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Discussion was held on the cost of an electric meter. Mr. Drews stated the City + pays for the initial expense of the meter and installation, the owner is respon- sible for the meter thereafter, with the exception of a defective meter. Discussion on the possibility of visiting an electric generating site, such as the Phoenix Nuclear Generating Plant, was held. RECESS: The City Council recessed at 7;45 p. m., and reconvened at 7:50 p. m., all members present. WATER: Community Services Director Joe McGee, introduced Mr. Lyons, Water Superintendent. Mr. McGee stated they have two basic changes they would like to request on the Water Budget. Mr. McGee stated that on Page 719, a request of $2,000 was made to pay for a study of the complete system for modification to improve for a more efficient and effec- tive water system. Mr. McGee stated it is strongly felt that the study is of im- portance and should be funded; therefore, it is requested that $1,900 in Account 41 of the same budget be placed in Account 35 for this study. Mr. McGee stated the second change is on Page 722, Account 40, a request of $48,104 was made and cut by the City Manager to $40,000. Mr. McGee said if the Council would look in the middle of Page 722 they will see Meter Reading Charges of $39,254. N Mr. McGee said these charges are paid to the Electric Utility Department and they M are not negotiable; therefore, once these fees are paid, only $750 will be left in hthis budget for purchasing necessary items and he is requesting that the $8,000 de- leted be put back in. Q Mrs. Andengaard stated there was sufficient monies in the available fund balance to restore the $8,000. Discussion was held on initiation of Standby Time Policy for the Water Department. Councilman Rios asked about Page 736, Capital Improvements, there was $40,000 budgeted in 1981-82, but no money actually expended and the 1982-83 request is for $20,000. Mr. Terry Lyons responded that extensive capital improvement projects were accomplished however, the City choose to use Community Development Block Grant money instead of City Revenue. Discussion was held on problems being experienced with some steel water lines and the possibility of using an insert to strengthen the lines. Councilman Rios inquired about the Walnut Water Reservoir repair. Mr. Lyons responded that he would like to see the reservoirs scheduled every 3 to 5 years for cleaning and inspection and that this particular reservoir is long over- due and assuming the reservoir is in good structural condition the funding requested is for estimated repair for the sealing of the joints and cracks. Mr. Lyons explained the telemetering system as an automatic monitoring of the water system which determines and tells you what is happening on each of the wells. Mr. Lyons said the present system is piece mealed and the entire system needs to be re- placed, this will be done in phases; the amount requested is for a phase of the whole project. Mayor Huntoon stated the City needs to look at some sound public relations with the ..0 water customers and utility users in general, to held conserve in the peak demand periods. Discussion followed on the high cost charged to customers for using utilities during peak demand periods. Mrs. Andengaard said some information literature could be pre- pared and inserted with the customer bill. SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE City Engineer McGee reported that he had met with Mr. Mike Itnyre, Plant Operator at the Water Quality Control Plant, and that he had toured the plant with Mr. Itnyre. Mr. McGee stated Mr. Itnyre appears to have a good working knowledge of the Plant Operations and its needs, however, he does not have control of expenditure funds. Mr. McGee stated he noted a number of houskeeping problems. Mr. McGee said the contractor SOCI is treating discharge water per State standards, but they have a deferred maintenance problem.