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Select Board approves airport well replacement, authorizes $26,142.75 from airport fund
Summary
The Select Board approved a purchase order of $26,142.75 to Capital Well Company to replace a well at the municipal airport; the board noted the airport has a separate fund and may seek an airport grant to offset the expense.
The Plymouth Select Board voted to approve funding of $26,142.75 to Capital Well Company to replace a well at the municipal airport.
Board discussion noted the original warrant article budgeted $20,000, creating an additional $6,142.75 that will come from the airport’s dedicated fund. The board was told that three quotes were received; Capital Well Company’s bid included excavation and all components, and the company visited the site, which informed its estimate. Colin, who reviewed quotes and attended the site, said the firm’s reputation and onsite assessment supported the recommendation.
Board members acknowledged drilling depth and volatile steel/casing prices could change the final cost — drilling deeper than the estimated 700 feet could raise the bill, or the final cost could be less. The airport currently holds about $18,000 in its dedicated fund; staff noted that the fund is for airport use only. The board approved the purchase order by voice vote; no detailed roll-call tally appears in the transcript.
Town staff said the airport will pursue an airport grant in the coming year that could offset the expense. The purchase order includes a cash-discount provision if invoices are paid within seven days.
