Wellman council declines ownership of water and sewer in development project

By John Butters
Posted 5/5/21

The Wellman City Council declined to accept ownership of the placement of new water and sewer lines in Gan Garden addition, a private development within the city limits.

At the meeting on …

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Wellman council declines ownership of water and sewer in development project

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The Wellman City Council declined to accept ownership of the placement of new water and sewer lines in Gan Garden addition, a private development within the city limits.

At the meeting on Monday, May 3, Mark Ebersole, registered agent for Gan Property Development, LLC., advised council members of his plans to build water and sewer lines to residential lots the company has sold within the development.

Ebersole had previously approached the council concerning their willingness to accept the addition’s infrastructure following completion of the project. Council members had said that the city’s acceptance of the project would be contingent on both the recommendations of its engineers and adherence to city specifications.

At Monday’s meeting, Ebersole detailed his plans and asked if the city was still interested in taking over the completed lines. After reviewing engineering costs and other expenses, council members voted not to accept the project. It will instead oversee the installation of a meter pit to provide water and sewer service to the development. The service lines will remain the property of the company and the homeowners.

In other business, council members voted to replace its existing water meter system with a technologically superior system over the next three to five years. The city’s failing Neptune meters will be replaced by Badger meters as the older meters fail.

Council members say the new meters are more reliable and provide additional software benefits. The two systems will run side-by-side until the transition is complete. The council approved $12,000 for start-up costs.

Council members granted a 60 day permit for a resident to remain in his recreational vehicle at 1002 2nd St. City ordinances prohibit residents living in a recreational vehicles within the city for extended periods.

Council members accepted a bid for $2,900 for gutter replacement at the maintenance shed. It also approved $1,200 for gutter leaf guards. A decision on seasonal employment for mowing grass in city parks was tabled.

Construction of a new entrance to city hall has begun. The doors will be completely blocked, and residents are asked to call if they need access to city services.