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Crews start grinder-pump replacements; inspectors and homeowner wiring could slow progress, staff says
Summary
Public works staff reported work has begun on grinder-pump replacements but crews paused when required electrician and inspector were not on site; inspectors will check homeowner disconnect switches and wiring, which may delay some installs.
Public works staff reported July 20 that crews have started replacing grinder pumps in Fleming but stopped work at a site when no electrician or inspector was available, delaying expected daily progress.
"We finally we got started today, with the grinder pump replacements," Mark (staff member) said. He said the contract requires an inspector on site and an electrician to handle electrical connections; crews will resume once both are present. Mark said the contractor aims for multiple replacements per day but acknowledged the work slows when electrical and control-panel work is needed.
Council and staff emphasized homeowners’ responsibilities for disconnect switches and house wiring. Mark said a state inspector must check the disconnect switch and that the homeowner may need to address wiring between a breaker box and the disconnect: "He has to check the disconnect switch, which is the responsibility really of your homeowner," Mark said. The mayor added that if wiring issues delay work, crews will move on and return later to finish that property.
Staff also discussed a pre-bid meeting for gravity sewer repairs and plans to use leftover project funds to replace two manholes identified as especially degraded. Council directed staff to mark locations and prepare bid documents for the manhole replacements.
