The Craig County Board of Supervisors approved spending $39,333.50 to remove an existing 10,000-gallon fuel tank from a school during its August meeting.
Mr. Wheeler briefed supervisors on the proposed removal, explaining that the tank is currently above ground and located within the school.
The building inspector and fire marshal reviewed the tank and determined it could be abandoned for one year before it would have to be removed to comply with code requirements.
Wheeler told the board that work is currently being completed at the school for a new boiler that requires large cranes. Because the equipment is already needed for the boiler project, he said it would be cost-effective to remove the tank as soon as possible rather than wait.
Mr. Labiosa questioned why the tank needed to be removed and asked whether it could remain in place for use as an emergency backup tank.
According to the discussion, Department of Environmental Quality and code requirements call for abandoned tanks to be removed within one year to prevent environmental contamination.
The tank also contains about 2 feet of sludge that would need to be removed and disposed of, resulting in additional costs if the tank were removed later. to prevent environmental contamination. The tank also contains about 2 feet of sludge that would need to be removed and disposed of, resulting in additional costs if the tank were removed later.
Wheeler also expressed concerns about the safety of keeping the tank.
Mr. Spence asked for a motion to remove the tank and pay for the project from the fund balance.
Mr. Christian made the motion to approve $39,333.50 for the work, with Mr. Lipes seconding.
The motion passed unanimously, with Labiosa, Lipes, Christian, Bailey and Spence voting in favor.
-The New Castle Record
