Pump turnbine replacement approved at POA board meeting

Although POA board director Jerry Kosoglow made the motion to approve a $63,143 expenditure for turbine lift pump replacement at the Cordoba lift station, he also brought up reservations. The budget for the turbines was only $25,000.
Kosoglow said, "a lot of us in the Village would be in trouble if we just replaced things when they get old."
David Whitlow, director of public works, told Kosoglow that the turbines were showing signs of age and had recently become a concern. He explained if we wait until the pumps break down it would take at least 12 weeks to get them back on line.
He further added that four contractors had been requested to bid on the replacement but only two put in a bid. He said he believes the $64,143 is a good price.
The motion was passed by consensus.