Regular Council
Regular MeetingFarwell, MI · April 3, 2023
Agenda
AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
6:00 PM - Monday, April 3, 2023
Village Council Room
Page
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
I. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
a.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Village Council and shall be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a trustee or citizen requests
to do so, in which event the item shall be removed from the General
Order of Business and considered in its normal sequence on the
agenda.
a.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4-8 a. Regular Council Minutes
03.20.2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - UA
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IV. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS AND PAYROLL FOR MARCH
2023
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9 - 11 a. Review of Village Pickup Truck
MiDeal Truck Quote 03.21.2023
12 - 15 b. Review of Village Refuse Truck
Garbage Truck Pricing
c. Truck & Trailer Specialties Quote No. DQO003235 - Revision #2
16 d. Rental Deposit Rates
Utility Rental Deposits
e. Seasonal DPW Position
17 - 20 f. Fiscal Policies
Fiscal Policies 2023
VII. NEW BUSINESS
a. Village of Farwell Planning Commission Appointments
21 b. Fleis & Vandenbrink Invoice No. 65246
Invoice #65246
22 c. DPW Computer
DPW Computer
d. RAP Grant Review
23 e. Well No. 2 Inspection
Northern Pump & Well Proposal 23-Q2810
24 f. Annual Well Inspections
Northern Pump & Well Inspection Agreement
g. Little League Bleachers
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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IX. TREASURER REPORT
X. COMMITTEE REPORT
a. Finance
b. Parks & Rec (Upcoming Meeting: Thursday, April 6th at 5:30pm)
c. DPW (Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, April 12th at 5:30pm)
d. Personnel (Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday, April 18th at 5:30pm)
XI. PRESIDENT DISCUSSION
XII. ADDITIONAL REMARKS
XIII. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 17TH,
2023 AT 6:00PM
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MINUTES
Regular Council Meeting
6:00 PM - Monday, March 20, 2023
Village Council Room
The Regular Council of the Village of Farwell was called to order on Monday, March 20, 2023,
at 6:00 PM in the Village Council Room, with the following members present:
PRESENT: President Tracey Jackson, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Amanda
Pfruender, Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee Jeff Linton, and Trustee
Victoria Williams
EXCUSED: Trustee Shawn Burger
I. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
a. Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to approve the agenda with the
following additions/amendments: Employee Discussion added in between
Extended Public Comment and Adjournment, and under Unfinished Business
item h. "Market Master Wage" Trustee Victoria Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Carried
II. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Village Council
and shall be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a trustee or citizen requests to do so, in which event the item shall be
removed from the General Order of Business and considered in its normal sequence
on the agenda.
a. Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to approve the consent agenda for the
Monday, March 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Trustee Amanda
Pfruender seconded the motion. Motion Carried
b. Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to approve the consent agenda for the
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes Trustee Jeff
Linton seconded the motion. Motion Carried
III. *ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. *Monday, March 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
b. *Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
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a.
No public comment received at this time.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Planning Commission appointments were discussed. On Monday, April 3rd, the
Council will appoint to the Commission.
b. Handbook Revisions to Section Three (3) were reviewed.
Trustee Victoria Williams made a motion to amend Section Three (3) of the
Employee Hanbook Trustee Linda Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call.
Yeas: Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Jeff Linton,
Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Gina Hamilton, and President Tracey
Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Shawn Burger. Motion Carried
c. The T-Mobile Water Tower Lease Agreement was reviewed. The lease
agreement is for a monthly lease amount of $1,351.98 for a five-year lease
period, with the option to extend for four more additional five-year terms, which
then a ten percent increase would apply.
Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to approve the Third Amendment to the
Lease at Site MT04678B, between the Landlord (Village of Farwell) and the
Tenant (T-Mobile Central LLC) as presented, with an effective date of May 1,
2023 Trustee Jeff Linton seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina
Hamilton, Trustee Jeff Linton, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Victoria
Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays:
None. Absent: Trustee Shawn Burger. Motion Carried
d. An updated Park Rental Policy was reviewed.
Trustee Victoria Williams made a motion to approve the Park Rental
Policy/Rental Application as presented, effective immediately Trustee Amanda
Pfruender seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Victoria Williams,
Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Jeff Linton, Trustee Linda Williams, and
President Tracey Jackson. Nays: Trustee Gina Hamilton. Absent: Trustee
Shawn Burger. Motion Carried 5-1 (opposed: Trustee Gina Hamilton).
e. An updated Pavilion Rental Policy was reviewed.
Trustee Victoria Williams made a motion to approve the Pavilion Rental Policy
as presented, effective immediately, Trustee Linda Williams seconded the
motion. Yeas: Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Jeff
Linton, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Gina Hamilton, and President
Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried
f. The Fiscal Year 2023 Fee Schedule was reviewed.
Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2023
Fee Schedule as presented, effective immediately Trustee Gina Hamilton
seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee
Gina Hamilton, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Jeff
Linton, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Shawn
Burger. Motion Carried
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g. A quote from GFL for solid waste disposal was reviewed. This would allow the
Village to dispose of solid waste at the Surrey Transfer location in lieu of using
Norther Oaks located in Harrison. The price would be a flat $400.00 fee for
each disposal with a 5% annual increase.
Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to approve the solid waste disposal
quote from GFL, in the amount of a flat rate of $400.00 per each disposal, with
an annual 5% increase, for the Surrey Township Transfer location Trustee
Victoria Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton,
Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Linda Williams,
Trustee Jeff Linton, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent:
Trustee Shawn Burger. Motion Carried
h.
The wage for the Farmer's Market Master Vicki Hamilton was discussed.
Currently, the wage is too low per the minimum wage. Additionally, Vicki has
worked at the Market since 2014 and has always done a great job and is
always reliable when working the Market and additional events.
Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to approve an increase in wage to
$13.00 per hour for the Farmer's Market Master Vicki Hamilton, effective
immediately Trustee Jeff Linton seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee
Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Jeff Linton, Trustee Linda Williams, Trustee
Victoria Williams, Trustee Gina Hamilton, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays:
None. Absent: Trustee Jeff Linton. Motion Carried
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. Opening of Sealed Bids for: MDOT Category B Grant - Contract 22-5567
President Tracey Jackson opened the following four sealed bids for the project.
i. Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc., in the amount of $79,300.35
ii. Rite-Way Asphalt Paving Inc., in the amount of $82,064.00
iii. Central Asphalt Inc., in the amount of $63,300.00
iv. Pyramid Paving Co., in the amount of $61,430.00
The Council discussed the bids/quotes. The Village noted that Central Asphalt
Inc. and Pyramid Paving are more in line with the originally budgeted amount
for the grant and project and that Central Asphalt is more local to the area out
of these two. Clerk/Treasurer Krawczynski will contact the Grant Coordinator
with MDOT of the accepted bid. MDOT will then issue a notice to proceed, and
DPW Supervisor Jason Walters will inform the approved company that their bid
was awarded, and will start the scheduling process.
Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to approve the quote from Central
Asphalt Inc., in the amount of $63,300.00, for the MDOT Category B Grant,
Contract No. 22-5567 Trustee Victoria Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call.
Yeas: Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee Linda
Williams, Trustee Jeff Linton, Trustee Gina Hamilton, and President Tracey
Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Shawn Burger. Motion Carried
b. Fleis & Vandenbrink Invoice No. 64826
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Trustee Gina Hamilton made a motion to approve the payment of Fleis &
Vandenbrink Invoice No. 64826 in the amount of $15,188.06 Trustee Linda
Williams seconded the motion. Roll Call. Yeas: Trustee Gina Hamilton, Trustee
Linda Williams, Trustee Amanda Pfruender, Trustee Victoria Williams, Trustee
Jeff Linton, and President Tracey Jackson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee
Shawn Burger. Motion Carried
c. Rental Deposits were discussed. There was a renter who left a balance on
their account, but it was the consensus of the Council to not pursue the route of
small claims, because the cost would outweigh the balance. It was
recommended that the rental deposit be increased for future instances. Adrian
will gather deposit amounts of other local municipalities and bring them to
Council on April 3rd for review.
d. The DNR Use Permit for the Mill Pond Project was reviewed.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a.
