By Tim SchmidtRecord Managing EditorThere are no major problems with the outdoor warning siren in Truesdale.That was the finding following a preventative maintenance check of the siren equipment, such as motors, chargers and batteries, Jan. 20. The city contracts with Blue Valley Public Safety Inc., for maintenance of the storm siren, located on South Spoede Lane.The report was reviewed by Truesdale officials at the Feb. 11 board of aldermen meeting.According to the report, a visual check of the pole and electrical grounding was completed. In addition, no problems were found with the siren’s control unit.In October, the board approved a one-year maintenance contract for $606. The contract expires Oct. 31.In other news• The city still has not received any response from the owners and managers of the Belaire Mobile Home Park concerning when improvements will be made. Officials had requested a written response following a meeting held about 30 days ago.• The board voted 4-0 to proceed with an expansion of the salt shed. The city has $12,000 allocated for the project.• No problems were discovered when a representative from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources performed an inspection of the city’s drinking water. One recommendation that was presented focused on having a log sheet at each well house so any city employee who enters has access to a log of chemicals used.• The police department has been awarded a $500 grant to be used for drunk-driving enforcement between March 14-17. A free training course on underage drinking will also be held March 16.City of Truesdale