HomeMy WebLinkAboutp1 - August 29, 2018 COW specialSPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
August 29, 2018
The special Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by City Clerk Kimberly Dewis
at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember Powell.
Lead Water Service Line Replacement Presentation and Discussion
City Manager Kozal provided an overview of the topics to be discussed. He stated that the
city's water supply was safe. There were municipalities that had projects halted over concerns of
lead service lines. This presentation and discussion would include recommendations at how to
address these concerns.
Eric Weiss, Water Director, presented information on water service lines. A copy of the
presentation is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mr. Weiss provided a lead service line
regulatory history, and a graphic of water service lines and who is responsible for the different
sections of the line. He outlined the typical disruptions to the line service: unstable water,
galvanic corrosion and physical disruption. Mr. Weiss provided the results of Lead Service Line
inventory and noted properties potentially impacted and how many were residential properties.
Jeffery Freeman, Engineering Enterprises Inc., provided an overview of current and proposed
regulatory changes. He outlined surrounding communities proposed replacement programs
including possible funding sources.
Eric Weiss outlined the impacts of the regulatory changes including private property
considerations and costs, non -responsive residents and future capital improvement projects. He
outlined policy proposals to address the lead service line issues. He stated that currently the city
replaces about 150 public lead water mains annually. The policy proposals included:
homeowners replacing the line with their own plumbers; homeowners using city approved
plumbers to do the work and pay for the work over a period of time; or signing a waiver to use a
filter or bottled water order for a two year period.
There was discussion regarding residential property costs, impact on future homeowners, and
loan options.
Public Comment
Tod Martin stated he was glad this issue was being addressed. He liked the suggestion of
possibly using CDBG funds to help with homeowner cost and would like to see different
requirements for this project for landlords.
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Sue Webb suggested that testing could be done with those that have already experienced the
service line replacement. Also, she would like to see these options given to homeowners that
have already had the service line replaced.
Adjournment
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adjourn. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis September 12, 2018
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved