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Knob Noster approves lagoon pump replacements, sidewalk phase and sewer manhole lining
Summary
Aldermen approved replacing two lagoon pumps ($20,759), authorized Phase 1 of a Washington Street sidewalk project (estimated $32,000 plus gravel) and approved manhole lining recommended by Smico to address sewer issues in the eastern quadrant and Hillcrest.
The Board of Aldermen approved a package of maintenance and infrastructure actions at its Sept. 2 meeting.
A JCI Industrial Technologies Company quote showed repairing both lagoon pumps would cost $25,591.00 while replacing them would cost $20,759.00. The board voted to purchase two replacement pumps for $20,759.00 and requested a service agreement for ongoing maintenance (motion by Alderman Charrette; vote 6–0).
The board also authorized Public Works to begin Phase 1 of a three-phase sidewalk replacement on Washington Street (70-foot sections inside a 200-foot stretch). The City Administrator estimated the full sidewalk could be laid for approximately $32,000 plus gravel; the board approved Phase 1 (motion by Alderman Stauffer-Baum) 6–0 and will reassess Public Works’ capacity after the first phase.
Regarding wastewater infrastructure, the board reviewed Smico’s report that prioritized work in the city’s eastern quadrant and noted recurring sewer problems in Hillcrest and a stretch under Highway 50. The board approved beginning manhole lining on Smico-recommended stretches and to use residual funds to repair Hillcrest and verify the Highway 50 line (motion by Alderman Charrette, second Alderman Smith); motion carried 6–0.
Chief Van Vickle had earlier raised concern about liability for road damage from large construction trucks; board members flagged ongoing road-repair needs including potholes and a swell in the 12th Street cul-de-sac.
