April 4, 2018
The Louisa Water and Sewer Commission met in regular business session April 3, 2018 with Mayor Harold Slone presiding. In attendance were Board Members Jeff Kinser, Steven Lycans, Mitch Castle, Heath Preston, and Sam Lester. Others in attendance were Martin Wright, Mary Muncy, Brandon Leedy, Jim Smiley, Bob Martin, and Jason Helton.
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Call to order, 6:01pm
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Motion to approve minutes from March 2018 meeting made by Steven Lycans, Second by Heath Preston. All approve.
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Board heard update on Sewer Infiltration Reduction project. Presenting updates were Bob Martin, Chris Martin and Jim Smiley. Engineers advised they have storm drain designs complete at this time with new design to have enough capacity to handle all drainage from the streets. They are currently in the process of redesigning the sanitary sewer for the areas needing replaced. Main areas of concentration were North Lock Ave., Pike Street, and a portion of Main Cross St. All were determined to be problem areas in the initial camera inspection. Currently the storm sewer along these streets are running into the sanitary sewer and causing wash outs and violations at the sewer plant. The current lines are several decades old and were designed for both sanitary and storm sewer runoff, which was common practice at the time, but no longer meets code. Replacement could prevent millions of gallons of street runoff from running into the sewer plant during rain events. This project will qualify for 50% principal forgiveness ( a grant) from Kentucky Infrastructure Authority.
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Board heard update on Cynthia Chapel pump station. A customer from The area, was also present to inquire of completion date of pump station installation. Customer advised that there are currently pressure issues still with several customers on Plata Zoro Rd. Mayor Slone advised that the current pressure issues were due to a leak in the water main. He also advised that the pump station is currently not up and running due to delays in getting AEP to hook power up to the pump station. Power is now hooked up but it is having issues with the pressures of the pump station. Wascon will be servicing the station to correct the problem.
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Reviewed additional water tank inspection quote from Elite National Coatings & Inspections, LLC. Quote total was $16,500 for clean-out and inspection. Motion by Heath Preston to approve quote from Pittsburg Tank & Tower, with a quote price of $14,800. Second by Jeff Kinser. All approve.
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Mayor updated on KIA Water Main Replacement project, Project is scheduled to go before the KIA Board for approval on April 9, 2018, after which engineering design can be completed and project can go out for bid. This will replace some of the oldest water lines still remaining in the downtown area. Most of which are nearing 80 years old and have frequent leaks. A large portion of this project is being paid by grant monies from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority.
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Mayor updated on water meter changeout project. Advised that there were multiple problems discovered by meter manufacturer, Neptune. Mayor met with CEO of NECO, the contractor for installing meters, and Perfection Group, the performance contracting company. Mayor Slone stopped installations until NECO corrected problems with the meters that were already installed.
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Mayor updated on Lift stations at the sewer plant. The station has been underwater twice due to river flooding in the past month. Both pumps were broken at one time. One has been repaired and is operational. The second pump is currently being rebuilt at this time. Currently waiting on guide rails to be repaired. Also updated on various other projects being completed by the sewer department. Including replacing Chlorine and SO2 delivery system and various other lift station repairs.
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Martin Wright discussed new Dollar General on 2565 requesting new tap for the new building being built. Inquired if they would need to pay for a new tap and if they would need to pay for larger meter they requested. Customer will be required to pay normal tap fee if they use a 3/4 in. Meter or will need to pay the cost of the meter plus tap fee if needing a larger meter.
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Discussed tanker truck conversion to dump truck. Will need to auction the tank from the current truck, in a previous meeting the City Attorney determined a trade in was not permissible under law. Council will need to declare the tank surplus and advertise for bid to be sold. Dump truck can be completed by August 2018.
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Board also discussed changing the disconnect date for customers that have failed to pay their bills. No final determination was made. Office Supervisor will provide several different options to the board at the next meeting. The board is hopeful to make a new policy that is more customer friendly as well as prevent loss of revenue to the Department.
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Adjourned at 8:37pm