Commission hears Well #5 budget and permitting update; PSC rate case filed

At the July 29 meeting, Cherek reported that $61,848.15 has been paid so far on Well #5 and that $51,909 of that total was for engineering services. Cherek said staff and Director of Public Works Ken Bloom have contacted local legislators to determine whether the 24/7 dry-land access requirement to Well 1 is mandated by state statute or falls under DNR code requirements. Cherek also reported that a Conventional Rate Case has been submitted to the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Commission discussion focused on clarifying the legal basis for access requirements and on managing project costs; the minutes record the amounts paid and the specific amount spent on engineering services. No formal action or vote on Well #5 was taken at this meeting.