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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 24, 1992
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Wier.
Members Absent: Sauber.
Also Present: Engineer Kaldunski, Administrator Thompson.
2. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of the January meeting.
III APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Administrator Thompson expressed his views and his perceived view of the feeling
of the City Council concerning use of the ad valorem tax for purposes of building
a water storage facility in the future. His view is that fees collected from new
building are collected so that new construction can be made and paid for by those
causing the need. He felt that if new construction follows present patterns, there
will be enough money to build storage when the need arises.
4. A report from the City Engineer was received concerning testing done in Farmington
showing acceptable levels and levels found in several locations in Farmington of lead
and copper in the drinking water. . It was found that nowhere among the tested areas
were levels which would pose a danger to the health of users. MOTION by Shirley,
second by Wier to approve a notice to be published in the Farmington Independent which
would contain the information regarding safe drinking water. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to award the inspection of the water tower contract
to Water Tower Paint and Repair Company for their low quote of $2,500.00. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
6. Concerning water meters, specifications for bids have been prepared and are to
be reviewed at the March meeting. Further discussion and further information on costs
is needed.
7. The well usage, electrical rates and rust present in the water were discussed.
No action was taken.
8. Installation of slow opening valves for use on the wells was held. MOTION by
Wier, second by Shirley to purchase slow opening valves and get them installed by
a competent contractor. The cost would be charged to Capital Improvements. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
9. The new housing projects were discussed and their relationship to the Water Board
were discussed. No action was taken.
10. The School District's sprinkling and usage at the High School were discussed.
Requests by the Board for information on water usage for irrigation has been requested,
however, no information has been provided. It was decided that since there had been
limited cooperation on the part of the School District, all water being used at the
High School for irrigation is to be metered at the location where the water main enters
the school property. The School District will be responsible for all costs involved.
The City Engineer was instructed to obtain a written agreement for this arrangement.
All work and discussion is to be completed by June 1, 1992 since this is considered
the beginning of the sprinkling season. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to approve
the aforementioned. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. The 1992 Budget was discussed. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to adopt the
budget with the following changes:
Lab Fees $2,000.00
Capital Improvements $128,000.00.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to pay bills in the amount of $3,089.94. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
13. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary