VIDEO. From Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) Director’s meeting on Thursday, January 16th, 2024 at 7:30pm, as a hybrid meeting. Agenda. Staff Report for Item #3.
Minutes from Agenda Item #3
General Manager Clemens Heldmaier said the Pillar Ridge Community only has one connection and they would like to add a second connection to the system to add redundancy and improve fire flow. There are water sources within Pillar Ridge, but most of them had to be shut down. Thus, it is important to add this second connection immediately. Staff recommendation is to authorize the General Manager to issue the Auxiliary Connection for Pillar Ridge Project for public bidding, accept and evaluate bids from qualified contractors, and present the apparent responsive and responsible bid for the Board’s approval.
District Water Engineer Tanya Yurovsky said this project will add significant redundancy, operational flexibility, and the water reliability overall. This was conceived from the new 12-inch-high pressure water main on Airport Street. They have now designed the connection for the Pillar Ridge community, which is
separate from the other connection.
Director Young asked for clarification of the location of the new connection. General Manager Clemens Heldmaier said it is located on the side at the end of the entrance.
Director Softky asked if this will remedy the well issue with Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). General Manager Clemens Heldmaier stated this was originally part of a larger project which included the treatment plant, but this portion of the project is being expedited. The PFAS concentration at Pillar Ridge will change what they are going to do with the Pillar Ridge plant. This portion of the project is needed separately from the plant.
Director Boyd pointed out this is engineering to make sure that as things happen, they are ready for any eventualities. This is the smart way to plan so they are able to sustain any problems.
Director Young made a motion to authorize the General Manager to issue the Auxiliary Connection for Pillar Ridge Project for public bidding, accept and evaluate bids from qualified contractors, and present the apparent responsive and responsible bid for the Board’s approval. Director Softky seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passes 3-0.
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MSWD General Manager Clemens Heldmaier showing a creek filtration system.
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