Commissioners debate replacing fuel tanks at Vermillion shop and ask for cost breakdowns
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Summary
Commissioners discussed proposals for new fuel storage at the Vermillion shop, weighing above‑ground vs. underground tanks, monitoring and testing requirements, and an estimate in the packet of $111,880.15; no final decision was made and staff were directed to gather more detailed bids and payback analyses.
Commissioners spent a substantive portion of the meeting discussing whether to replace or add fuel storage at the Vermillion shop.
Commissioner 3 and others reviewed bids and technical considerations, noting modern tanks are double‑walled and require monitoring systems and periodic leak tests. The packet included an estimate of $111,880.15 for a proposed configuration; commissioners and staff debated whether that figure covered full installation, monitoring, electrical work and certification costs. Commissioners asked staff to produce a spreadsheet with expected fuel usage and a payback analysis to assess how long it would take for the investment to be cost‑neutral.
Speakers emphasized regulatory oversight: past underground tanks required EPA/state inspections and monitoring; above‑ground options would reduce some contamination risk but still require certified installation and monitoring. Commissioners did not vote to move forward and said they wanted clearer cost breakdowns, local contractor estimates and a timeline before deciding.
Next steps include staff collecting detailed bids (including equipment, electrical work, monitoring systems and site preparation) and returning to the board with a cost‑benefit analysis.