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Staff described operational impacts: some cellular lift-station upgrades were installed but the board does not yet have the computer upgrades, water-system interface or data acquisition in place to collect and use the SCADA data. Staff said in the interim they are experiencing equipment failures and have had to perform manual rebuilds.

Board members expressed frustration and discussed escalating pressure on the vendor. One member said they are prepared to send a “nasty letter” if the vendor does not demonstrate work progress; staff said they expect a report from Mike Davis and Ursula before the next meeting and that, if the vendor has not moved forward, the board will prepare a written demand and discuss authorizations to proceed at the next meeting.

Separately, staff noted some internal administrative changes: Natalie will serve as volunteer utility-board secretary/note taker going forward and the board thanked staff and volunteers for setting up Zoom meeting capabilities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Vienna Utility Board Regular Meeting 2-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board discussed delays in the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) upgrades, vendor nonresponsiveness, system failures and a billing dispute; staff said they have withheld payment pending delivery and will consider next steps including a formal letter if the vendor does not act.","taxTitle","Vienna, Wood County, West Virginia","taxId",71348,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328772,"Board discusses stalled stormwater grant, trunk-line needs and options for funding major projects",17,72918,89972,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2317429-26be50189658ad28f012e1819eec4a9f&start=72&end=89","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2317429-26be50189658ad28f012e1819eec4a9f/thumbnail_72918.jpg","/articles/6328772/Vienna/Wood-County/West-Virginia/Board-discusses-stalled-stormwater-grant-trunk-line-needs-and-options-for-funding-major-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328772-bef4c32c60f9f567e71f75087d9a341f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173196&Signature=TPmUyozq1QR56VTGLCP2uG60l54URahwORMGnm5Uwo6qEQFXuw09mdKvEtzFcXiQiyVu23yp~FSmE2nuVChqw1OjZny7vVgi2Fyhb4EZ6x9~p~rq3wAAA6GO0NFHUMPswn2OedXXqgUNM4RqXNFyYyBs4dANBRljNldmKrA4bUTimzM8Ey-77QAyd9tBKsD~g5m6fa0XC7Xn9w--2pn7jJeVFmpl4twWUQhEsxMyP8CH6KHMxhJcbjSDlTMzAW6rM2ZS0ocU9m-UTVBLYy-tWbEgs2Q~IKj3L-eVEH4IXWHdDxPXBWpo0oh0Rc8Sphlrd~mfxIFMNxqv3sGapFDvKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members raised concerns about funding for several capital projects, including a multi-phase stormwater project on 20 Eighth Street, a trunk-line sewer upgrade to Parkersburg and other projects that may require bond or general-fund support if external grants do not come through.

A member asked about the 20 Eighth Street stormwater project, noting earlier plans projected three phases and a total cost “over $6 million.” Staff replied that the project is on pause pending green-grant funding; if the grant does not materialize, the city or utility would need to fund the work internally and the project may be delayed or re-scoped.

The trunk sewer line between the local lift station and Parkersburg is aging, staff said, and has experienced breaks. The speaker said the line has been in place for about 40 years and needs both upsizing and replacement because of age and break history. Members discussed that, absent grant money, the city or utility board would need to consider bonds or budget allocations.

Other projects mentioned included a Twelfth Street sewer extension (described as a multi-million-dollar trunk-line project) and a Pond Run project that staff described as having about $1 million “in that kitty” but not currently available in a bank account. Staff emphasized that ARP funds already held by the city remain available, but that reliance on uncertain state or federal funding is risky while larger funding programs are unsettled.

Board members asked that staff return with funding options and timelines; staff replied it will bring updates and said some projects will require council discussion and formal budgeting if grant funding is not secured.","Board members discussed uncertainty around green grant funding for a multi-phase stormwater project on 20 Eighth Street, the deteriorated trunk sewer line to Parkersburg that may require upsizing, and potential reliance on city general funds, bonds or grants if outside funding does not materialize.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328775,"Board hears request for water service to proposed school; supply calculations pending",18,33462,51996,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2317429-26be50189658ad28f012e1819eec4a9f&start=33&end=51","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2317429-26be50189658ad28f012e1819eec4a9f/thumbnail_33462.jpg","/articles/6328775/Vienna/Wood-County/West-Virginia/Board-hears-request-for-water-service-to-proposed-school-supply-calculations-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328775-bb6393fc6d97dded75f79194ab41668d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173196&Signature=HlauhCeXbDGtjlh727Ls-4cEEb4ton5wlvABkRKFED3dgpxng9OXG5oRjCDN9LbCXi9QQ-akGFJM~-0JJnsrJwaUwJKUpL06j0pyn-RLEb0NiT5DIgYIgg4gM~mHLNjp4-YFWceictna9~qHMDWmmoA7CaBGwbtvzAf7qwcwvWLJFTD4ZA1k7KRpsO2omTJOC3n6ou1LG8zeoJZSpwHWmqZ2F3x0qHfFHROen0dpJkXSOJKBsirMh8KOUNklgfQ-HV70BB-nzvVGgTjp5QEYGY4f7Bwtqr~8SvaPOE~idbHt3VVScNYVw3GF-XdqvhuCygV5mW1HWdCA0m32Al16RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A local Board of Education has requested water and sewer service for a proposed school near the WP campus, and Utility Board staff said they are still calculating whether the existing system can meet the school's projected demands.

