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Board reviews $21,000 pump quote and water-fund shortfall for well repairs
Summary
The board reviewed a $21,000 quote for a submersible pump and $12,000 in electrical work; members noted a $48,000 water fund balance and discussed raising assessments to cover deeper repairs and ongoing maintenance.
Board members discussed repair options for the community well after receiving multiple quotes. The minutes record a $21,000 quote for a submersible pump from Klamath Pump and an additional $12,000 estimate for electrical work that could be installed later. Matt Nelson reported receiving information from Randy before the meeting and said Randy had written quotes available.
Members discussed the possibility of drilling deeper to bypass a puncture in the aquifer that Tim McDermott said was caused by a nearby farmer; Matt Nelson cautioned the board that they did not have the funds to go deeper. Secretary/Treasurer Judy Mangrum reported the water fund balance at $48,000 and said assessments may need to be raised to cover repairs.
Bill Palmesa spoke about his previous experience maintaining wells and explained approaches to repairs and storage concerns; members discussed the cost trade-offs of submersible pumps versus deeper drilling. The minutes also note equipment concerns at well house #2, including a motor running hot that may require switching.
No formal spending motion or vote on the well repairs was recorded in the minutes; the board discussed funding options and directed follow-up work to gather quotes and consider assessment adjustments before making a final decision.
