Raising A Stink

The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA

January 4 

During the discussion of the City financials led by the Mayor, Jerry mused about the cost of the chemical bioxide used to suppress the odor from our sewer system.  In regards to the $60,000 annual spend for bioxide Jerry said, "I don't know if we can afford it year in and out".  We've heard similar comments from Jerry in reference to the annual $70,000 expenditure for street lights.  Jerry and George have hatched a plan to reduce the amount of bioxide used in the system, Jerry declaring having a "few complaints" about smell "wouldn't be a bad thing".

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(Some background...the City operates five stations where the bioxide is added to our sewer system by City employees.  A fifth station was the last to be added to address a persistent problem of odor along the the Pleasant Ford corridor.   Additionally the City has a contract with a company to monitor these stations on a periodic basis.  For those who have been around for awhile, there were quite a few spots around the lake where the stink factor was significant, ie, "Stinky Cove" better known as U Cove...other problems there as well, we'll save that for another time.)
Jerry encourages the citizens to "let us know if something is smelly"  Consider yourself advised.  Alderman Vic closed the discussion by observing, "I think we should make sure we are not smelly".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3FnpaWQJO0

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