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Water test fails and sewer manholes fail; commission requests reports, seeks developer capacity estimate and approves vouchers
Summary
Water main pressure testing failed and several sewer manholes failed testing; retests will follow repairs and Commissioner Dave Lewis requested copies of reports. Commissioners agreed to seek an estimate from Underwood Engineers for a capacity evaluation requested by developer Leigh Bosse, authorized AP Voucher #15 and adjourned unanimously.
The commission reviewed recent pressure testing and other administrative matters. Administrator Penny Griffin noted Hillsborough Heights water main pressure testing on Aug. 1 failed, indicating a leak; sewer pressure testing on Aug. 8 showed the sewer mains passed but two sewer manholes failed and a third could not be tested because of debris. Commissioners said retesting will be scheduled after necessary repairs. Commissioner Dave Lewis requested that staff obtain copies of the testing result reports for the commission's records.
Separately, the commission reviewed documentation submitted by developer Leigh Bosse for a proposed development near Preston Street. Per a prior agreement, commissioners will submit the materials to Underwood Engineers and request an estimate for a conceptual capacity evaluation for potential water and sewer extensions; the evaluation is to be paid for by Mr. Bosse and the estimate will be forwarded to him when received.
On routine business the commission reviewed and authorized 2024 AP Voucher #15 (water $14,140.82; sewer $20,095.94), approved timecards and the July 23, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioner Dana Clow moved to adjourn; Commissioner Dave Lewis seconded and all voted in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Why it matters: failed pressure tests indicate system defects needing repair before lateral connections or service changes; a conceptual capacity evaluation will determine whether the system can support proposed extensions. The voucher authorization represents routine financial approval for current operations.
What happens next: repairs and retesting will be scheduled; the commission will forward the developer's materials to Underwood Engineers and share the estimate with the developer.
