HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-1959 Regular MeetingSTATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF BALDWIN
The Water and Sewer Board of the City of Fairhope met in regular
session at the City Hall, Wednesday, May 13, 1959 with the follow-
ing members present: Chairman A. �-. Mannich, R. Roy Moyers, R. R-
Teamer, C. B. Niemeyer, George C. Dyson and Frank Wiggins.
The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and approved.
Motion by IAr. Teamer seconded by Mr. Moyers that the following bills
be approved for payments Motion carried.
Wittichen Chemical Co.
38.25
Ruff lee Company
5,.00
Standard Service Station
3.50
Moore Supply Company
36.10
Southern Meter and Supply
88.38
Standard Equipment Co.
Ioaul '
M .& S Service Station
5.40
Neptune Meter Co.
505.58
Maury -Wharton Agency
48.36
Smith -Blair
30.60
F. H. Ross & Co.
71.25
Gulf Ort Corp.
26.35
Gas Dept.
272,19
Pay Rol I t
George Bush
198.00
Clint Cotton
IQ1.62
George Dyson
237.50
Henry Grayson
1o4.37
Allen Johnson
109.32
Edward Keller
113.45:
Marie Moore
100.00
Alfred Nelson
141.17
C. B. Niemeyer
100.00-1
Artis Tate
33.55
Benny Washington
99-83
Frank Wiggins
200.00
Motion by Mr. Teamer seconded by Mr. Moyers that George Dyson and Frank
Wiggins attend Water School at the University of ;Albbame on June 3,4 & 50
expenses to be paid by the Water Board. Motion carried.
It was duly moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
Approved
Cho irman
Attest: ,
Sec etary and Trea rer, "
STATE OF ALABAMA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
STATE OFFICE BUILDING
MONTGOMERY 4, ALABAMA
D. G. GILL, M. D.
STATE HEALTH OFFICER
May 6, 1959
Mr. Arthur Mannich
Chairman, Water Works Board
Fairhope, Alabama
Dear Mr. Mannich:
BUREAU OF SANITATION
ARTHU R N. BECK.
DIRECTOR
This is in reference to an inspection made on April
24, 1959, of the public water supply facilities at Old Spanish
Fort, and operated by the Water Works Board in Fairhope. The
inspection was made in company with Mr. W. E. Kilgore, the local
operator.
I was certainly glad to see that large air release
valves have now been installed on the pure discharge lines. Mr. Kilgore
reported that, after these installations, the water from the wells
has not shown the milky appearance caused by air in the water.
The well pump over both wells appeared to be in good,
satisfactory condition. The chemical feeder which is used for
adding Calgon and chlorine appeared to be in excellent operating
condition. Samples of water were collected from Well No. 2, and
from a new house under construction in Subdivision No. 2. The results
of these tests show that the well water has 0.6 p.p.m. of iron
and 40 p.p.m. of Free CO2. The sample collected from the tap on
the system shows an iron content of 0. 8 p.p.m. and no Free COZ.
These tests indicate that there has been only a slight addition
of iron to the water in the distribution system. The fact that there
was no free CO2 in the sample in the system indicated that the water
is taking up some of the lime from the cement coating in the pipes,
and that the water is standing a considerable length of time due to
the fact that there are very few users in this Subdivision.
Since the water works system has been expanded considerably,
-2- Mr. Arthur Mannich
Fairhope, Alabama (Old Spanish Fort)
May 6, 1959
it is our opinion that serious consideration should be given to constructing �(
a new well to serve this area. If one of the well pumps were down for a
considerable length of time, then the system will be depleted of water; in
other words, one well would not be adequate to meet the present or immediate
anticipated future demands.
If, at any time, we can be of assistance to you, or the owner
of the water, works system, at Old Spanish Fort, please feel free to call
on us.
Yours very truly,
C. W. White
Assistant Sanitary Engineer
Bureau of Sanitation
CWW/mz
cc: Mr. George Fuller, Sr., Owner
Mr. W. E. Kilgore, Operator
(Box 398, Old Spanish Fort)
STATE OF ALABAMA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
STATE OFFICE BUILDING
MONTGOMERY 4, ALABAMA
D. G. GILL, M. D.
STATE HEALTH OFFICER
May 6, 1959
Mr. Arthur Mannich
_Chairman, Water Works Board
Fairhope, Alabama
Dear Mr, Mannich:
BUREAU OF SANITATION
ARTHUR N. BECK.
DIRECTOR
I was sorry to learn that you were not available on April 24,
1959, when I was in Fairhope for the purpose of inspecting the water works
facilities.. The inspection was made in company with Mr. George Dyson, Water
Works -Superintendent.
I was certainly glad to see that the tank had been painted
and now presents a very pleasing appearance. It was reported that the
tank was painted by the Dixie Bridge & Tank Company of Memphis, Tennessee.
We certainly hope that yqu got a good job from this concern, since it has
been reported by other municipalities that the work was not satisfactory.
The well pumps located over Wells No. 2, 3, and 4, appear to
be in excellent condition. The pump houses and surroundings were also
found neat, clean, and orderly, thus indicating conscientious operation.
The new aerator which was recently constructed appeared to be giving satis-
factory results. The lime feeder which is used to further reduce the
corrosiveness of the water, however, was not adding enough chemicals to
bring the pH value above 6.6. It was suggested that additional lime be
aded, and Mr. Dyson adjusted the machine while I was there. The chlorinator
appeared to be.in excellent condition, and the chlorine residual indicated
that the water was being adequately disinfected.
If, at any time, we can be of service to you or your personnel,
please feel free to call on us.
Yours very tru Y.
CWW/mz C. W. White
Assistant Sanitary Engineer
cc: Mr. George Dyson Bureau of Sanitation
Baldwin County Health Department