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Pataskala explores temporary licensed‑operator agreement to meet EPA utility requirements
Summary
City staff reported early discussions with CJS and Southwest (contractors) about providing licensed operators to the utilities department after a recent staff loss; the plan is in preliminary stages to ensure EPA compliance.
Councilmember Chris reported the utilities department is in early discussions with contractors (referenced as CJS and Southwest) to secure licensed operators after the departure of the city’s highest‑licensed operator at the wastewater plant. The arrangement would be an emergency or interim plan to ensure the city continues to meet EPA requirements.
Chris described the talks as preliminary and framed the possible agreement as cooperation between the city and external licensed operators to cover compliance obligations should the city lack onsite licensed staff. No contract or formal agreement was presented at the meeting; staff said the matter is at the beginning stages of evaluation.
Council did not take a vote; members were informed that staff would continue to pursue options to maintain regulatory compliance and report back to council with proposed terms if and when a contract is recommended.
