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Kent Bryan outlines SR 41 sewer extension as village administrator warns of failing plant pipe
Summary
At the March 10 West Union Village Council meeting, presenter Kent Bryan described a sewer main-line installation along State Route 41 expected to reach six properties in three to four months; Village Administrator Kenny Ferguson warned a sewer-plant pipe is 'starting to cave in' and staff will seek warranty and contractor action.
At its March 10 meeting, the West Union Village Council heard a presentation from guest Kent Bryan on a planned sewer main-line extension along State Route 41 that he said will be drilled under the highway to reach six properties on the south side.
"We are going to put the main line in; as of now not hooking each individual house up. We are providing the property with a Y connection," Bryan said, adding he expects the work to take "three to four months." He said the project will take sewer service to the property line, and that homeowners will be responsible for connecting to the disconnector in the future. Bryan also reported that "the barrels for Lovejoy are ready and starting on that now" and that a UV unit has been ordered.
Village Administrator Kenny Ferguson raised an immediate operational concern at the same meeting, reporting that a section of pipe at the village sewer plant "is starting to cave in from the hillside" and that water is not draining properly. Ferguson asked staff to review the construction contract and engineering documents for possible warranty coverage and said he will contact the contractor about scheduling cleaning of the water towers.
The council approved a motion to adjust the agenda so Bryan could present early in the meeting. Council members did not take a formal vote on the sewer plant repair at the meeting; Ferguson indicated he will pursue warranty options and contractor scheduling in follow-up work.
Why it matters: The sewer main extension could provide access for multiple properties along SR 41, but Bryan’s timeline and Ferguson’s warning highlight both near-term infrastructure needs and potential additional costs or work required if the plant damage requires repair or replacement. Residents who receive the Y connection will be responsible for the final lateral hookup to their properties.
Next steps: Council directed administrative follow-up; Bryan said he will return if there is remaining grant money to discuss further assistance for property hookups. Administrator Ferguson will contact the contractor and review contract warranties.
