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Kimley and Horn offers mapping, hydraulic modeling to guide McIntosh water upgrades
Summary
Consultants from Kimley and Horn told the McIntosh Town Council on June 3 they can produce color‑coded maps, hydraulic modeling and staged planning to identify and prioritize water‑line repairs and support grant and loan applications; a resident said the council voted on related projects in 2021 and the town manager said he would research that claim.
Consultants from Kimley and Horn told the Town of McIntosh Council on June 3 that they can produce color‑coded maps, hydraulic modeling and a staged planning proposal to identify and prioritize repairs to the town’s water lines and help the town pursue grants and loans.
Heath Smith, Cara Elliot and Savannah Smith, presenters from consulting firm Kimley and Horn, said the maps would show where lines run and identify pipe size and material. They said hydraulic modeling would allow the firm to test pressures and produce specific improvement recommendations for locations with low pressure or other problems. The presenters also said Kimley and Horn can assist with grant and loan applications and will draft a planning phase broken into stages for the council to review.
The presentation prompted a public comment from resident Patty Dodd, who said the council previously voted on water‑infrastructure projects on April 8, 2021. TM Gonzalez, listed in the record as town manager, told the council that the alleged vote predated his employment and that staff would need to research the town record to confirm what was decided in 2021.
The agenda recorded the civic civility pledge and roll call: President Ciotti (present), Vice President Mullikin (present), Councilor Deaderick (absent), Councilor Jones (present), Councilor Medeiros (present) and Mayor Scott (present). No motions or votes on water projects were recorded in the supplied transcript segments. Kimley and Horn said they would put together a phased planning proposal for the council’s consideration; the town manager will follow up on the 2021 vote question.
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m., as recorded in the supplied transcript.
