The city of Gillett needs a place to store its salt this winter, following the collapse of a partnership with the town of Gillett to build a new shed.
The city tore down its salt shed because of inadequate size, poor condition and location. The shed was located on the site of Nicolet Trail Campground, now under development by the Community Development Authority. The city and the town of Gillett used this shed to store salt.
When the town and city held a joint meeting Thursday to sign a new agreement to build a salt shed, discussions came to an abrupt halt.
Andrew Schaal, Town of Gillett chairman, said the town was not ready to enter into an agreement with the city for the upcoming winter.
After holding a public input meeting for town residents, town officials decided to explore other options for salt storage. For the next year, the town plans to have its salt delivered to the county, and town trucks will pick it up. After that, the town has no plan, Schaal said.
After Thursday’s surprising turnaround, the city has no plan, either.
“I was expecting to sign an agreement tonight,” Mayor Irene Drake said.
The city’s Public Works Committee will discuss options at its next meeting.
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