Council delays vote on Trojan Technologies service contract for wastewater UV system pending details

Council members in Stevensville chose to delay approval of a service contract with Trojan Technologies Group ULC for maintenance of the town’s wastewater ultraviolet (UV) treatment system until staff obtains further written detail on pricing and fees.

Council member Barker initially moved to approve the service contract; after extended discussion about cost and contract terms — including earlier one-time service invoices quoted at roughly $2,600–$2,800, a negotiated contract price discussed in the meeting of approximately $1,700 per year, a stated five-year term, and an $315-per-hour rate for additional support — members asked staff to get written confirmation from the vendor about travel charges, parts pricing and how extra labor would be invoiced. The council then voted to table the contract and requested staff return with the vendor's written answers; council later made a formal motion to table and seek additional information.

Public speakers and council members emphasized that the wastewater UV system is a mandated element of treatment and that one side of the town’s UV system was already down, increasing urgency; town staff said Trojan is the specialist vendor that routinely services the equipment. Council asked staff for clarity on whether travel fees are included, what additional parts/supplies costs would be billed, typical on-site hours for routine maintenance, and whether emergency visits would incur separate charges.

Outcome: The council tabled action on the Trojan service contract pending written clarification from the company. Staff indicated they would seek answers and bring the contract back to a future meeting or a special meeting if needed.