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Coldwater BPU approves StoryWalk, transformers, truck, filter repairs and two transmission easements
Summary
At its regular meeting the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities approved a library StoryWalk installation at Waterworks Park and several capital purchases and easement agreements, including a 20-transformer order and two transmission easement amendments tied to a planned DTE solar interconnection.
The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities approved a set of consent and action items at its regular meeting, including the installation of a StoryWalk at Waterworks Park, the purchase of 20 pad‑mount transformers, replacement of a utility pickup truck, major maintenance on three trickling filters at the wastewater plant, and easement amendments to permit expansion and transmission work related to a nearby utility substation.
The approvals were made by voice vote after motions were moved and seconded during the meeting. President Stevens called the roll and introduced the items before the board took each action.
Library officials Kimberly Feltner and Erica Donahue presented the StoryWalk proposal and described 18 printed panels placed along a roughly quarter‑mile path to promote early literacy and inclusive, bilingual offerings. The board approved installing the StoryWalk at Waterworks Park and accepted a letter of financial and maintenance support from Altrusa International of Branch County.
Distribution and operations staff presented capital requests. John Springhall explained the utility had fallen below preferred inventory levels and asked the board to approve purchasing 20 pad‑mount transformers to rebuild minimum stock. Staff reported Sunbelt Solomon submitted the lowest bid and fastest lead times; the purchase price presented to the board was $305,920.
The board also approved replacing a 2016 Ford F‑250 utility truck with a state‑bid purchase priced at $58,404, and authorized $146,423 for parts and contractor labor to repair drive trains and bearings on three trickling filters at the wastewater plant.
On transmission and real‑estate matters, staff sought and the board approved two easement actions tied to an ITC (METC) substation and a DTE collector line. Staff identified agreement numbers A2526 and A2527 for ITC’s requested expansion and transmission relocation at the Newton (Jonesville) substation and agreement A2528 for DTE’s pole/easement to cross the Coldwater parcel toward ITC’s facility; staff noted both agreements will require City Council review because they involve real‑estate transactions.
All motions were adopted by voice vote. No recorded roll‑call tallies were provided in the meeting transcript.
