A neighboring district official offered to assist Wright City in its future sewer needs.Ron Smith, division manager for Public Water Supply District No. 2 of St. Charles County, said the agency would be interested in taking over the treatment process. He spoke at the most recent board of aldermen meeting Jan. 14.The district has a treatment facility outside of Foristell.“We’re here to offer our sincerest thoughts and willingness to hopefully, potentially help you in your sanitary sewer issues. We’re here to let you know we are ready and willing to work with the city if that is the right option for you all.”Wright City officials acknowledged afterward the option may be one to consider down the road.The city recently had a study of its sewer system performed and it details what improvements need to be made, including the option of sending sewage to the water district’s treatment plant. The expense of upgrading the city’s treatment plant to meet future regulations might make a partnership with the district more appealing as well.“It might be more economical to do that in the future,” said Karen Girondo, the city’s treasurer/economic development director.The results of the sewer study are expected to be presented at a future board of aldermen meeting.In other news• The board gave approval to the police department to purchase two 2013 Chevrolet Impalas for $13,000 each and to sell a 2007 Crown Victoria. The used police cars are vehicles used by Missouri Gaming Commission officials. It will cost approximately $5,000 to outfit the vehicles. Lt. Tim Matthews told the board.The purchase, slightly over $31,000, is about $2,500 under the budgeted amount.• The city will use Kuhlmann Design Group for engineering services when assistance is needed for upcoming projects during the year. The one-year contract was approved by a 4-0 vote. The engineering firm’s hourly rate will range from $65 to $205 depending on the scope of the work. Some of the work the firm may help on include reviewing site plans.Kuhlmann Design Group has worked with the city before on its sewer study, a report that outlines the existing condition of the system and possible solutions.• The police department received approval to spend $10,054.50 to switch its hosted management records system to Information Technologies, Inc. The expenditure includes a one-time installation fee of $1,744.• Two employees, Kenny Robinett and Kyle Justice, received 50-cent pay raises after being awarded a license related to their work. Robinett’s hourly wage was increased from $16.65 to $17.15 and Justice’s pay was bumped to $14.69 from $14.19. The payroll change was included in the budget and unanimously approved by the board.• Parks Director Curt Kehoe received approval on a vacation carryover request through the end of February.Wright City