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Commissioners approve purchase of replacement membranes, authorize letter to Mann‑Hummel
Summary
Queenstown commissioners voted 3‑0 to purchase replacement wastewater treatment membranes and directed the town attorney to draft a letter to Mann‑Hummel after Public Works warned the existing membranes 'are due to fail at any given time.'
George Smith of Susquehanna told commissioners the town should "proceed with purchase of new membranes as quoted recently by Mann‑Hummel," saying the existing membranes "are due to fail at any given time" and that buying replacements now would give the town time to evaluate alternatives and plan any retrofit work.
Commissioner Bryon Callahan moved to purchase the new membranes and to send correspondence to Mann‑Hummel; Commissioner Tom Willis seconded and the motion carried 3-0. The minutes record: "Mann‑Hummel legal letter ... Willis second. VOTE: 3 aye - 0 nay. Ryan will draft a letter to send to Mann‑Hummel." Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan will prepare that draft letter.
Public Works indicated the replacement purchase is intended to avoid an imminent failure and to allow staff time to evaluate membrane brands and any required retrofits. No contract award amount was recorded in the meeting minutes; the town will proceed according to purchasing rules and any applicable procurement thresholds.
