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Stanhope authorizes sewer mapping as public works flags lift-station and equipment needs
Summary
Council authorized continued sewer-system mapping by CIT, took no action on a plumbing issue at 560 Alfred Street pending proof, and heard from Public Works that lift-station repairs and bucket-truck certification may require costly parts and further estimates.
At its Sept. 10 meeting, the Stanhope City Council authorized CIT to continue mapping the city's sewer system and discussed near-term public-works needs including the lift station and the bucket truck.
Council Member Kempton Young moved to have CIT continue sewer mapping; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The council also discussed a problem at 560 Alfred Street: according to the minutes, CIT determined the issue was caused by poor ventilation or defective plumbing, and the council declined to take action without additional proof. Council directed that the public be notified when CIT is in town, with signs to be posted at the Post Office and 1st State Bank.
Public Works employee Tim Dally reported the lift station is repaired for now but recommended the city plan for installation of submersible pumps in the future because replacement parts for the current pumps are difficult to obtain. Dally said each replacement pump is about $7,000 and the city would need two. He added the bucket truck is due for certification in November; while he freed the brakes, the truck now has a coolant leak. The council advised Dally to obtain cost estimates for repairs before the truck is certified.
Mayor Kelly Wirtz told the council that Rick Young has identified a potential grant opportunity to replace the lift station and is working with Bolton & Mink to assess Stanhope's eligibility. Council members did not record a decision to pursue the grant at this meeting; the mayor said more information will follow.
Next steps noted in the minutes include posting public notices when CIT is in town and directing Public Works to return with repair estimates for the bucket truck and any pump-replacement plan. No procurement or construction decisions were recorded on Sept. 10.
