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Culbertson delays final water-tank work as weather, valve replacement and leaks persist
Summary
Council heard repeated updates that tank interior coating and final sealing require sustained warm weather; a needed 12" valve may cost $3,000–$4,000 and by December the tank showed leaks requiring contractor return.
Council members received multiple updates in 2020 on repair work to the town’s million-gallon water tank.
Town staff reported a contract with Carr Coatings and work from Pittsburg Tanks to address interior coating and sealing, but contractors cannot complete final sealing until nighttime and daytime temperatures consistently exceed 50°F. The minutes note a 12" valve that needs replacement at an estimated $3,000–$4,000, and council members discussed sequencing so the tank only needs to be drained once.
In December council and the town engineer reported the tank was leaking and that Pittsburg Tanks would need to return to address workmanship issues. Council repeatedly listed the tank repair on agendas and tied remaining work scheduling to seasonal temperatures.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: complete valve replacement, schedule contractor return in warm weather and test the tank after repairs.
