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Staff said Well No. 5 — a deep, submersible pump at the city plant — is due for a 10‑year pull and that the work will likely cost about $35,000–$40,000 depending on findings once crews are inside the well. The board was told the utility will proceed with the pull in the next couple of months.

On filtration, staff described results of a recent backwash inspection and said the manufacturer has raised a concern that media layers in the plant’s filters may show deterioration after roughly 15 years; the utility is working with Peerless to map next steps and said it may elect to do deeper inspections and media replacement as needed.

Staff also reported that the South Water Tower has been cleaned and that Jeff Hurd negotiated a no‑cost arrangement with the tank maintenance contractor for that work. The board was told an electrician is scheduled to begin work the first week of August (about two weeks of effort) to prepare the tower for service; filling and use of the tower will follow while other plant work continues.

On wastewater projects, staff said contractor F & K is working on the Jefferson Street (triangle) project near 200 South and that officials are aiming to turn systems on in mid‑September, at which point the Old West Wastewater Plant would be decommissioned. Underground work is complete, staff said, with remaining electrical work and start‑up activities pending; valve delivery caused a two‑ to three‑month delay earlier but all valves have arrived.

Park 100 was notified that street contractors will begin paving and related work in that area; staff noted the utility completed required water connections and provided contact info for the city street department for traffic‑control questions. Finally, staff said they are awaiting a pretreatment plan from a new customer at the former Stellantis factory and had no new update from the utility/county task force.

Why this matters: The work touches drinking‑water reliability, wastewater system transitions and local construction that may affect nearby businesses and traffic. Timing and contractor coordination will determine when customers see service changes or temporary impacts.

Board next steps: Staff will continue inspections with Peerless, schedule the well pull and carry out electrical and start‑up work on the tower and Jefferson Street system.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07-21-25 Tipton Utility Service Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Tipton Utility Service Board staff reported July 21 on a planned $35,000–$40,000 pull of Well No. 5, filter inspections with Peerless, the South Water Tower cleaning and a mid‑September target to bring a Jefferson Street wastewater system online.","taxTitle","Tipton City, Tipton County, Indiana","taxId",56028,"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},6159700,"Tipton utility told employees' health plan will move from IU Health to Anthem with no premium increase",202,312000,514000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5452993-9e6ef947439e6f7a188a8fac10c724bb&start=312&end=514","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5452993-9e6ef947439e6f7a188a8fac10c724bb/thumbnail_312000.jpg","/articles/6159700/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Tipton-utility-told-employees-health-plan-will-move-from-IU-Health-to-Anthem-with-no-premium-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159700-0258d477e2fcb797321856aac72128d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141580&Signature=e3tqBV-9UTiGzEHyjU~KcEwZLRBC1Y3j1LUNAUMhO-SleSmChRydIkHoJ1-GM~mYJrpXVNvfHK2knCx5xXk5Q5tzQHiFYHlzv6ko3P3T144jK0ST29gNmGNdcvCh3jPB-1LtVlRWoC5NSqKVS~wXamay2oLJjf2Sy1fW0U1Wx3dMONUmuCdiUj8xPjLC~Obt8unAFYi3vHCVk8GbtQAiV~31bKh~l3XbgPg2iKCwrgzrOxYFju3MuykThN~JPoGkFO194HDPLiUVVJyKVYQczEIrB4Gwp3t6gt-XGKx-uZsILUQgFQm~gbX~PFGaX~lyXHx2PdXk-yQoY8yz33O8Yg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tipton Utility Service Board staff told the board July 21 that the utility’s employee group health plan is expected to move from IU Health to Anthem when the policy renews around Sept. 1 and that employees should not see a premium increase. The staff member said deductibles are expected to fall slightly and the change will primarily look like a new insurance card for employees.

Board members were told the renewal discussion took place earlier the same day with the utility and city insurance representative. The staff member said the overall program is “one size” for all covered employees, with limited a la carte selection; employees may decline ancillary coverage such as dental or vision. The city currently covers most of the premium costs, the staff member said, and the change affects about 100 city and utility employees who share the same health plan. Any optional add-on benefits would be forwarded to the mayor and city for a final decision.

