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Glendo council denies building permit over water-meter encroachment; resident raises long-running low-pressure complaint
Summary
The Glendo Town Council unanimously denied a building permit after finding the proposed structure would sit over a town water meter and encroach on an easement. At the same meeting a resident said he has had low water pressure for five months; ownershi p of the line remains unresolved and staff described recent flushing work.
GLENDO, Wyo. — The Glendo Town Council unanimously denied a building permit Nov. 13 after council members determined the proposed structure would sit over a town water meter and encroach on a public water easement.
Heather Schoning, councilmember, moved to deny the Tipsword building permit, saying the proposal placed the structure above the town meter and within the easement; Kelly Jones seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The council did not record any conditions to allow an altered proposal at this meeting.
The denial followed routine commission reports on the town's water system. Schoning reported the town completed flushing service lines with Badger under budget and said, in theory, the lines should be reliable for about four years. Schoning also asked permission to survey property lines near Amy’s on the north side of the Community Center parcel and raised bonding as an option for a proposed maintenance building improvement project.
A separate issue raised during the meeting involved a resident complaint about prolonged low water pressure. Resident Norbert Schultz told the council he has experienced little pressure for about five months. Council members and staff discussed who owns the water line serving Schultz but did not reach a definitive determination or announce an immediate repair plan.
Outside of the discussion, Justin Bekelja, who identified himself as having nearly 20 years in the water industry, offered suggestions from a recent AVI meeting that he said could save the town money on water wells. The council did not take formal action on those suggestions during the meeting.
Assistant Clerk Kelsey Crabtree reported that she and Public Works Director Steve Eller attended a water conference and that the town’s BMS pay system is scheduled to go live Dec. 9, 2024. Eller said the public works department needs gravel hauled; the fire department indicated it will hang the town's Christmas lights.
Votes at a glance: The council approved the meeting agenda; approved Oct. 9 minutes with an amendment changing the community center amount to $12,695; approved the Treasurer’s Report and claims; and unanimously denied the Tipsword building permit. Kelly Jones moved to adjourn and Heather Schoning seconded; the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
The minutes were signed and submitted by Assistant Clerk Kelsey Crabtree.
