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Mona City updates: auger installation, pump change and meter work as sewer plan progresses
Summary
Public works reported the new auger is installed and running; staff said manholes were raised, a 3-inch submersible pump was replaced with a 2-inch unit, the sewer management plan was submitted to the state and meter installation remains to be completed.
Public works reported at the Mona City Council meeting on Dec. 10 that a new auger installation is in place and operational, and staff outlined a set of maintenance and safety follow-ups for the sewer system.
Unidentified Speaker 6 told the council "the auger installation was done today" and said the service technician inspected the unit and expects minimal maintenance: annually removing a column to inspect the motor, then replacing it. Council members discussed manhole-raising work that has reduced infiltration and noted a change from a 3-inch submersible pump to a 2-inch unit.
Unidentified Speaker 6 also described routing effluent into a nearby culvert to avoid recirculation near the train track and said the city submitted its sewer management plan to the state. "We have to get the meter installed," Unidentified Speaker 6 said, describing remaining work to set the meter, pull wiring and finalize the installation. Staff discussed temporary covers and lids for an exposed shaft and considered placing an old shed or a piece of metal as an interim cover until a more permanent enclosure or fence can be installed in spring when funds allow.
Quantities and technical notes recorded in the meeting include a reported recent flow of "like, 200,000 gallons a couple days ago" and references to a "90" figure reported the previous day; the transcript does not define the units or averaging period for the latter. Staff said a 1-inch poly service pipe is used for meter services and that an engineer's facilities plan will follow an updated capital improvement plan.
Council members asked about safety around open vaults and the potential for children to access the area; staff said contractor Dennis will provide lids and perform further cleanup. The presenter noted meter installation timing could be affected by winter weather, and staff discussed the option to request a scheduling extension from the state if needed.
Quotes
"The auger installation was done today," Unidentified Speaker 6 said.
"We had, like, 200,000 gallons a couple days ago," Unidentified Speaker 6 reported when discussing recent flows.
Ending
Public works said they would complete meter hookup and wiring, install lids or temporary covers on open vaults, and plan a fence installation in spring as finances permit. No formal action was recorded on capital purchases at this meeting.
