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District to clean grease traps and flush sewer line after Mill Hall Borough flags blockages and billing dispute
Summary
The facilities committee reported sewer blockages and grease in lines near district buildings; the board said it will clean grease traps, flush lines and seek quotes for repairs while disputing a $1,639 borough bill for cleaning that the district has not paid.
Keystone Central School District facilities staff told the board that sewer line blockages caused by grease and paper products have prompted a plan to clean the district's grease traps, flush sewer lines and monitor the system during the fall semester.
At the facilities committee meeting, two Mill Hall Borough representatives described inspections showing grease accumulation and debris in sewer lines. Committee members decided to have the grease traps fully cleaned, perform a sewer flush and monitor for recurrence when school resumes, with further work to be considered if problems continue.
Board member Chris asked why the board had not been notified earlier about recent change orders related to facilities work; staff said the property services manager approved those changes within prearranged authority levels. Elizabeth Wade pressed for clarity on responsibility and billing after the borough provided a letter and an invoice for $1,639.17 for cleaning. "The district has not paid any such bill," administration said, and it had not reached an agreement with the borough that it is responsible for that charge.
Board members and staff discussed the root causes — grease from cafeteria operations and paper towel misuse — and agreed to put the grease traps on a maintenance schedule. Facilities staff will obtain quotes on related equipment such as hand dryers and bring cost figures back to the board for approval as needed.
No formal vote was taken at the work session; the committee recommended cleaning and monitoring steps and further reporting if additional repairs or billing resolution is required.
