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Phillipsburg authorizes water-system engineering study, planning commission clears code-book edits
Summary
The council approved pursuing an engineering evaluation of the city’s water supply and systems with Schwab Eaton at an hourly rate not to exceed $10,000, and accepted the Planning Commission’s editorial review of the municipal code book with instructions to move forward with printing.
The Phillipsburg City Council authorized staff to pursue an engineering evaluation of the city’s water supply, treatment, storage and distribution systems, with Schwab Eaton to perform work at an hourly rate not to exceed $10,000, Utilities Director Kent Footh told the council.
Footh said the study is intended to identify or confirm areas to improve sustainability in the well field, better utilize existing water rights and maximize pumping across the year. The firm will produce a three-phase prioritized plan with cost estimates for each phase to inform short-term projects and a five-year capital plan; Footh said the plan would be used to pursue grant funding.
Footh also said he will attend the KRWA Lead and Copper meeting in Russell on July 15 for updates from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Public Works Director Trent Weinman updated the council on the fuel facility project, reporting the Airport Board decided to use available funds for concrete rather than a proposed awning. Weinman said the Planning Commission completed editorial work on the municipal code book and recommended proceeding with American Legal for the next printing step; the council agreed by consensus to move forward.
Weinman recommended reverting to the previous personnel policy because the newer draft referenced a City Administrator; the council voted unanimously to revert to the old personnel policy. The council also approved a Budget/Audit Agreement with Mapes & Miller, CPAs. Appointments to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board were made as recommended by Mayor Munyon.