Adrian reminded the Council of the training on April 10th. She also provided
some updates on training. DPW Supervisor Jason Walters also talked about
recent training that he attended.
VIII. TREASURER REPORT
a.
The Treasurer's Report dated 03/01/2023 was presented to Council.
b.
The Bank and Fund Report dated 02/28/2023 was presented to Council.
IX. ZONING REPORT
a.
Zoning Administrator Julie Albright presented an updated Zoning list to Council.
X. COMMITTEE REPORT
a. Finance
b. Parks & Rec
c. DPW
Committee Chair Jeff Linton provided an update to Council from the DPW
Meeting on 3/16/23. DPW items that will be placed on the April 3rd agenda
include discussion on a new pickup truck, new garbage truck, truck
refurbishment, and spending limits.
d. Personnel
XI. PRESIDENT DISCUSSION
XII. ADDITIONAL REMARKS
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a.
Trustee Linda Williams expressed that she would like to see the Village do
something for Autism Awareness month. Adrian will pass this information along
to Rachael.
XIII. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT
a.
There was discussion about some old signs that were becoming dilapidated.
XIV. EMPLOYEE DISCUSSION
a.
Council talked with DPW Supervisor Jason Walters about job duties. Adrian will
compile a list of items that Council discussed with him.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
a. Trustee Amanda Pfruender made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:36pm
Trustee Victoria Williams seconded the motion. Motion Carried
NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2023
AT 6:00PM
Clerk/Treasurer
President
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QUOTEPER ENCLOSEDSPECIFICATIONS
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Tax Exempt CK20903 COLORWHITE
1GC3YLE75PF232326
Cost per vehicle $38,327.00 Vehicle Description
State Title $15 Year 2023
$38,342.00 Make Chevrolet
Model Silverado 2500HD
Cab Regular
Engine L8T6.6 V8 Gas
Vendor: Drive Line 4X4
Berger Chevrolet Inc. Trim WT
DEALEROPTIONS COSTTO BEADDED
Address 2525 28th Street S.E. DELIVERYIncluded
Progaming Extra Keys Included
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 No Slip Work Step Included
Rust Proof Inner $399
Phone (616) 949-5200 Rust Proof Under Body $399
Direct (616) 575-9627 Additional Key Fobs w programing $250 Each
Fax (616) 988-9178
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Printed Signature DALE R. KRAMER
Date 3 21 2023
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2525 28TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, Ml 49512
Phone: 616-949-5200
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Model Year: 2023 Event Code: 5000-Delivered to Dealer
Make: Chevrolet Order #: BRFNFZ
Model: 2500HD Silverado MSRP: $49,030.00
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PEG: 1WT-Work Truck Preferred Equipment Group Order Type: FNR-Fleet Commercial
Primary Color: GAZ-Summit White Stock #: DKPRO
Trim: H1T-1WT/1FL-Cloth, Jet Black, Interior Trim Inventory Status: NIA
Engine: L8T-Engine: 6.6L, V-8, SIDI Total Cash Allowance:* $500.00
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JL1-Integrated Trailer Brake Controller $275.00
K4B-Battery, Auxiliary, 730 CCA $1 35.00
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UY2-Wiring Provisions: Camper $35.00
V46-Bumper, Front, Chrome $200.00
VYU-Snow Plow Prep I Camper Package $300.00
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FE9-Federal Emissions
GT4-Rear Axle: 3.73 Ratio
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Utility Rental Deposit Rates
Village of Farwell $200.00
City of Clare $240.00
City of Harrison Does not require.
City of Gladwin $150.00
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FISCAL POLICIES # 2023-01
April 3, 2023
Purchasing and Fiscal Procedures
I. Purpose/Objective
The purchasing and fiscal policies guidelines are to assure that the Village of Farwell
maintains lawful, prudent, and ethical methods to procure or dispose of supplies, materials,
equipment, contract services, and construction projects for the Village.
