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Council authorizes repair of Well 4 after inspection showed reduced efficiency
Summary
Following a water utilities report on pump and well efficiency, the council authorized repairs to Well 4 (estimated at about $44,310), discussed cleaning versus pump replacement and agreed to use available depreciation/operating funds; motion passed by voice vote.
Councilors approved repairs for Well 4 after reviewing a Peerless inspection that showed roughly a 27% loss of efficiency for the worst of three wells. Council members discussed technical causes—age of pumps (23–24 years), plugged screens, and transducer issues—and weighed options between a cleaning pull, pump replacement, or full repair.
Estimate figures discussed during the meeting included a Well 4 repair cost of about $44,310 and a pump replacement in the neighborhood of $10,000. Members reviewed funding options, noting the depreciation fund balance of $95,157.91 and water operating funds (approximately $235,000), and considered staggering well work over several years to avoid depleting reserves. Tim Hill and contractor availability were discussed as follow‑up items.
A motion to proceed with Well 4 repairs was moved and seconded; the vote was recorded as a voice vote in favor. Council asked staff to obtain cleaning‑only cost estimates as a comparative figure and to coordinate contractor schedules and budget allocations for the work.