Staff reported the school developer provided projected water use of about 6,072 gallons per day and a fire-suppression demand of 500 gallons per minute at 55 pounds per square inch. The manager said the system currently feeds the WP campus, Forest Hills and Woodland, and he has not yet completed the hydraulic calculations to confirm whether the system can supply the requested fire-flow without upgrades.

An engineering task order with Burgess & Niple had been approved earlier to study wastewater/sewer capacity for the property; staff said the firm provided some calculation results only recently and that additional work is needed to translate those numbers into a formal mainline extension recommendation.

Staff said the board will consider either a mainline extension agreement or an alternate mainline extension agreement governed by Public Service Commission rules (sections cited as 7.4 and 7.5 in the meeting). Staff forecast they should have an answer at the next meeting and will discuss how the Public Service Commission rules affect a mainline extension agreement.","Board staff said a local Board of Education has requested domestic and fire-suppression service for a proposed school adjacent to the WP campus; staff are calculating whether the current system can supply an estimated 6,072 gallons per day and 500 gpm for fire suppression at 55 psi, and will report back next meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328777,"Utility board reviews water system operations, meter upgrades and well rehab",248,9345,258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2317429-26be50189658ad28f012e1819eec4a9f&start=9&end=258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2317429-26be50189658ad28f012e1819eec4a9f/thumbnail_9345.jpg","/articles/6328777/Vienna/Wood-County/West-Virginia/Utility-board-reviews-water-system-operations-meter-upgrades-and-well-rehab","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328777-21ab22695e9e81e29916cdfd3a767318/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173196&Signature=WWS13b0yG4E8I0XuQEX9yL4dX020285E-GYlMNAjaVniyZeReSntu28SX3op-t2KQorhJAkMGz-nyN23dpIEAopfHJOhySHsif0~GEQyxb5Twm9xVUWQpqA5vbHY2ts6goEEjMvQVRcwaZRM3jRGQ6aIUqOeJjc6nvytB2N~3xiuKd3YXi14OXkh9SrOvyLnm4UssVK-VW3xpC2jPCoMJzVgrmbmqsAeDTVzp42Pdxy~OTCgfpTtINTFQJutFbGbecFxXT5oUYe9vq3mZieTYf9HkZntzIpa8SsoGMkEPg6usCzjlmn0UfKm2oAaXJN1m~K-UPCq-CgqEerLLeIyIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Utility Board heard routine operations and maintenance updates, including water quality testing, an upcoming carbon-filter change at four wells, progress on a meter-replacement program and plans to rehab damaged pumps.

Board staff told members the most recent two-month water-quality report showed no contaminants and that carbon change-outs at Wells 11 through 14 are scheduled for Feb. 19. The speaker said the work is a scheduled maintenance task that usually occurs annually or semiannually depending on load.

The board was told that of an approximately 6,000-meter replacement program, about 400 meters remain to be replaced; new meters use cellular-reading modules rather than the previous fixed-base repeater network. Staff said the newer cellular units are providing reliable pickups.

On well maintenance, staff reported Moody’s of Dayton completed rehabilitation of Well 9 and that the rehab yielded about 100 gallons per minute of additional production. Work to pull and rehab Well 10 is scheduled to begin within one to two weeks; subsequent building repairs to the associated wellhouse — new electrical control panels, roofing and interior paint — are planned.

Staff also reported a failure at Well 7: the turbine locked up and significant corrosion was observed. The turbine was removed for inspection and staff said the unit will either be rebuilt or replaced. Staff noted Well 7 had not been rehabilitated for approximately 10 years and was out of service for about five years before the recent work, which staff identified as likely contributing to the deterioration.

Board members asked whether site work — such as a tractor-trailer for the carbon change-out — would block parking; staff responded the trailer will occupy one cleared spot and will not interrupt traffic flow or adjacent uses. A separate fence repair where a fallen pine tree damaged a fence was also confirmed.

The board accepted the minutes from the previous meeting as posted.","At a regular Utility Board meeting, staff reported routine water quality results, a carbon filter change scheduled for Feb. 19, progress on a multi-year meter replacement program, and repairs and rehabilitation at several wells after a pump failure.","actionData","errors"]

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