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Council reviews water-system repairs, approves contractor invoices and moves to recruit licensed operators
Summary
Council reviewed water-leak repairs, approved payment of documented invoices for contractors repairing major leaks, and discussed advertising for licensed water-plant operator and quality-assurance manager to meet Department of Health compliance.
City staff told the council that crews have repaired multiple major leaks and that the water tank is holding steady though not full. Staff asked the council to approve invoices from Delta Plumbing, Quadro Plumbing, and Crawford Plumbing for documented repair work; the state approved repurposing a $100,000 loan to cover valve repairs.
Staff also discussed the Department of Health consent administrative order and stressed the need to hire licensed water-plant operators. "You have to have utility management and license and then 2 license operator[s]," a staff presenter said, noting the department expected more than one licensed operator to ensure continuous compliance for the full year. Councilors discussed salary and staffing models; the packet listed operator salaries in the $50,000 range, and staff said last year's payouts had been closer to $66,000 for comparable positions.
The council approved payment of the documented invoices and directed staff to proceed with advertising and candidate selection for the water-plant operator and quality-assurance manager positions. Staff said further operational details and the extent of outstanding leak repairs will be reported back to the council.
