BPW Works Through Short Agenda At July Meeting

The Holden Board Of Public Works moved through a short agenda when it held its monthly meeting Tuesday July 1.

Old business
Water System
Holden Water Superintendent Tony Lerda reported there was a leak located on 4th Street that was challenging to locate. The leak was small, but eventually was located and repaired.
He also informed the board that lightening had struck the water plant, and an insurance claim is going to be filed due to damage to the telemetry unit.
Lerda also reported that servicing and flushing of fire hydrants had not yet begun.
Sewer System
With regard to the sewer system, Lerda said a camera has been used around Main Street. He told the board there are a couple of places with taps that will need to be dug, another where there are tree roots in several cracks. He went on to say he felt the best option is to dig a trench down the middle of the road to do repairs and manage traffic during this time. He said that would be similar to how things were done during the MODOT project on Lexington between 7th and 10th Streets.
New Business
No Show
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