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Public Works approves sewer blower maintenance and pump replacement; reviews lighting plan and staffing succession
Summary
Public Works approved blower maintenance and replacement of check valves (not to exceed $5,500), accepted a vendor bid for a high‑service turbine pump and motor replacement (not to exceed ~$43,000), reviewed a multi‑year light‑painting program and authorized succession‑planning recruitment steps.
The Public Works committee approved operational repairs and capital replacements to maintain water and wastewater systems and reviewed multi‑year street-lighting and staffing plans.
Specifically, the committee approved a Ventor Engineering proposal to perform necessary blower maintenance and check‑valve replacement for the wastewater treatment blowers (not to exceed $5,500). Members also authorized acceptance of a Ventor bid to replace the high‑service vertical turbine pump and motor (not to exceed approximately $43,000) after staff reported the existing pump developed a significant leak and a full replacement was the prudent option.
Public Works staff described an ongoing lighting renewal project with Ultra Play (10 lights per quarter; approximately 160 lights targeted over several years) that will use budgeted energy‑efficiency funds to swap older sports- and highway‑lighting equipment. The committee discussed turnaround scheduling, globe replacement costs and donor plaque handling for previously dedicated streetlights.
On personnel, staff outlined succession planning for an anticipated retirement in April and received authorization to begin internal advertising for lead positions to build overlap and continuity; the committee approved the step pay increase for Brian Schader to $22.38/hour effective Nov. 27, 2024.
Staff will return with vendor quotes, procurement documents and schedule details for council consideration as required.
