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Ferron council weighs installing meters on parks after discovery of long-running leak
Summary
Council members discussed adding dedicated water meters at city parks and other properties after staff discovered a likely long-running leak on a 6‑inch line. Council asked staff to collect meter size/pricing and coordinate installation with the special service district; no purchase decision was made.
Council discussion centered on installing individual water meters at Ferron City parks and other municipal properties to detect leaks and accurately allocate usage. Council member Mike Bailey (item lead) said the city currently records total usage but lacks meters on some park meter wells; staff reported that a 6‑inch line near playground bathrooms has had a broken valve cap and may have been leaking for years.
Council and staff noted that a 6‑inch meter would be costly, that some meter wells exist but lack meter heads, and that the Special Service District typically installs meters. Options considered included placing meters at property entry points or at the existing meter wells. Staff agreed to obtain sizes and pricing (including the expensive 6‑inch option) and to report back. Council discussed contractor access and a planned credit‑card water‑fill station to reduce unmetered contractor draws.
No formal vote or purchase was taken. Council asked staff (Garrett and the special service district) to compile meter sizes, installation costs and recommended locations, and to return with a recommendation for the council to approve and schedule installations.
