By Lexi MooreTuesday Hills City Council members met with Rich Crawford from Vanteck Communications to discuss the holes Vanteck drilled on the top of the Hills water tower.This fall, after an agreement was made with the City of Hills, Vanteck technichions installed an antenna on the top of the Hills water tower. The agreement did not give the the company permission to drill holes into the tower. City officials are concerned the antennae and the holes could cause problems with the tower if the situation is not corrected.Mayor Jim Jellema began the discussion by telling the respresentative, "Something needs to be done and needs to be done shortly."Crawford informed the group, "The antennae is installed in a way that does not approach the amount of tension required to do damage."After a lengthly discussion Vanteck agreed to remove the antennae, plug the holes and find a new way of mounting on the water tower that will not cause any long-term damage. This proposal will be presented by Vanteck prior to the spring of 2005.Wayne Ward, Hills maintaince manager, gave a report on the city’s fire hyrdrants.After extensive work on the city’s hydrates during the flushing process, Ward determined which hydrants are not getting enough pressure. The low pressure hydrants will be painted a different color until they can be repaired in the spring.Ward said the flushing procress continues to bring mixed results. Many residents have seen improvements, but there are still complaints about black flecks of iron in the water.In other business:oThe truck owned by the city and used to transport Ward around town has stopped functioning. The council elected for members to check out a potential replacement vechile prior to the next council meeting.oThe council will no longer allow U.S. postal boxes to be installed along Highway 270 due to the added potential for traffic accidents.oA 3-percent salary increase was given to all city officials.oChristmas tree removal will begin on Jan. 3 and run through Jan. 7. Residents can leave their trees curbside for the city to dispose of.oHoliday garbage pickup will be on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Jan. 31.