Board hears water-system stress, filter-rebuild estimate and discusses storm reimbursement and budget constraints
June 25, 2026 | Russellville, Putnam County, Indiana
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An agency official told the board the town is seeing unusually high water usage that is straining the distribution system and equipment. "You really need to lift these rates because they're killing us," the agency official said, describing ongoing heavy pumping, a struggling well No. 1 and use of well No. 2 to blend supply while the town awaits a final test report next month.
The same speaker presented a vendor estimate to rebuild two Puritan filter heads used in the plant’s backwash/softening system, citing a cost of $1,643.16 for both units. The operator said such rebuilds are routine about every five years and that the units are worn; the clerk agreed that the town should proceed with needed maintenance and budgeting.
The Clerk reported the town submitted a damage estimate to the Emergency Management Agency to pursue possible state reimbursement for cleanup following recent storms, noting the estimate was submitted conservatively high to leave room and that reimbursement would be for cleanup of town property (mainly downed trees and debris). The clerk said there is a meeting with the county on July 31 to review how to complete reimbursement paperwork.
On insurance and budget, speakers said the town’s coverage is currently with RT Insurance (workman's comp and event insurance referenced) and that the policy in question expires July 6. The transcript includes budget figures: a $117,000 number was cited for the budget and the clerk said there is about $10,000 in a particular fund that might be shifted to pay staff or repairs; the transcript also references an $88.40 figure associated with the deputy clerk/treasurer line, which may be a transcription artifact and should be verified against official records.
No formal vote or appropriation was recorded in the transcript for rate changes, filter rebuilds or reallocation of funds; speakers said they would check funding options and follow up in subsequent meetings.
The same speaker presented a vendor estimate to rebuild two Puritan filter heads used in the plant’s backwash/softening system, citing a cost of $1,643.16 for both units. The operator said such rebuilds are routine about every five years and that the units are worn; the clerk agreed that the town should proceed with needed maintenance and budgeting.
The Clerk reported the town submitted a damage estimate to the Emergency Management Agency to pursue possible state reimbursement for cleanup following recent storms, noting the estimate was submitted conservatively high to leave room and that reimbursement would be for cleanup of town property (mainly downed trees and debris). The clerk said there is a meeting with the county on July 31 to review how to complete reimbursement paperwork.
On insurance and budget, speakers said the town’s coverage is currently with RT Insurance (workman's comp and event insurance referenced) and that the policy in question expires July 6. The transcript includes budget figures: a $117,000 number was cited for the budget and the clerk said there is about $10,000 in a particular fund that might be shifted to pay staff or repairs; the transcript also references an $88.40 figure associated with the deputy clerk/treasurer line, which may be a transcription artifact and should be verified against official records.
No formal vote or appropriation was recorded in the transcript for rate changes, filter rebuilds or reallocation of funds; speakers said they would check funding options and follow up in subsequent meetings.
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