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Scofield council approves emergency pump purchase, several pay and fee measures; sets water‑rate hearing for March 10
Summary
Scofield — The Scofield Town Council at its Feb. 10 meeting approved emergency spending to purchase a single‑phase sewage pump and authorized staff to hold two 3‑phase pumps while awaiting a power‑cost estimate; the council also approved compensation and fee changes and scheduled a March 10 public hearing on water and sewer rates.
Scofield — The Scofield Town Council at its Feb. 10 meeting approved emergency repairs for the town’s sewer pumping system, took several actions on employee compensation and connection fees, and scheduled a public hearing on potential water and sewer rate changes for March 10.
Emergency pump purchase and power upgrade discussion
The council approved an immediate purchase of at least one single‑phase sewage pump to replace older equipment that had failed and left the town relying on temporary pumps. Mike (town maintenance staff) told the council the older winch/rail system failed and that rebuilt pumps from a local repair shop were not keeping the system reliably operating. “These pumps are $8,400 a piece, basically,” Mike said during the discussion.
Council members voted to buy one single‑phase pump immediately and to hold two 3‑phase pumps that had arrived in case the town decided to convert the site to 3‑phase power. Rocky Mountain Power is scheduled to provide a 3‑phase service estimate on Feb. 20; the council approved buying 3‑phase pumps at approximately $8,443 each if going to 3‑phase is…
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