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172 to split the cost between water and sewer funds. He suggested additional funds to <br />173 the CIP for the Mueller system, estimating a need for at least $380,000 by 2029. <br />174 <br />175 Mr. Freihammer emphasized the importance of minimizing the impact on residents, <br />176 noting that replacing radios and meters at once would be less disruptive than doing <br />177 it in multiple visits. He explained staff time would be saved by upgrading meters <br />178 now, as newer technology was more accurate and required less maintenance. He <br />179 noted the Mueller system also included an annual fee for maintaining the collectors, <br />180 which would be a new cost but would reduce the burden on City staff. <br />181 <br />182 Member Fergus raised concerns about the new system's reliability and failure rate, <br />183 comparing it to the current 450 and 900 systems. <br />184 <br />185 Mr. Freihammer reassured the Commission that other cities used the Mueller <br />186 system, which was more reliable due to its two-way communication and broader <br />187 application. <br />188 <br />189 Member Rudolf questioned the due diligence on the Mueller system's reliability <br />190 and the potential for hacking. <br />191 <br />192 Mr. Freihammer responded that the system was already used in other industries and <br />193 more secure than the current one. <br />194 <br />195 The Commission discussed the potential costs to residents and the need for a <br />196 detailed plan to manage the transition and minimize disruption. <br />197 <br />198 Chair Ficek supported the staff recommendation to use the Mueller system and <br />199 replace radios and meters simultaneously to minimize future disruptions. <br />200 <br />201 Member Ficek moved, and Member Rudolf seconded, to accept the staffs <br />202 recommendation to purchase the Mueller system and replace both radios and <br />203 meters at the same time. <br />204 <br />205 Ayes:5 <br />206 Nays:1 <br />207 Abstain: 1 (Fergus) <br />208 Motion carried. <br />209 <br />210 7. Future Agenda Items <br />211 Discussion ensued regarding future PWETC agenda items: <br />212 March 18, 2025 <br />213 • Pavement Asset Management <br />214 <br />215 Future Topics: <br />216 • Pathway Master Plan Updates <br />217 • Municipal Safety Plan <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />Page 7 of 72 <br />