As Springfield’s city budget hearings roll on, Ald. Roy Williams told the public works director the number of housing complaints seems to have gone up, so much so that director Nate Bottom could use another housing inspector. Bottom has already asked to restore the position of city engineer.

At Oak Ridge Cemetery, director Lashonda Fitch said those facilities are challenged, with the idea of a cemetery getting less consideration than from past generations. She said her staff has adjusted to a more sales-focused environment.

And the city’s Lincoln Library needs to be showcased, said Ald. Ralph Hanauer, who suggested pop-up ads on such sites as ancestry.com, directing people to the resources of the library. And the library will be back in the bookmobile business this year!

The fiscal year begins March 1, with more budget hearings Wednesday and Thursday