March 5, 2026 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday March 3, 2026, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report.
TO: SULPHUR SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELL
SUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT
CLAIMS
Two workers’ compensation claims were filed in February: A Fire Captain sustained a sprain/contusion to his left foot/ankle during a wildfire incident and was released to full duty. An Assistant Fire Marshal sustained a torn right calf muscle while detaining a suspect and was released to limited duty.
Liability matters included a Notice of Claim from Frontier regarding facilities in the 1600 block of Myrtle Drive and a property abatement notice in the 1200 block of College Street that did not qualify as a claim under TMLIRP.
A Notice of Claim was filed and forwarded to TMLIRP.
Thermo
Crews flushed the 18-inch water line, completed pressure testing, and began BAC-T testing. Nine concrete pads were installed around valve stands.
For the Thermo 21″ sewer line (9,000 feet), crews continued mulching the path in preparation for installation. Installation will begin in 2 weeks.
Miracle League Field
Staff is reviewing bids for sitework, field construction and fencing. The bids are coming in a little better than before.
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Street Between Length Asphalt/Conc. Repair various soft spot repairs 1000 Hodge League to Barbara 1130 Colorado Longino to Jackson 401 Fleming Church to Rosemont 428 Putman Carter to Como 2360 Mulberry Park to Glover 1299 League Connally to Houston + curve 1316 Moore Main to Connally 1193 Gaines Fuller to Putman 422 Raintree Loop 301 to Loop 301 2978 N. Lake Rd. and ramp Peerless Hwy to ramp 3200 Towne Hinnant to Robertson 412 Lemon Bill Bradford-McGrede to Sprite 1088 Able and Ava Putman to Fuller 820 Davis St. South Davis from RR to Kyle 2149 Southland Davidson to end 898 Simms Freeman to end 400 Cranford Austin to Hodge 891 Total Feet 22385 Total Miles 4.24
Departmental Activity
Public Works
- Repaired 177 potholes and cleaned storm drains 2 times.
- Repaired pavement from 1 water/sewer cut.
- Installed 120 feet of curbs at Robertson and Towne Streets; installed new valley gutters at Gaines & Putman and Moore & Main Streets; began curb replacement on Hodge Street (SIP list).
- Repaired/replaced 2 stop signs and 8 street signs; installed 2 new 30 MPH signs on McGrede Street.
- Cleaned box culvert under South Texas Street; repaired a sinkhole at Stonebriar; filled asphalt settlement at Coleman Park parking area.
- Applied barricades for low-water areas during storms and hauled street-sweeper spoils to Maloy Landfill.
Utilities — Water
- Water breaks repaired: ¾″–1; 1″–1; 2″–3; 4″–2; 6″–4; 8″–8.
- Water meters replaced: ¾″–19; 1″–2; 2″–1; meter boxes–3. Dead meters: 1.
- Located over 5,400 feet of water mains for contractors; installed five 1″ taps and one 2″ tap; repaired or replaced two hydrants.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Monthly average effluent TSS = 1.95 mg/L.
- Hauled 578.59 tons of sludge to Maloy Landfill; none to Pleasant Oaks.
- Completed multiple maintenance items, including sludge pump repairs, drive unit preparation, and press-building bearing replacement.
Water Plant
- Collected bacteriological samples; collected TOC samples and received lab results.
- Flushed dead-end mains.
- Conducted BAC-T sampling on the 18″ Luminant water line.
- Submitted annual Water Audit.
Community Development — Inspections & Permits
- Inspections: 98 building; 18 electrical; 23 plumbing; 4 mechanical.
- Permits: 33 building; 61 trade.
- No Planning & Zoning or ZBA applications were filed for February.
Fire Department
- 170 total calls; 40 inspections; 76 hydrants maintained; 178 CE hours.
- Incident detail: 4 structure fires; 3 vehicle fires; 12 non-structure fires; 14 alarms; 2 county mutual aids.
Police Department
Two patrol officers (Kaitlyn Childers and Austin Garrison) were hired to fill patrol positions.
Police Department
- 1,607 total calls
- 41 accidents (8 injuries; 0 fatalities)
- 443 citations
- 46 offenses
- 39 arrests
Animal Control
- 107 complaint calls
- 16 dogs/cats picked up; 6 owner drop-offs
- 15 adoptions (85% adoption rate)
- 8 animals released to owner
Library
- 5,054 visitors
- 3,858 checkouts
- 281 computer sessions
- 209 eBook users; 745 eBook checkouts
Programming included AARP tax assistance, preschool story time, Spring Break planning activities, Earth Day tree signups, and coordination with local schools and area libraries.
Parks & Recreation
- Daily maintenance and cleaning; banners changed for Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day; cleaned fountain wet vault twice; fertilized trees and rye grass.
- Sprayed sports fields and Pacific Park for weeds; trimmed trees in Buford Park; planted four trees; rebuilt three picnic tables; prepared Grays Building for 12 rentals; mowed airport terminal area once.
- Assisted with 120 senior activities; hosted a Valentine’s Party (80 attendees) and Silver Saturday Night (85 attendees).
Coleman Park is booked every weekend (except Easter and July 4th) from March 21 through August 1.
Airport & Tourism
- 4,304 gallons AvGas sold.
- 5,982 gallons Jet-A sold.
- 2,145 aircraft operations (average 76 per day).
Out-of-State Travel
- None
