The Imlay Town Board met Oct. 14 at the community center for the first time in several months,
resuming business after a pause during renovations. Members reviewed progress on the building,
discussed upcoming maintenance needs, and heard updates on the community park and local
utility systems.
The board members, Trevor Montes, Joseph St. Pierre, Jamie St. Pierre, and Nicole Chapai,
discussed the report that work at the community center is nearing completion. Weeds have been
cleared from the grounds, new flooring has been installed, and security cameras are now in place.
The next steps include staining the building exterior and installing a vent in the men’s bathroom.
If the budget allows, the interior walls may also be repainted. Once these final tasks are complete
and the state inspection is approved, the facility could reopen for community use.
At the park, the board announced that Florida Canyon has agreed to fund the installation of a
basketball hoop, pending approval from the Pershing County Commission. Members are also
seeking approval for a water spigot that would allow for future landscaping improvements,
including trees and a drip irrigation system.
A written report from Ed Urschel provided an update on Imlay’s sewer system, which was
originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad and is now managed by the Imlay Water and
Sewer Cooperative. The system currently serves about two dozen customers. Urschel noted that
operating costs have increased significantly, despite rates remaining unchanged for nearly 20
years. The cooperative plans to review its budget and consider replacing aging lines along Main
Street and Apache at its December meeting.
County maintenance crews have continued addressing overgrown weeds at the park and
cemetery, with another round of pre-emergent spraying planned for the fall and follow-up
treatment in the spring. Board members also discussed the county’s new online work-order
system, designed to streamline maintenance requests and improve communication between local
and county staff.
The next meeting is scheduled for December, when the board expects to receive updates on the
sewer and water systems and discuss final steps toward reopening the community center.
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