Encampment council gets ready for 2016 maintenance

At their regular February meeting, the Encampment Town Council approved expenditures for several pieces of equipment related to town maintenance.

The town is looking to move forward with replacement of some fire hydrants and valves and work on the water main loop along Rankin Ave. The expenditure for some new fire hydrants has already been approved.

Ken Schwerdt of Engineering Associates said he expects the cost of replacing the hydrants and valves to be around $2,000. The fire hydrant and valve replacement is a continuation of work begun in 2015. Valve replacement along the main water line was prioritized above working on the Rankin Ave. main by the council.

The council also approved spending up to $1,200 to build a new trailer for grounds keeping equipment, $300 to make an offer on truck-mounted sanding equipment for sale by the town of Saratoga and up to $3,000 for new bulk fuel storage tanks and stands. The fuel tanks will allow the town to continue to buy fuel for its vehicles in bulk and save money compared to buying at gas stations.

Brad Hebig brought a request before the council to approve the deferment of water and sewer bills for a building he is donating use of to the Lions Club. The council agreed to save the request for further consideration after asking Hebig to provide an agreement showing Lions Club ownership of the building.