II. Purchasing
a. All purchases require that the appropriate funds are budgeted and sufficient
funds are available at the time of purchase
b. No employee or any person shall make purchases or commit Village funds without
authorization.
c. All purchases that require a check drawn on Village funds shall have an
accompanying purchase order, bill, etc. presented prior to the processing of the
check.
d. Employees/designated persons are authorized to make emergency purchases of
goods and services up to $500.00 with the Village Clerk/Treasurer verbal approval
provided the funds are budgeted and available.
e. Department heads (ex. Clerk, Treasurer, DPW Supervisor) are authorized to make
purchase of goods and services up to $1,00.00 provided the funds are budgeted
and available.
f. The Village President is authorized to approve purchases of goods and services up
to $2,000.00 provided the funds are budgeted and available.
g. The Village President along with two other council members are authorized to
approve emergency purchases of goods and services up to $2,500.00.
h. The Village President is authorized in the course of his/her duties to make
expenditures within the bounds established by the line items of the Village
budget.
i. Expenditures greater than those listed above within a specific cost center of a
fund budget requires the Village President to seek the verbal approval of the
Village Council.
j. Expenditures greater than what the Village has budgeted within its various fund
budgets requires the Village Council approval in advance of any purchase or
commitment of funds.
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k. In the event of emergency situations that threaten the health, safety, or would
otherwise cause extreme detriment to the Village of Farwell residents or
property, emergency purchases may be made with the approval of the Village
President and Department Head.
l. The Village President may impose a spending freeze on all discretionary
purchasing if instructed by Council or determines it is in the best interest of the
Village.
III. Fiscal Policies
a. All purchases must have an accompanying receipt or invoice prior to issuing a
check.
b. All receipts must have a signature from the employee making the purchases.
c. All purchases must have an accompanying detailed receipt or invoice prior to
issuing a check.
d. When applicable all invoices must have a packing slip signed and dated by the
employee.
e. All planned expenditures above $1,000.00 must have three accompanying quotes
prior to selecting a vendor. The quote selected is the one that provides the
highest acceptable quality at the lowest price.
f. The requirements of having three quotes may be waived if in the opinion of the
Village President efforts to obtain three quotes were exhausted or are impractical
to obtain.
g. All expenditures above $2,500.00 must have an accompanying contract prior to
any payments for purchases or services unless waived by the Village President
when deemed impractical or otherwise inappropriate. All contracts above
$2,500.00 require Village Council approval unless stipulated otherwise herein.
h. All checks issued by the Village shall have two authorized signatures recorded on
its front surfaces before the check is valid.
IV. Bid Procedure
a. A notice inviting bids shall be published in at least ten days preceding the date set
for receipt of the bid.
b. Bids shall be sealed and identified as a bid on the envelope and submitted to the
Village Clerk.
c. Late bids, at the Village’s discretion, may be returned unopened to the bidder.
d. Purchases of supplies, equipment, and contractual services greater than
$2,500.00 must be from bids/proposals. In any case where competitive bidding is
not practical or it is to the Village’s advantage to contract without competitive
bidding, the Village Council, may authorize the execution of a purchase without
competitive bidding.
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V. Award of Contract and Rejection of Bid
a. The Village shall have the authority to reject any and all bids when the best
interest of the public is served.
b. The Village shall not accept the bid of a contractor who is in default on the
payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies due to the Village.
c. In determining the best responsible bidder, in addition to price, the Village shall
consider the ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform as contracted;
whether the bidder can perform in a timely manner consistent with Village
requirements; the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and
efficiency demonstrated by the bidder; the performance experienced with
previous contracts; and the predictable ability of the bidder to provide future
maintenance and service.
d. When the award is not given to the lowest bidder, a statement of the reasons for
placing the order with the successful contractor shall be prepared and filed with
other award documentation.
e. After a bid is awarded, a contract will be executed with the successful bidder. A
certificate of liability insurance or worker compensation maybe required if
applicable and appropriate for the contracted service.
VI. Co-operative Purchasing
a. The Village shall have the authority to join with other units of government in a co-
operative purchasing plan when the best interest of the Village would be served.
