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Board approves multiple pay requests and loan draw for wastewater work as plant upgrades progress
Summary
The Village of Jackson Board of Public Works approved two contractor pay requests, a Clean Water Fund loan draw and a $255,000 professional services agreement as upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant continue; staff described construction progress and safety measures.
The Village of Jackson Board of Public Works on a motion approved two contractor pay requests and a Clean Water Fund draw as work continues on the village wastewater treatment plant.
Director of Public Works (Speaker 2) told the board that piping for the tertiary filters is being completed and that ultraviolet disinfection equipment has arrived, adding that staff hopes to practice with the new UV system in April to meet the May 1 deadline. "Piping is being completed for the tertiary filters... the UV equipment is here," Speaker 2 said.
Why it matters: Approving the pay requests and the Clean Water Fund draw moves contractor payments and grant/loan disbursements forward while construction proceeds toward an imminent equipment changeover required before May 1.
Key actions and funding - Pay request number 11: motion made to approve payment of $293,075 to JH Hassinger; motion seconded; the board voted "aye" and the motion carried. (Motion introduced in transcript at the segment beginning 96.704994.) - Pay request number 12: motion made to approve payment to Hassinger in the amount of $561,230.55; motion seconded; the board voted "aye" and the motion carried. (Motion appears beginning 194.83.) - Clean Water Fund loan request number 9: motion made and seconded to approve a draw of $861,666.04, which included two pay requests and $7,360.49 in engineering fees to Town & Country; the board voted "aye" and the motion carried. - Professional services agreement (aeration basins/design): motion made to approve a $255,000 agreement for design/consulting services; motion seconded and approved.
Discussion and context Staff described the sequence: piping and UV systems are on site and being installed, and the plant must transition from its previous chlorination equipment by May 1. Speaker 4 asked for confirmation that the chlorination equipment had been removed and Speaker 2 confirmed the schedule and window for completion. Speaker 5 raised concerns about site security given the critical nature of wastewater infrastructure and asked whether fencing and other protective measures should be reconsidered or built into contracts. Speaker 2 described the existing security measures — a fence around the plant (including repairs on the south side), nightly locked gates, barbed wire at the top in some locations, and coordination with police and fire for suspicious activity. Speaker 2 also said staff plans to modernize alarm reporting as SCADA and alarm dialers are updated so alarms will call supervisors or emergency services.
No legal ordinances or statutes were cited during the board’s votes; the Clean Water Fund draw was discussed as a funding mechanism rather than by citing specific statute.
What’s next Staff said additional related items (including a generator quote/glitch) will return to the board at a future meeting for further action and that the professional design work would be done in coming months to support future loan or grant applications.
Ending The board’s approvals release payments and authorizations needed for the plant upgrade to continue toward the May equipment switchover, while staff pursues design, security and alarm-system upgrades for the facility.
