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August 7, 2012

Fairburn says water level sufficient

James Bright, Managing Editor, James@chickashanews.com The Express-Star

CHICKASHA — Questions over the the rationing of water arose during the Aug. 6 meeting of the Chickasha City Council.

Vice Mayor J.E. Epperson expressed concerns over rationing water after hearing details involving other cities.

City Manager Stewart Fairburn said at the moment, there is nothing to fear regarding this issue in Chickasha.

“Most cities go to water rationing to deal with a drop of pressure in the towers when water depletes too quickly,” Fairburn said. “Our towers are designed to handle a drop in pressure.”

Fairburn said the city’s water supply looks better then it did at this time last year.

“If we start losing water overnight and cannot recover, then their may be reason for concern, but other than that we are fine.”

Ward four Council Member Howard Carpenter continued voicing his concerns over the city’s non-use of approved street signs.

“I still don’t understand why we haven’t put up the new street signs,” he said. “We spent tax payer’s money to get these.”

Carpenter said that he knows the current street signs are damaged beyond repair.

The council approved the addition of 17 fire hydrants throughout the city.

Fairburn said a decision has not been made yet as to where the hydrants will go, but construction will cost close to $25,000.

The demolition of the longstanding and long abandoned Lake Chickasha Restaurant building was also approved. Fairburn said there is no timetable for the building’s destruction and the city is currently in the process of collecting bids.

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