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4. APPROVE MINUTES <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to approve the <br />minutes from the July 17, 2012 and October 16, 2012, Public Works Meetings. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Elvig, and McGlone. <br />Voting No: None. <br />5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br />5.01: Well #4 Motor and Pump Repair <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson reviewed the staff report and explained the need to rebuild the Well <br />#4 pump and motor and replace the 130-foot drop pipe including the leaking check valve. He <br />presented the quotes received and indicated funding would be through the #9601 Water <br />Enterprise Fund. <br />Chairperson Backous asked about the workload of all eight pumps and the replacement plan. <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson explained that some wells are used more than others and the City <br />tries to not use the two larger pumps during the winter months since the smaller pumps use less <br />electricity. He advised that Well #5 is the next one scheduled for replacement in several years. <br />Chairperson Backous asked if other quotes were obtained. <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson stated they were not because it was a unique situation where you <br />have to pull the motor out of the ground to determine if something is wrong with it. <br />Chairperson Backous asked if the costs are reasonable. <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson stated most of the City' s wells were constructed by E.H. Renner, a <br />fair company to work with. He indicated there are only three companies in the United States that <br />will fix a Hitachi motor and E.H. Renner said Submersible Motor Engineering USA is one of the <br />most reasonable and they have had the best luck with them. <br />Councilmember McGlone advocated for creating a pool of qualified companies for well repair so <br />the City does not find itself in special situations. He noted the City could bid out the work with a <br />three-year contract and during that time if something needs to be fixed, the City would already <br />have the price list. He stated he hopes the Council considers that in the New Year. <br />Councilmember Elvig asked about the warranty on the E.H. Renner work. <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson stated the wear rings and impellors are new and portions of the pump <br />will need to be machined. He indicated he will get the information on their warranty, thinking it <br />is 12 months. <br />Public Works Committee / November 20, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 8 <br />