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City approves $10,468 in repairs to Senior Center sprinkler system after corrosion-related leaks
Summary
The Jerome City Council added a late agenda item and unanimously approved $10,468 for repairs to the Senior Center sprinkler system after corrosive antifreeze caused leaks; Fire Chief Mike Harrison said staff contracted Tribal Fire to flush and upgrade components to extend the system’s life.
The Jerome City Council on June 16 voted unanimously to approve repairs to the Senior Center sprinkler system at a cost of $10,468.00 after the council agreed to add the out-of-deadline item to the agenda earlier in the meeting.
Fire Chief Mike Harrison told the council the sprinkler system had begun leaking in April because staff had been using antifreeze to prevent winter freezing; the antifreeze was corrosive and had damaged pipes and gauges. Harrison said the city contracted Tribal Fire to flush the system, remove remaining corrosive material, replace failed pipes and gauges, install a check valve to keep the system drier, and add a food-grade antifreeze that should be less corrosive. He said a full system replacement would be substantially more expensive and that regular maintenance was anticipated to prolong the repaired system’s service life.
Councilman Dale Ross moved to approve the repairs and Councilwoman Jeri Ahrens seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bryan Craig asked about a warranty; Chief Harrison stated he was not aware of one. The council approved the $10,468.00 expenditure following that exchange.
The council’s vote followed a procedural motion earlier in the meeting to add the sprinkler-repair item even though it had been submitted after the agenda-posting deadline. Mayor Christopher Barber presided over the meeting, which concluded at 5:43 p.m.
