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Franklin City meeting: two private-property water leaks, damaged meter socket and tower piping delay
Summary
At a Franklin City meeting, a utilities staff member reported two substantial water leaks on private property and a separate vehicle collision that melted a meter socket and left a station without metering.
At a Franklin City meeting, a utilities staff member reported two substantial water leaks over the past two months, both on private property, and described a separate vehicle collision that damaged a station’s control panel and melted the meter socket at 20 Seventh and Ryan Road.
“So the last 2 months have been busy. We had 2 substantial leaks, both on private property,” the utilities staff member said, and described one leak under a commercial building and another that was feeding an apartment complex. The staff member said the apartment complex had repaired its leak twice and that the utility accounted for the lost water.
On the collision, the staff member said the crash “hit our control panel for the station, pushed it off, and pinched the power,” and that We Energies was called because the meter socket melted. The utility installed a temporary meter pedestal and restored power and service but reported a loss of metering and visual monitoring until permanent repairs are completed. The staff member said the repairs should be “covered by insurance” and that the utility is verifying the vehicle/police report.
The utility is also preparing for scheduled big-meter testing in the second week of November; the staff member noted testing costs are expected to increase next year. On the water-tower project, staff said the tower structure is largely complete but a piping misalignment between the tower and existing lines prevents filling the tank. Electricians and the transformer are on site, but the utility is awaiting the power company (We Energies) to complete the meter connection before the tower can be brought online. The staff member said they hope to resolve the remaining issues within about two weeks if scheduling and contractor availability align.
The meeting also included a brief update on the Saint Martin’s water-main project, which staff said is in service; a retainage remains for landscaping and properties with a lateral can hook up to the new main.
No formal votes were required on the infrastructure items; staff were directed to continue coordinating with contractors, We Energies and their insurance carrier and to report back as repairs progress.
