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Council approves Variable Frequency Drives on Wells 5 and 6, 4–0–1
Summary
The Nortonville City Council voted to install Variable Frequency Drives on Wells 5 and 6 to reduce electricity costs and equipment wear; the motion passed 4–0–1 with one abstention. Superintendent Steve Pruett recommended the change after staff analysis.
The Nortonville City Council voted to install Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on Wells 5 and 6, a move the city says will reduce electricity costs and decrease wear on well motors. The motion carried 4–0–1; councilmembers Brad Noll, Alan Barnes, Mitchell Ellerman and Steve Noll voted yes, and Spencer Brown abstained.
City Superintendent Steve Pruett recommended the installation, citing operational savings and reduced mechanical stress on the pumps. There was no recorded formal objection during the vote. Next steps discussed included scheduling the procurement and installation; the council did not record a mover or seconder in the minutes. The decision was made during the superintendent report, and the council provided direction to proceed with the installations.
