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Mendon council agrees to continue talks with Wellsville on potential future sewer district
Summary
Mendon and Wellsville city officials previously met to discuss a potential shared sewer district. Council voted to continue those discussions to prepare for future treatment-plant requirements and to potentially share costs rather than build alone.
MENDON — Mendon City Council voted Jan. 8 to continue discussions with Wellsville about forming a possible future sewer district, citing the high cost of treatment plants and the benefits of shared planning.
Mayor said the two cities had met with engineering staff to look at possible locations and logistics for a joint approach, emphasizing that Wellsville currently relies on pond systems and will be required to move to treatment plants when it reaches a larger population threshold. Council members described potential cost advantages to coordinating early rather than each city acting alone.
Council moved, seconded and unanimously approved the motion to continue discussions. Members asked staff to gather information on Wellsville’s building-permit rates, existing connection costs and potential grant support so Mendon can evaluate timing and likely costs for residents.
What’s next: Council directed staff to follow up with Wellsville and to report data on annual permit activity, per-connection fees, and possible funding sources or grants to inform future choices.
