LAUREL HILL — A $7,100 system would allow city water authorities to monitor wells, pumps and the water tank in real time without having to be on-site.
City leaders are not currently pursuing such a system, but members expressed interest in a presentation about how it works.
Richard Esser, of J.H. Wright and Associates, of Daphne, Ala., gave explained the smart water works communications system during the City Council's Thursday meeting.
There were more prospective council members attending that meeting than actual sitting council members.
All six candidates — including incumbent Councilwoman Willie Mae Toles, Debra Adams, Daniel Lane, Scott Moneypenny, Joan Smith and Randy Tickle attended — were present.
However, with a vacant council seat and Councilwoman Betty Williamson’s absence due to a family emergency, just Johnnie James and Council Chairman Larry Hendren joined Mayor Robbie Adams and City Clerk Nita Miller at the front table.
City attorney Dan Campbell, returning after an almost two-month medical absence, visited with candidates before and after the meeting as they chatted among themselves.
The chatting lasted longer than the actual eight-minute meeting.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Smart water works communications system suggested