Board approves budget revisions, plans executive session on litigation and easements

At its Jan. 13, 2026 meeting, the Clarksburg Sanitary Ward approved budget revisions for both the revenue fund and the R&R fund and voted to enter an executive session to discuss attorney–client privileged matters and pending litigation.

Speaker 3 moved to approve a budget revision for the revenue fund that included an approximately $40,000 increase for pipe and accessories (from $100,000 to $140,000). During discussion Speaker 3 asked whether the increase reflected price changes or additional scope; staff acknowledged the unanticipated increase in quantities and cost. The motion passed by voice vote. The board then approved a separate budget revision for the R&R fund by voice vote.

During the meeting Speaker 1 said commission staff had completed submissions related to the Summit acquisition and that a final order is pending. Speaker 1 also said there is a demand related to the Wendy's property easement and asked to brief the board on that matter in executive session. "The reason for the executive session is under attorney client privilege," Speaker 1 said.

Speaker 3 moved that the board go into executive session; Speaker 2 seconded and the board approved the motion. The chair deferred to counsel Strandberg to determine which non-board attendees should be present for the executive session. The board subsequently moved to adjourn.

The open record reflects that the easement issue and litigation matter will be discussed in closed session; no decisions on those confidential matters were recorded in the open meeting minutes.