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Stronghurst authorizes replacement motors as water well levels fall
Summary
The Village of Stronghurst approved purchase of new motors for the water plant after Water Superintendent Ronnie Gittings reported falling well levels and more frequent hauling; the board approved the purchase unanimously.
The Village of Stronghurst board approved replacement motors for the village water plant after hearing from Water Superintendent Ronnie Gittings about a drop in well output.
"The well is getting down into the 60s, resulting in having to haul more frequently," Ronnie Gittings told the board, saying the village currently hauls water on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. He told trustees the existing motors "cannot be rebuilt and will need new ones." Trustee Janice Smith moved to approve purchase of the new motors; Trustee Mike Swisher seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The move follows the board's broader discussion of a multi-phase well project. The minutes note the village has secured a USDA grant for phase 1 and is pursuing additional funding for later phases. Board members did not specify a vendor or cost in the meeting minutes; the board approved the purchase and directed staff to proceed with procurement steps.
