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Council hears report of damaged water meter and sewer-plant recovery; staff says contractor billed for repairs
Summary
Utility staff reported a contractor 'bored right through' a water-meter can, said staff invoiced that contractor for parts and overtime, and described sewer-plant cleanup progress including a quoted ~ $24,000 cost for a replacement flight pump.
Utility staff briefed the council on recent problems at the city's water and wastewater systems and on contractor damage to a meter can.
A speaker identified in the record as utility staff described a recent incident in which a contractor "bore right through the side of the meter can out there," and said staff contacted the contractor's supervisor to address the damage. Staff reported they had invoiced the contractor for plumbing supplies and overtime. The council discussed whether the contractor should bear the full financial responsibility for the damage.
On sewer-plant operations, staff said crews had cleared rags and debris that had damaged drum screens and reported progress in treatment. At one point the staff said they had processed 186,000 (units as stated in the transcript) and that flows treated were higher than the city had been putting into the system at this point last year. The city said it was working to lower tank levels and that redundancy in pumps was in place while repairs continue.
A replacement flight pump was quoted in the discussion at about "24 thousand" in the audio record; staff indicated they would get a formal quote and move forward if needed. Staff also discussed scheduling additional cleanings, chlorine treatments and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions for equipment and support.
Quotation highlights: An on-record utility staff member said, "They bore right through the side of the meter can out there," and a cost discussion referenced a "24 thousand" price for a flight pump.
What happens next: Staff said invoices have been sent to the responsible contractor for parts and overtime; further decision-making (purchase of a new pump and additional cleaning) depends on formal quotes and repair scheduling.
Limitations: The transcript provides statements by utility staff and references to invoices and quotes but does not include contractor responses or signed invoices in the record.
