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Fairfield officials look at water projects

By Linda Petersen
FAIRFIELD — At their September 19 meeting, the town council considered authorizing the installation of a six-foot concrete wall around the town water tanks' control panel and meter base to protect them from being vandalized, along with bringing in dirt to build up a dirt mound around the spring. Town officials are looking into a previous water project grant to see if there are enough funds to cover the project. Mayor Brad Gurney said even if there were not enough funds left in that account, it would be good to go ahead and get a quote on the cost to possibly budget for it from the general water account.

The council also looked at possibly extending the culinary water line out by the Messersmith property near highway 73. Town Council member Tyler Thomas said it would be beneficial for the town to do so, given the number of new property owners wanting to hook onto the culinary system. He said it would be more beneficial for the town to have these people hook onto the system versus drilling a well and the town would benefit from the water impact fees.

After the council expressed interest, Gurney asked Thomas to contact the property owners to determByine their level of interest. He also asked Thomas to find out how much it would cost to extend the line and to get quotes on the project. Then, town officials would know how much the town would need to contribute to the project, along with the amount each property owner would need to pay to extend the line to his/her property, he said. Thomas said he would set up a meeting with the property owners and all those involved.

Changeout of the water meters throughout town was also discussed. Town Water Operator Matt Allison told the council he would be charging $55 per meter installation for drop-in meters and $65 per meter installation for those that require more work, for a total cost of $1,250 for the project. He will install the meters as they arrive. A letter was to be sent out to residents informing them of the project, that the meters have increased in price and that their water will be shut off while their meters are being installed. The installation work for the whole project can be done in three days, Allison said.

At the same meeting, Natalie Mckinney was sworn in as the town recorder.
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