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Residents raise sewer concerns after flooding; consultant presents water-rate study
Summary
Residents Michelle and Jason Woods asked the council to address sewer infrastructure and protocols after an incident during recent historic flooding; Water/Sewer Operator Les Day reported equipment repairs and a consultant presented a water-rate study; council took no immediate action on the study.
St. Paul — Residents Michelle and Jason Woods requested to be placed on the May 6 agenda to raise concerns about town sewer infrastructure and response protocols after an incident at their residence during recent historic flooding.
Water/Sewer Operator Les Day presented his monthly report, noting couplings were replaced on pumps and that the town intends to obtain a televising quote for smoke testing in accordance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management guidance. The Woodses’ request was recorded in the minutes for the agenda; the minutes do not record a follow-up action or a staff assignment in response to their concern.
Consultant Steven Brock of Therber, Brock & Associates presented the town's water-rate study, describing ways to improve utility operations and financial sustainability. The presentation drew no formal action during the meeting; the minutes state "no actions were taken at this time." Council members did not record vote tallies or ask for immediate adoption of recommended rate changes during the session.
The meeting record shows infrastructure repairs have begun (pump couplings replaced) and that staff will seek a televising quote for smoke testing; the minutes do not specify timelines, costs or who will perform the televising.
