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Village officials warn of higher sewage-treatment bills, outline water and road projects
Summary
Clerk-Treasurer Sean Housley told Council the village paid a $141,000 sewage-treatment invoice for April–June 2025 and said 2025 average monthly treatment costs rose to about $36,000 (from $27,000 in 2024); Service and engineering staff also reported multiple water-main breaks and updates on Enbridge, Markle Road and Harriett Drive projects.
Clerk-Treasurer Sean M. Housley told the Village of Silver Lake Council on Aug. 18 that the village paid a Summit County sewage-treatment invoice of $141,000 for April–June 2025 after the dispute period expired. Housley said the village's average monthly sewage-treatment cost in 2025 is roughly $36,000 compared with about $27,000 per month in 2024, and he estimated the discrepancy between treated gallons and billed revenue results in payments that are roughly 68% higher than amounts recovered from residents; he attributed part of the increase to rainfall-driven inflow and infiltration and said he had referred contract ambiguities to the Law Director for review.
Service Director Ben Gregory described ongoing water repairs, including hydrant work and two additional water-main breaks on Lakeland Parkway and Millboro Road, and said the Harriett Road reconstruction project is on track for an early October completion. Gregory confirmed the village owns two directional construction signs and that one had been struck by a motorist; the motorist's insurer will be billed for damage.
Engineer Jason Popiel reported that Enbridge Gas main replacement work is underway on several streets and is expected to finish by Nov. 11, 2025. Popiel said the OPWC application for Silver Lake Boulevard design is roughly 75% complete, CCTV results for the Boulevard and Athens Road sections are expected in September, and the Markle Drive sewer-separation contractor has requested an extension to mid-November; if paving is not completed before winter the contractor will winterize and be required to pave at its own expense in 2026.
Council members asked for clarifications about insurance claims, the timeline for Harriett Road, and the causes of higher sewage-treatment charges. No formal action was taken on these items during the meeting.
