Village administrator says new sewer plant testing could begin next week, bringing 1.4M gpd capacity

The village administrator reported progress on utility operations and public‑works tasks, including catch‑basin repairs, staffing and near‑term testing of the upgraded sewer plant.

According to the administrator, “We are hopeful that we will be able to start regular operation next week, which will give us at least 1,400,000 gallons of capacity per day.” The transcript shows two employees — Mike Strutman, who completed his probationary period, and a new hire, Trent Yaris — are continuing toward water and sewer licensure. Village employees completed training on the new sewer plant and utility workers planned to test the plant during the week following the meeting.

The administrator also said several existing catch‑basin repairs have been completed and a few remain to be finished. The village has posted an advertisement for a village‑administrator position in the Circular Herald and on the municipal website.

Separately, a consultant reported that a drainage analysis for Chestnut/Chester Commons has a signed proposal and that the consultant plans to be on‑site and develop two to three options with cost estimates for the village to review; the consultant said they will seek input from homeowners’ associations and adjacent property owners.

The village reported receiving multiple permits to work within public rights‑of‑way from Frontier, Knox Energy and Columbia Gas; staff said they are reviewing these utility permits and will request performance bonds where required.

No formal council action was recorded in the transcript on these operational items; the announcements were provided as part of administrative reports.