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Commission recommends city accept school-owned sewer line, citing TDOT widening impacts
Summary
The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation for the city to accept ownership of a sewer pump-station parcel from the Wilson County Board of Education so the city can upgrade and operate the pump station when TDOT construction eliminates nearby septic service.
The Mount Judah Municipal and Regional Planning Commission on Jan. 16 recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept conveyance of a small parcel at West Elementary School that contains a sewer pump station. The conveyance is part of a coordinated effort with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to reconnect properties affected by road widening work.
Shane from Public Works explained that a TDOT project to add an eastbound turn lane into West Elementary will remove septic fields that currently serve two properties in the county and two within the city. The existing sewer line that serves West Elementary is private and maintained by the school because of a right-of-way exchange about 20 years ago. To allow the city to serve impacted properties, the Wilson County Board of Education would deed the pump-station parcel to the city so Public Works can upgrade the station to city standards and maintain it as a public utility.
"We're hopeful that everyone will work together on this, and we'll get the project done," Shane said. He added the modification request is a multi-step process that also requires school board and Board of Commissioners approval.
Commissioners voted for a positive recommendation to the Board of Commissioners; the matter will also go before the school board next week for consideration of the deed.
Why it matters: TDOT right-of-way work can require sewer reconnections where on-site septic is displaced. Accepting the deed would allow the city to provide public sewer service and ensure continuity of service for affected residents.
Next steps: The item will proceed to the Wilson County Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners for final approval; Public Works will prepare required upgrades to bring the pump station to city specifications.
