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Kincaid to replace 30-year-old inflow meter at sewer plant; trustees approve $3,655 quote
Summary
Foreman Christian Vacker reported the sewer plant inflow meter is 30 years old and intermittent; trustees approved a $3,655 replacement quote and acknowledged potential tariff charges on the part.
Foreman Christian Vacker told trustees that the inflow meter at the sewer plant had stopped working for about two months and that the vendor said the model is 30 years old and no longer manufactured. He presented a quote of $3,655 for a replacement and wiring and warned that tariffs could add to the cost. Trustee Paso moved to approve the purchase and Gibson seconded; the motion passed with all ayes.
Vacker said the quote came from the supplier and that Vandeventer indicated the age and unavailability of the existing meter. Trustees discussed whether additional tariffs would apply and approved proceeding to replace the unit to restore reliable measurement at the plant.
