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Officials weigh replacing lagoon pumps and aerators; two-pump quote around $33,976
Summary
Officials discussed smell complaints at the wastewater lagoon, received quotes for aerators and a replacement pump, compared current 3-horsepower pumps to proposed 5-horsepower units, and a meeting participant moved to purchase both pumps at once; no formal vote was recorded in the transcript.
Meeting participants discussed complaints about odors from a wastewater lagoon and considered equipment upgrades to address the problem.
A speaker presented quotes for aerators and a replacement pump, saying a single unit was quoted at about $16,009.89 including wiring and installation and that installing both units would cost about $33,976. “If we want both of them, it’s 33,976,” the speaker said. The speaker added that the existing pump is a three-horsepower unit and the proposed replacements are five-horsepower.
Participants described the outlet/inlet condition in a pond and said lowering the water level would allow installation of flow valves and better control. Several speakers said replacing or upgrading pumps would reduce odor and operational problems in the third pond.
A meeting participant moved to buy both pumps at once. “I’ll make a motion that we, go ahead and just get both of them and take care of it all at 1 time. I’ve got enough money in the account,” the participant said. The transcript shows the motion but does not record a second or a vote.
Speakers also discussed doing only one pump now and adding a second in a later year if budget constraints require it. Technical comments included differences in horsepower and the need for wiring and installer work.
No formal procurement decision or vote appears in the transcript. Staff said they would continue working with vendors and provide additional information about scope and timing.
