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Tipton Utility Service Board approves $295,259.97 in claims and reviews finances, pump and clarifier plans
Summary
The Tipton Utility Service Board on Feb. 2 approved minutes and $295,259.97 in claims, heard a financial report showing a $60,000 year‑over‑year net after $1.2 million in investments, and received staff updates on planned pump replacements, filter work and a possible $1M–$2M clarifier project.
Tipton Utility Service Board members approved minutes and a claims payment of $295,259.97 at their Feb. 2 meeting and spent the bulk of the session on a financial update and near‑term capital needs.
Speaker 1 moved to approve the previous meeting minutes "as written," Speaker 3 seconded and Speaker 2 confirmed the motion carried. Later, Speaker 4 moved to "pay claims 27 4 70 through 27 5 43 for $295,259.97," the motion was seconded and Speaker 2 stated the motion carried.
Board Treasurer/Staff (Speaker 3) summarized year‑end results, saying, "I sent out the financials December, a quick year over year comparison with the net being 60,000 to the good year over year." He said that figure comes after more than $1,200,000 in investments, "mostly in electrical, big heavy equipment, but some water and some stormwater project improvements." He described the year as "another good year" but added the utility has additional investments planned.
On specific capital needs, Speaker 3 said staff obtained three bids for replacing two lift‑station pumps and reported the installed cost is "just under $41,000" and that it will take "4 to 6 weeks to get the new pumps." He said he did not necessarily need the board to approve the purchase that night but wanted to confirm and move forward.
Staff also described work at the Westwater treatment plant: correcting filter bottoms is likely a "$100,000 plus" expense and staff will consult Wesler Engineering on next steps. Looking further ahead, Speaker 3 said the utility should consider replacing three of four small clarifiers at the wastewater plant and estimated that project could be "a 1,000,000 to $2,000,000 project," with other smaller items bundled in while that work occurs.
Speaker 3 also noted a recent safety training on Jan. 21 focused on slips, trips and falls and said it was well attended and documented. He added the city ball fields received a DNR permit; the utility will provide limited water, sewer and electrical service for restrooms and a concession stand.
The board did not take separate roll‑call votes on specific purchases during the meeting; Speaker 3 said he will bring a water and sewer rates discussion back to a future agenda to consider whether rate changes are needed to cover upcoming investments.
The meeting adjourned after the items were discussed.
