Minutes of Meeting for Notification to Begin Work on Painting of Water Storage Tank – February 2, 1984
Minutes of Meeting for Notification to Begin Work on Painting of the Water Storage Tank
Meeting began at 4:30 pm at the residence of Mr. Walter Brieschke, Makanda, IL.
Present were: Mr. Harold Sheffler, Mr. Bob McCormick, Mrs. Kim Forby, Mr. Warren Hull, Mr. John Nannie, Mr. Doug Mayer, and Mr. Walter Brieschke.
Paint color was chosen to be Mobil Corporation paint No. Y-21 Lemon Yellow, the face is to be black paint and painted over the original lines. Mr. Hull, will order the required amounts.
Time schedule for the work: Mr. Hull and his crew will work continuously, including Saturdays and Sundays for 8-10 hours each day once work is started. Once work is started it must be completed. Thank will be down a minimum amount of time. Rain may interfere with initial stages of work as well as dew or frost.
Water will be back on in approximately 13 days, but total down time will probably be 15 days or more due to IEPA disinfection processes and tests.
Boil Water Order will be in effect during the entire time and until tests are cleared by IEPA.
Mr. Robert McCormick will contact IEPA and handle all the work having to do with their part in this.
It was suggested that we run the pumps 24 hours a day during this down time as running them only part of the time could leave more air in the lines and may result in additional damage to customer water heaters, etc.
3 pressure relief valves will be put on hydrants in strategic locations on the system and fitted with gauges calibrated according to manufacturers specifications by Blankenship Engineering.
Pump will alternate continuously operating for 12 hour shifts.
Mr. Nannie is to contact Mr. Don White concerning manual override of the pumping controls and over all condition of the pumps and motors to handle the work required of them during this time.
It is estimated that this will result in a water loss of about 500-1000 gallons per day and still keep the entire system pressurized.
Blankenship engineering will test the gauges and valves this month to ensure their readiness for April/May.
The ends of our water lines will most likely have air in the lines and may not always have water – water will siphon out of private lines, the District must advise customers of this possibility and to protect their private systems from damage. It is suggested that they shut their own systems down while they are away from home for extended periods of time.
Public Relations and Announcements: The District will have to have notices appear everyday in the newspaper, radio and TV about the boil order during the down time. This includes WCIL, WDDD, WSIU radio; WSIU Channel 8 and FLVS Channel 12 TV Stations, the Southern Illinoisan, and the Anna Gazette Democrat newspaper.
In addition the District will advise through the monthly water bills and special mailings to all customers.
The exact date for work to begin will be April 1st or May 1st, this is dependent on the weather and a determination will be made shortly before April 1st. It has been pointed out that May 1st would be preferable due to less chance of rain, heavy dew, or frost, all of which could impede work.
Mrs. Forby will call HARCO to coordinate installation of the Permanode System and give them Warren’s name, address, and phone number.
All present agreed to call the office phone 549-0432 and leave a message of any problems during this work. Mrs. Forby will be the central person to coordinate messages and information. The answering/recording machine will prove helpful in this.
Meeting over at approximately 5:15 p.m.
Copies of these minutes to be mailed to all in attendance and Trustees of the Water District.