VII. Legal and Professional Services
a. Only the Village President or his/her delegates will be authorized to purchase
legal or professional services that are not otherwise already contracted for
execution.
VIII. Conflict of Interest – Employees
a. No employee will participate directly or indirectly in a procurement when the
employee knows that the employee or any member of the employee’s immediate
family has a financial interest to the procurement; when any other person,
business or organization with whom the employee or any member of the
employee’s immediate family is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning
prospective employment is involved in the procurement.
b. Upon discovery of an actual or potential conflict of interest, an employee shall
promptly file a written statement of disqualification and shall withdraw from any
further participation in the transaction involved. Failure to do so could result in
immediate dismissal.
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IX. Conflict of Interest – Councilpersons
a. The Village of Farwell can enter into a contract with a vendor which a
councilperson has a conflict of interest as defined in VIII above. In entering into a
contract with this vendor the councilperson must not vote on the contract and
must disclose any pecuniary interest. A vote of two thirds of the full Village
Council must approve the contract.
____________________________ _________________
Village Clerk Date
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Village of Farwell
109 South Hall Street
March 13, 2023
PO Box 374
Project No: 846541
Farwell, MI 48622
Invoice No: 65246
Project 846541 Farwell - Sewer Improvements - Civil
adrian@villageoffarwell.org
For professional services rendered for the period January 29, 2023 to February 25, 2023
Amount Previous Current
Billing Phase Fee Billing Billing Billing
Basic Services 274,000.00 158,352.31 146,956.38 11,395.93
Construction RPR 87,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Additional Services 55,000.00 14,424.38 5,546.88 8,877.50
Total Fee 416,000.00 172,776.69 152,503.26 20,273.43
Total Fee 20,273.43
Total this Invoice $20,273.43
Thank you for your business, it is sincerely appreciated.
If there are any questions regarding this invoice or the services provided, please contact us at AR@fveng.com.
Terms: Net 15 days
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6837 W. Grand River Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
Proposal
Village of Farwell
Attn: Jason Walters W Proposal #
P. O. Box 374
Farwell, MI 48622-0374 I
I Description
Thank you for the opportunity to present you with this proposal for well 2.
Labor, Mobilization, Demobilization, Run efficiency test, Pull Pump, Perform a video 5,150.00 5,150.00
on the well, casing and screen area, Disassemble Pump bowls and inspect, Give a
report on our ?ndings.
NOTE: Should conditions change and/or any additional work be required, beyond
the original scope of this project, our standard hourly rates will apply. Northern Pump
& Well will consult with you prior to the additional work being performed.
Signature: Date:
*
Purchase Order No. (if required): If this
proposal meets your approval, please sign / date and return to fax
number:..1-517-322-0135
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6837 W Grand River Ave 0 Lansing, MI 48906 0 Ph (877) 477-1757 0 Fx (517) 322-0135
WELL AND PUMP INSPECTION AGREEMENT
0 Work to be performed
Purchaser: The Villa e of Fanivell Michi an Attn. Jason Walters
Address: P.O. Box 374 Farwell MI 48622-0374
desires to have the following water wells and / or pump installation annually inspected and serviced:
Wells No. ‘I 2 3 4
Contractor agrees to perform the following services:
Conduct an annual inspection of each of the above-listed items; assess the condition and efficiency
status of each. Report to the purchaser the condition of: pumping equipment, static water level(s),
specific well capacity and sufficiency of supply. Routine maintenance will be performed as part of the
service; this will include changing or adding pump packing, grease and motor oil.
9 LiabilityInsurance
The Contractor shall carry Workers’ Compensation, Public Liabilityand Property Damage
Insurance.
0 Cancellation
This agreement may be cancelled at any time by either party providing a minimum 30-day
notification.
6 Prices
Annual inspection and report, including routine maintenance: $250 per well / total $1000
Special provisions as noted:
Page 24 of 24 Replacement of defective: Pressure gauges $ 35.00 ea. Air gauges $ 35.00 ea.
Submitted March 23 , 2023 Accepted , 20
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