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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Conduct Community Interviews
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The City of Goshen strives to take the best care for residents and to ensure our drinking water meets all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) safety requirements. As part of this process, the EPA will conduct community interviews in Goshen... more
2024 Spring brush pick-up begins April 22
Monday, April 15, 2024
The City of Goshen Street Department will begin the Spring brush pick-up on Monday, April 22, and will run until Friday, May 3, 2024. Please have any yard brush and leaves out before the start date to ensure pick-up. Leaf and brush piles placed in alleyways will not be picked up. Because of the large... more
Beautify Goshen Week 2024
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
In conjunction with the Goshen Chamber of Commerce’s “Beautify Goshen” Week, the Goshen Street Department will offer additional disposal services from Saturday, April 27, to Saturday, May 4, to assist city residents in their “Beautify Goshen” tasks. This free service is only available during this... more
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RESCHEDULE: Board of Aviation Commissioners
Monday, April 22, 2024, 2:00pm
City Council
Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00pm
To view a live stream of this meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81652777559 or call +1 305 224 1968, Webinar ID: 816 5277 7559. Comments are no longer taken online. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81652777559
Shade Tree Board
Monday, April 22, 2024, 7:00pm
This meeting is in-person only.
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