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Trenton updates water work plan, GIS meter mapping and generator maintenance schedule
Summary
Town public works staff reported progress on a water meter GIS program, an asset/water‑rate study and scheduled generator servicing; the council heard that a new water master plan will be needed and that maintenance schedules will be formalized.
Public works staff told the council they are advancing a water‑system data and maintenance program that includes GIS mapping of meters, asset management and a plan for regular generator service.
Staff described a recent meeting with Rural Water staff to establish GIS coordinates for water meters and to document system assets that will feed into a forthcoming water master plan. The council was told that much of the data being gathered by the current water‑rate and asset management work will reduce the cost of preparing a new water master plan later.
Generator and operations maintenance: Staff said they will pull and service the backup diesel generator (drain diesel, change oil and filters), establish a monthly runtime schedule (about one hour per month), and set an annual oil change and maintenance program with a contractor experienced in diesel generator service.
Water system concerns and source protection: Councilors discussed source protection zones and ownership or use of local water shares, noting past disputes (Young Brothers) and urging closer attention to source protection enforcement. Staff said storage and reservoir coverage will be incorporated into GIS mapping work.
Ending: Staff will continue the GIS and asset work, complete the generator servicing and return to council with a maintenance schedule and updates on the water master plan process.
