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Commission okays $525 to hardwire timer for Komi's Pond aeration pump
Summary
After debate about liability and serviceability, the commission voted to pay $525 to hire a private electrician to hardwire a timer for the Komi's Pond aeration pump to reduce run time and save electricity.
The Norfolk Conservation Commission voted to pay $525 to have a private electrician hardwire a timer for the aeration pump at Komi's Pond. Commissioners weighed the reduced operating cost and longer equipment life from a timed schedule against concerns about liability and the difficulty of bypassing a hardwired timer; proponents argued long‑term efficiency gains outweighed the up‑front cost.
A member who supported the purchase said the timer would allow the pump to run on a schedule (for example, 12 hours on, 12 hours off) and "cut the cost of operation in half," while others warned that hardwiring would require an electrician to undo if problems arose. The motion to pay the $525 private‑install fee passed on recorded roll call.
