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Utilities committee reviews 14.2‑acre site and $44,900 purchase to relocate electric operations
Summary
The utilities committee discussed acquiring roughly 14.2 acres at 251 Road for relocation of the electric department, describing a proposed purchase price of $44,900 plus roughly $40,000 in three‑phase electrical work to the landowner; staff and councilors asked for surveys, buffers and site visits before proceeding.
The utilities committee considered a proposed land acquisition for future relocation of the electric department. Presenters said the parcel (about 14.2 acres, part of a larger tract) would provide space for equipment, vehicles and improved operational response; staff included a survey in the agenda packet and described a proposed purchase structure.
"This transaction will be for the purchase price on total of $44,900 and an end time for 3 phase electrical build down... roughly $40,000," a presenter stated while summarizing the proposed deal. Committee members and staff discussed access points, noting options such as Hubley/Old Hartford Road or Pee Wee Drive and described plans for a 200‑plus‑foot tree buffer to separate the site from nearby residences.
Members expressed concern about truck traffic and resident impacts and urged site visits prior to any final decision. Staff noted $87,000 had been set aside last year for electric department land acquisition and characterized this purchase as an opportunity to acquire land at a reasonable rate. No purchase was authorized tonight; the committee concluded with agreement to pursue surveys, site visits and additional discussion.
