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Board approves up to $64,244 to replace failed Well 6 after corrosion found
Summary
Following a presentation on a failed well casing and pump, the board voted to authorize a 50% deposit ($32,122) and to allow the public works director to complete Well 6 replacement work, not to exceed $64,244, with Brown/Adams Well Drilling contracted to perform the work.
The board authorized immediate replacement work on Well Number 6 after staff reported the well casing (standpipe) is corroded and the pump has failed. Staff explained that pit corrosion in the downpipe compromised structural integrity and that replacing the entire well is recommended to avoid a higher‑cost emergency repair later. Brown Well Drilling (with Adams Well Drilling in transition) provided the quote and the board approved a 50% deposit of $32,122 with a total not‑to‑exceed cost of $64,244.
"the actual pipe that the casing is in the ground is corroded pitted," the presenting staff member said when describing the condition. The board moved, seconded, and voted unanimously to authorize the deposit and to empower the public works director to act on behalf of the township for project completion. Staff later corrected the horsepower specification for the replacement pump from 7.5 to 75 horsepower after the public works director confirmed the correct figure; staff said no contract amendment was required.
