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Clayton approves stainless-steel repair for south wastewater tank, hires new operator
Summary
Town council approved a $76,390.32 stainless-steel divider repair for the wastewater plant’s south tank, authorized coating work on the east tank, and voted to hire Mr. Ashford as wastewater operator starting June 1. Council discussed inspection, funding and regulatory compliance steps for the plant.
The Town of Clayton council on May 8 approved a $76,390.32 contract to install a stainless-steel internal divider wall in the south tank at the town wastewater treatment plant and agreed to proceed with cleaning and recoating work on the east tank. The council also voted to hire Mr. Ashford to begin wastewater operations June 1.
The vote to replace the failed divider in the south tank followed a multi-month review. Mike Novak, a representative from the state rural assistance program who toured the plant with council members, said outside specialists and county staff judged that the tank did not yet require a full structural rehabilitation. Novak and wastewater consultant Mr. Penner recommended repairing the stressed divider and stabilizing the concrete shell instead of a complete rehab.
Council members presented two quotes from JMR Excavating: one for a stainless-steel divider and one for mild steel with coatings. Council moved forward with the stainless option; the contractor estimated about three weeks for fabrication and…
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