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4th of July Safety Tips
Saturday, June 29, 2024
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation. Fireworks... more
NOTIFICATION OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK CLOSURES
Friday, June 28, 2024
The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more
June brush pickup begins next week
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more
Upcoming Events All »
Park Board Meeting
Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00pm
Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570
Fourth of July -- City Offices Closed
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Board of Works
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
Wastewater Employees
Jim Kerezman,
Superintendent
Jim Kerezman is responsible for the Wastewater Utility and Wet Weather Detention Facility operations and maintenance. Jim started his career in 1977 at South Haven Water Works near Valparaiso Indiana and moved to the Goshen area in April 1986 to continue his career in wastewater management. Jim has the following Indiana State Certifications: Class IV Wastewater Treatment, Class CS-II Wastewater Collection System Operator, Class C Industrial Treatment, Water Treatment 3 (WT3), and Distribution System Large (DSL)
Phone: 574-534-4003
Fax: 574-534-4350
TDD: 574-534-3185
Email: jimkerezman@goshencity.com
Larry Keil,
Pretreatment/ Lab Coordinator
Phone: 574-533-9538
Fax: 574-534-4350
Email: larrykeil@goshencity.com
Pretreatment web page: http://www.goshenindiana.org/pretreatment
Wastewater Staff (from left)
Ed Rock- Maintenance Technician
Brian Lang- Maintenance Technician
Tim Nice- Maintenance Technician
Rodney Hahn- Maintenance Technician
Andy Berney- Chief Operator
Dustin Kehr- SCADA Technician/ Maintenance Technician/ Lab Chemist
Charlie Riggs,
Maintenance Manager
Started his journey with the City of Goshen on April 14, 2000 as a Maintenance Technician and advanced to Maintenance Manager in July 2013. As Maintenance Manager, Charlie’s responsibilities include all areas for safety and properly maintaining the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Wet Weather Detention Facility, and 38 Sewage Pump Stations. Charlie oversees the maintenance budget and all contractors that perform work on site. Charlie takes great pride in his job and loves working for the citizens of Goshen.
Phone: 574-534-5901
Email: charlieriggs@goshencity.com
Mick Reese,
Environmental Compliance Administrator
Mick Reese started with the City of Goshen’s Wastewater Utility in 2018. Mick is in charge of the Significant Industrial User/Industrial User Permits. He is also in charge of the City of Goshen’s Fats, Oils, and Grease, reduction program. Mick takes pride in communicating with industries and restaurants within our community.
Mick has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Shippensburg University of PA., and has obtained the following Indiana State License Certifications: Class IV Wastewater treatment, Class B Industrial Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment 3 (WT3), and Distribution System Large (DSL).
Phone: 574-534-5802
Fax: 574-534-4350
Email: mickreese@goshencity.com
FOG web page: http://www.goshenindiana.org/fog