07-16-84 S&W Comm Minutes4:00 P. M.
July 16, 1984
WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE
The committee met in the Conference Room on this date. Present were committee members
•Nystul, Ruiz and Springer, Councilman Manning, Mayor McDowell, Water Supt. Hughes, DPW
Hammer, Developer Dean Marquardt, Paul Stokes, Scot Layman and George Murgel, all of
Stahly Engineering; Mark Weston, DHES Helena; and Rev. W. H. Menasco.
MONK AGREEMENT. C. Nystul stated the need to propose to Council to authorize Mayor to
sign the written agreement. Also to call for bids for acquisition of pipes, as the
City's portion of cost is in excess of $10,000. Both items to be presented to Council
at tonight's meeting. Approval of both moved, seconded and carried.
Supt. Hughes reported the need for authorization to call for bids for painting the
elevated tank inside and outside. Committee agreed, C. Ruiz moved for presentation
to Council. Seconded by C. Springer. All voted aye.
GREEN ACRES SEWER BILL. Marquardt reported that the line has been repaired, one gas-
ket was broken out on top and another was leaking. Pump time is significantly reduced
to about 1/8 of what it was. Discussion of resolving difference in charges; and if
there would be any recourse against contractor for faulty construction. Marquardt
stated that he realizes there has been some expense to the City, but doesn't feel that
a leak in the main should be tacked onto sewer charge. The question of the City accept-
ing the main was discussed.
Marquardt will review the agreement and submit a statement of items not spelled out in
the agreement, to present to Council. In the meantime, he stated that he can pay sub-
stiantially morethan the 10% now being paid on the bill. He will seek an attorney's
advice on recourse. C. Springer suggested that CA Neier investigate the Developer's
Extension Agreement.
Marquardt stated that he has submitted plans on water/sewer on Southgate, contemplates
city service. He requests a letter stating that plans comply with City specs. Ease-
ments have been made to City but deeds have not been recorded. He will be working
with DPW and Supt. Will address this in his statement also.
Supt. Hughes has the submittal on Ashley Townsite subdivision and reports no problem
with sanitation. The City vacated an alley around 20 years ago, there is no point in
filing this plat if the alley is to be dedicated. DPW Hughes will investigate this
before a decision is made.
SEWER REQUEST, SCHERER/HALVER
Supt. Hughes reported a letter requesting sewer extension from both residents who .live
on each side of the road. According to the plat, a dedicated road exists up to the
city limits. Both residents have problems with septic tanks and request city service.
The agreement with subdivision developer indicates that if we don't do something with
the road within 5 years from the time the plat is filed, the property reverts to lots
on either side of the right-of-way. The 5 year period ends in August. Does the city
want, to develop a street in that area? A search of files and CA records revealed no
such agreement; Austin Miller says that he has a copy of it.
Councilman Ruiz stated that he has discussed this with the County, who were willing to
share costs. He is concerned about further traffic compounding a present problem. He
has no problem with extending sewer and water, but if this commits us to putting a road
in, he is not sure if he wants to do it.
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C. Nystul stated that normal extension does not require approval because they have
filed wavers of protest and necessary documentation, so the Supt. is authorized to
extend services without the committee's consent.
Supt. Hughes recommends extending the main to 8", with the City providing the differ-
ence in cost of 6-8" materials.
C. Ruiz declined to authorize this until we are sure of what will happen with the road.
Supt. Hughes will get a copy of the agreement, then if the City Attorney finds no
problem, we can go with the request.
NORTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Menasco would like to have services extended to his
L shaped property, approximately 2 acres. He has preliminary building plans and is
interested in annexing. Temporarily, a trailer will be used as a parsonage.
It was suggested that he turn plans over to an engineer for a cost estimate of the
entire sewer line. He would later be able to recover some of the cost via a Developers
Extension Agreement. Will be tax exempt after construction of a building. Rev.
Menasco will obtain the necessary information and get back to DPW and Water Supt.
VOLUME TWO OF 201 PLAN. Stah.ly & Associates presented the revised 201 Facility Plan.
The plan suggests five alternatives for phosphorous and ammonia removal. The various
alternatives were discussed along with respective cost estimates. The urgency of
selecting an alternative was stressed, as well as the relative merits of each alter -
Isnative.
Councilman Nystul moved to request authorization for the Sewer & Water committee to
select one of the alternatives and to initiate the grant application and environmental
assessment, subject to public hearing. Seconded by C. Springer. Motion carried.
DPW Hammer and Supt. Hughes to report and make recommendation to the committee at the
next meeting. -
The deadline for 75% grant funding is August 6, at which time it reduces to 50%.
Mark Weston reported that the headworks design is currently being reviewed.
The next committee meeting was set for Wednesday, July 18th at 4:00 P. M. WWTP Olsen
will attend that meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 5:20 P. M.
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