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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
OCTOBER 23, 1990
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Engineer Kaldunski, Finance Director Henneke.
2. A question was raised whether payments had been made for the well house project.
3. It was reported that Well No. 1 was ready to go on line the week of October 29 -
November 2nd. MOTION made to authorize payment for Project 88-15 - modifications
to Well No. 1. The amount of the payment is $55,370.20 for Payment No. 3 to Traut
Well Company. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION made and seconded to authorize payment of the bills in the amount of
$13,716.42. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. The next item for discussion concerned water meters. The following topics were
discussed, and by general consensus, were approved:
a. Meters are to be purchased by homeowners/property owners. They are to be
maintained by the City. The homeowner will control piping to the meter
from the curb box. The meters are to be available to the City for reading
and service.
b. A variety of means of financing were discussed: 1) pay as you go from
current revenues; 2) borrow money and repay from revenue; or 3) save money
from revenues to pay for whole project.
c. Mechanics of meter installation were also discussed. The following points
were brought up: 1) access to pipes in homes; 2) use of outside meter box;
3) current existence of meter horns in approximately 1/4 of the homes;
4) need to replace iron pipe going into homes; 5) how will meters be read;
6) reduction of water usage due to meter installation; 7) installation of
wells on private property (Engineer brought up DNR involvement and legali-
ties of such action) ; 8) life expectancy of meters (approximately 10 years) ;
9) homeowner responsible for meter repair costs; 10) damage to basement
floors due to installation; 11) complaints of pressure loss due to meter
installation; 12) economic statement is needed; 13) cash reserve should not
be used for meters; 14) installation of meters done by sections in City;
15) employee to service meters may be necessary; 16) usage rates should be
comparable to surrounding cities; 17) preparation of a feasibility study
which includes costs to be prepared by the City Administrator, Engineer and
Finance Director (It was stressed that it should be an educated estimate
rather than a precise study.) ; 18) meter charges if home is vacant for an
extended period of time; and 19) the sewer board should be asked to help
on this program.
6. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Acting Secretary Approved