including net meters for renewable energy generators, and
optional
surge
protection equipment. The
Information Technology department handles all of the Town's IT needs
including audio/visual equipment, computers, telephones, cell phones,
office equipment and facility and network security. The
GIS
mapping division creates maps for all departments of the Town. |