The staff member characterized the anticipated change as financially neutral for employees, saying there would be no premium increase and only minor pricing anomalies. The board did not take a formal vote on the insurance selection at the meeting; staff said the city-level decision process and final paperwork will follow.

Why this matters: The plan change affects the health coverage for the municipality’s workforce and could alter out‑of‑pocket costs or benefit options for employees. The board was briefed on timing, basic coverage structure and next steps for city-level approval.

Board discussion and next steps: Board members asked procedural questions about coverage similarity and employee options; staff described Anthem’s program as “almost exactly the same” as the current arrangement and reiterated that the city pays most of the premium. Staff said they would present any optional add-ons to the mayor and city for a final choice.","At the July 21 Tipton Utility Service Board meeting staff said the utility expects to switch its group health plan from IU Health to Anthem at renewal, with no premium increase and slightly lower deductibles; decision on optional add-ons will go to the mayor and city.",{"_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},6159682,"Tipton utility honors longtime wastewater superintendent Hank Holscher, who died last week",38,860000,898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5452993-9e6ef947439e6f7a188a8fac10c724bb&start=860&end=898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5452993-9e6ef947439e6f7a188a8fac10c724bb/thumbnail_860000.jpg","/articles/6159682/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Tipton-utility-honors-longtime-wastewater-superintendent-Hank-Holscher-who-died-last-week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159682-06ca64476747c870b21661e98ef12bc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141580&Signature=RQ~yLZpjEI32OvSrSDShUpLP-5rXSOfnB9wxBPOHavsqi567X2Xmi4WnqIRofXOp2EMwiUHSCfI~QX4eKHJgFvwsSX-Y5YEcRh92cDSEHkfTbEL-1THu-arGsBkGD-~IRX9o77nuISAwxPC~lien4yqojTANtCPqrY0oJzjmlX9PxPix9Ufevho5w4ON7Fxv73JaE44Fa7CS1SonBdFtWc3eWskAnL0QSFCxEgU1YipfGJmpprEo70~Ag5QU3hGBl~3C6~aSORtd-3RbaqrgpOfCW6IOzTMnQfxk~VVegJ42bZo6xwTpf8lGWsv6Z99KwFJ0cepkfZ4Ct8Zz~3GyUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tipton Utility Service Board staff told the board July 21 that longtime wastewater superintendent Hank Holscher died last week. Staff said Holscher was in his mid‑80s and had been a Tipton Utilities employee for 34 years.

The board said it sent a floral arrangement on behalf of the utility and noted Holscher had moved north of the Winamac area after retirement. Colleagues described him as “quite a character,” the staff member said.

Why this matters: Holscher’s death was noted as the passing of a long‑time employee with decades of service to the utility; the board offered condolences and recorded the brief memorial in the meeting minutes.

Meeting context: The board listed the next meeting date as Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m.","Board announced the death of Hank Holscher, a 34‑year Tipton Utilities employee and former wastewater superintendent; staff said colleagues described him as \"quite a character.\"",{"_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},6159687,"Board schedules arc‑flash safety training; member Parker Woods to meet IT vendor Leap",76,233000,309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5452993-9e6ef947439e6f7a188a8fac10c724bb&start=233&end=309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5452993-9e6ef947439e6f7a188a8fac10c724bb/thumbnail_233000.jpg","/articles/6159687/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Board-schedules-arcflash-safety-training-member-Parker-Woods-to-meet-IT-vendor-Leap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159687-f82d13cb0e1fc3d1a58f7792d12c88a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141580&Signature=GBYBBgPcEnse8WiaQJ9mAbuFALFehiPxJaZe3drL3vPpkiE2zlxo1zKdnCpjlEoI3XcWlXnVlTZjdq1xFX7zTBOq5leX8qkv~zdicdP6Z9Zo~L7D9koGyYQ6NLXiqOg2PCudpv-3I9z4QJuTDu2NVx4QJpi3HiK0ZPFJpPgKcVZ4P6ZovEC8FBFSzVxLdBO-8yQJNgcxUIFUIWMSuh6zuGA3gA-TNZh3oJmHfRGXuYqcp6nhWyTxbfCaggxIWfNCyNFaDg5nxZFGSoZRW~tWQo2PERbrjA41zCVkfNZntPByPPF7Fqa19u3MiCWQHSEgy~joHKBuaXFBELfcY90cqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tipton Utility Service Board staff told the board July 21 that arc‑flash electrical safety training for staff will be held Wednesday and emphasized it as an important refresher for employees who work around electrical panels. The staff member described the training as “very, very electric specific” and a useful reminder of hazards when wrong things touch the wrong things at the same time.

