Cheney City Council tackles public works issues

The Oct. 13 Cheney City Council meeting had a decidedly public works flavor.

All five action items before the council involved issues falling under the scope of Public Works Director Todd Ableman — ranging from recycling to roadwork to water of different sources.

Council approved a $31,218.94 contract with Taylor Engineering for preliminary work on the Betz Road Preservation project, with the city receiving a grant for the project through the Spokane Regional Transportation Commission. The work, which Ableman said the city should receive funding for in early 2016, includes pavement removal and...