Resident urges expansion proposal after DNR inspection; council to investigate mains

Dan Murphy asked the Chula Board of Aldermen at its Sept. 9 meeting to consider allowing a proposed westward expansion of a new building following a Department of Natural Resources inspection that raised concerns about underground mains. The request prompted staff to locate the exact position of the water mains that run through the recently closed street so the board can evaluate clearance and safety needs.

Fred Oertwig said he will determine the precise location of the mains. Alderman Randy Hamilton told the meeting there needs to be "10 feet on each side of the main." Murphy told the council he had checked with Jarvis McNeilly, Rick Orona, Jeff Westcott, Steve Boyles and Brian Hinnen and said they were agreeable to the change; the board said it would check into the request further. No formal motion or permit decision was recorded at the meeting.