The board was also told that board member Parker Woods is scheduled to meet with the utility’s third‑party IT vendor, Leap, the following morning at 10 a.m. Staff said the meeting is intended to improve Woods’ access and understanding of the utility’s IT systems and to address questions about charges and how Leap provides services.

Why this matters: Safety training directly addresses workplace hazards for operations staff. IT onboarding aims to ensure board members have appropriate access to information and understand third‑party vendor arrangements.

Next steps: Staff asked Woods to report back to the board after the Leap meeting; no formal board action was taken at the July 21 meeting.","Tipton utility staff scheduled arc‑flash electrical safety training for utility personnel and said board member Parker Woods will meet the utility’s third‑party IT vendor, Leap, to continue onboarding and technical setup.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6159692,"Tipton board approves minutes, $962,230.40 in claims and $1,052.12 in charge-offs",79,47000,126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5452993-9e6ef947439e6f7a188a8fac10c724bb&start=47&end=126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5452993-9e6ef947439e6f7a188a8fac10c724bb/thumbnail_47000.jpg","/articles/6159692/Tipton-City/Tipton-County/Indiana/Tipton-board-approves-minutes-96223040-in-claims-and-105212-in-charge-offs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159692-58932a6c2ab855268cc4a53b4fd8665b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141580&Signature=PYvmRuUFB3N1BT8LnXy-jJiT2XgqRqpHJ9SQy1XO1XTcLv6y7dlRhPF97CUE80YjpVP0ygshSoarjRLKkLxCABe0Vv8-38dS7cVRdUXBu9Tt1Ka-CN7OWhTOXxqctMD~Z74VhfXWn30V1jJAXRDmnpNtS9iMU1-dr9ZmDp9wJnpa1BGP8cRB~ysKCj6LBOQ8yg7IfheapHFafgVSNTnV7PP7wCKFx7BDZwnx0idaVl~3VTPa1SqxjOWvehtDRWNW2KKuK83OQ0PXDRyHbc6iW7gYYpClu6WYxLbhyxO0bR2q32z8eWFXGKsG3z4l43RmjV9qR11Gp2o-KRiPlVDfEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tipton Utility Service Board voted July 21 to accept the minutes from the prior meeting, approve claims and approve five charge‑offs.

The board approved claims described in the meeting as items “26 7 50 ’7 through 27 80 11” totaling $962,230.40. The staff member moved to pay the claims and the board approved by voice vote.

The board also reviewed a charge‑off report listing five accounts with a combined total of $1,052.12. After discussion that the accounts included customers who had either left town or could not be reached, a motion to approve the charge‑offs passed by voice vote.

Meeting minutes were accepted by voice vote at the start of the meeting. The board adjourned following routine closing motions.

Why this matters: Approving claims and writing off small unpaid accounts are routine financial controls that clear the utility’s books and allow operations and capital projects to proceed under ordinary financial procedures.

Votes and procedure: The meeting record shows voice votes and no roll‑call tallies were given in the transcript; the motions were announced as carried.","At the July 21 meeting the Tipton Utility Service Board accepted minutes, approved claims totaling $962,230.40 and approved five charge‑offs totaling $1,052.12; actions were adopted by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Tipton utility details well work, tower cleaning and mid‑September startup for Jefferson Street wastewater project

Tipton utility told employees' health plan will move from IU Health to Anthem with no premium increase

Tipton utility honors longtime wastewater superintendent Hank Holscher, who died last week

Board schedules arc‑flash safety training; member Parker Woods to meet IT vendor Leap

Tipton board approves minutes, $962,230.40 in claims and $1,052.12 in charge-offs