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Council hears proposal to interconnect with Ramsey Water for REMC sprinkler system; cost questions remain
Summary
A local business (REMC) seeks an interconnection between Ramsey Water and the town supply so a sprinkler system can operate; engineers described a control-valve arrangement intended to isolate Ramsey’s flow unless Corydon’s pressure drops, but the town asked Ramsey for firm cost and billing information before authorizing the connection.
Joe Sherman presented a proposal to tie the REMC warehouse sprinkler system into Ramsey Water via an interconnection protected by a control valve and metered connection. Sherman explained the recommended configuration: tie into Ramsey’s 10‑inch main with a 4‑inch meter, a meter pit and a pressure-control valve set to admit Ramsey water only when Corydon’s pressure drops below a prearranged threshold.
He described why the interconnection is being sought: existing supply pressures near the REMC building are marginal for the sprinkler pump’s design and the interconnection would increase available pressure and reliability for fire suppression. Sherman said Ramsey indicated it could supply water from its 10‑inch main but that Ramsey’s board must approve the terms; Ramsey was expected to provide tentative cost figures at a board meeting the following Monday.
Council members raised financial and operational questions: whether the town would incur a standing monthly meter charge even if the sprinkler never runs; how consumption caused by pressure-equalization (“trickle effect”) would be billed; and which party would be responsible for annual backflow-prevention inspection and maintenance. Sherman confirmed a backflow prevention device would be provided in the Ramsey meter pit and said Ramsey would likely maintain the device up to the point of connection; town staff and council asked for explicit cost numbers and written terms before any formal approval.
The council did not adopt a final agreement and directed staff to collect Ramsey’s proposed fees, meter charges and written interconnection terms to assess fiscal and operational impacts. Council members also asked for clarity on liability and testing responsibilities for backflow prevention.
