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Council approves Slater Village water and sewer connections; grants sewer credit to Village Haven
Summary
The council approved connections for a five-house Slater Village subdivision to town water and sewer and granted a $14,482.23 sewer credit to Village Haven (Dog Pack LLC) after commission recommendations.
The Town Council voted Sept. 15 to allow Slater Court (Slater Village) at 270 Main Street to connect to the North Smithfield public water and sewer systems and to grant a sewer-billing credit to Village Haven (Dog Pack LLC).
Water and sewer connections
Bill DeCoteau, water and sewer superintendent, told the council the proposed five houses at Slater Village represent a small additional demand on the town water system; he said typical three-bedroom houses are estimated at roughly 300 gallons per day and that even a modest increase to four bedrooms would be well within capacity. The Sewer Commission, represented by chairman Bill Dorey, confirmed there is sufficient sewer capacity and recommended approval.
The council made and approved motions to authorize the water connection for Slater Court at 270 Main Street (described as Slater Village/Slatersville public water supply) and to authorize the sewer connection; the sewer commission noted some plan-detail comments from consulting engineer Wright-Pierce that will be addressed at final plan submission.
Village Haven sewer credit
The council also approved a sewer-credit request for Dog Pack LLC (Village Haven). The sewer commission calculated ordinance-based capacity charges that equated to 34 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) under Rhode Island DEM minimum standards, which would have produced a larger bill. Based on measured water consumption and the commission’s review, staff recommended billing as if the property were using 13 EDUs; the council approved a $14,482.23 credit to reflect that adjustment.
Implementation notes
Council and commission members recorded that final connection approvals remain subject to plan corrections and the water and sewer departments’ standard inspection and permit processes. The sewer credit will be applied to Village Haven’s account by the Treasurer per council direction.
Ending
Councilors expressed support for both the connections and the credit, noting the actions were consistent with commission recommendations and with available system capacity.
