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Neosho council approves $45,678 payment to Flynn Drilling after pump damaged by lightning; staff to seek deeper pump placement
Summary
Council approved payment of a $45,678 invoice to Flynn Drilling for a lightning-damaged Wheeler well pump and heard staff say they will advertise bids to lower the pump about 200 feet to address water-level issues; insurance reimbursement expected minus a $1,000 deductible.
The City of Neosho authorized payment of an invoice from Flynn Drilling for $45,678 to replace a well pump and motor at the Wheeler well after staff said the equipment suffered a lightning strike during June storms.
Staff reported Flynn removed the damaged pump, installed a replacement and provided a lightning affidavit for the city's insurance claim. Finance staff said a $1,000 deductible would reduce any reimbursement; if reimbursement arrives after the fiscal year closes it will be recorded as miscellaneous revenue.
After running tests, Flynn told staff the well initially showed about 300 feet of water over the pump, falling to roughly 60 feet within 20 minutes; staff said the vendor recommended lowering the pump and motor about 200 feet to improve operation. Council directed staff to prepare bid documents for that work and return with a proposal.
The payment approval passed 7-0; staff said future capital work to lower the pump would return to council for authorization.
