Anthony Wayne board approves $1.04 million fuel-center replacement, urgent repairs and farm lease

The Anthony Wayne Board of Education approved multiple finance and facilities measures during its December meeting, including a state-contract-funded full replacement of the district’s fuel center at a revised cost of $1,038,483.

Treasurer Carrie told the board the project was presented late in the afternoon and that the final contract amount differs from the originally posted agenda figure. Facilities manager Neil explained the work will replace three aging single-wall fiberglass tanks (a 6,000-gallon gasoline tank and two diesel tanks of 10,000 and 12,000 gallons), pumps, dispensers and tank-monitoring systems. Neil said new tanks will be double-wall steel with protective coatings, and that vendors estimate a 26–30 week lead time; the on-site replacement work is projected to last three to four weeks and is planned for summer. Carrie said the district intends to use permanent improvement funds and to bond the project even though it is procured via a state contract.

The board also approved a resolution of urgent necessity for a chiller water-line repair at Waterville Primary after onsite work revealed a buried line failure; the item was presented as urgent so the broader project would not be delayed. The board approved a three-year farm lease with Keith and Michael Hanawalt at $160 per acre for calendar years 2026–2028 and authorized the district’s request for advances on property-tax settlements that will be received after the Jan. 31 collection date.

Board discussion noted contingency planning for soil conditions when tanks are removed and the possibility of temporary above-ground tanks to maintain fuel supply for district and village needs during construction. The motions to approve the treasurer’s items, the farm lease and the fuel-center replacement carried on roll call.