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Lindell receives well project update; council reviews $151,254 contingency and bids for fencing and valves
Summary
Sunrise Engineering told the council that the new well startup and pump tests went well; a drinking-water source plan and an operating permit remain pending. Contingency funds of $151,254 were discussed with priorities: perimeter/pond fencing, 10-inch valve replacements, and tank cleaning; bids will be solicited and contingency decisions deferred to October.
Sunrise Engineering reported progress on Lindell’s new well project and outlined options for using $151,254 in contingency funds.
A representative for Sunrise Engineering (Speaker 5) told the council that startup and pump testing succeeded and that valves, the chlorine pump and feeder have been exercised. The firm said the hydrogeologist is completing a drinking-water-source-protection plan and that an operating permit from the state is the last major administrative step before the new source can feed the system. The presenter said bacteria tests have cleared and that turning the new well into service is awaiting final permitting.
On contingency, Speaker 5 projected available contingency funds of $151,254. Bid alternates discussed included a full‑property chain‑link fence priced in the discussion at roughly $63.50 per foot (the transcript cited a total of about $62,500), a 300‑foot pond fence estimated at roughly $15,000, and tank‑cleaning services (quote pending). The contractor Taurus provided a fence price that the council said was on the high side; council members asked staff to solicit additional bids to reduce cost.
Council members and the engineering team also discussed replacing in‑line valves with 10‑inch piping on a section currently sized at 6 inches; one speaker said such a replacement could exceed $150,000 depending on length and scope. A backup generator with long lead times and a separate grant-funded pressure pump (pending federal-to-state funding) were discussed as related but distinct budget items.
Council direction: staff and the engineer will check with the state (Michael Granger was named) about what can be funded from contingency, solicit competitive bids for fencing and tank cleaning, and bring recommended contingency spending back to the council at the October meeting.
