Commission approves water and sewer hookup at 205 Jericho Road in exchange for easement

The Richmond Water and Sewer Commission voted Dec. 15 to approve a property owner request to relocate a water and sewer connection at 205 Jericho Road, contingent on granting an easement for the Tilden Avenue water line.

Josh summarized a negotiated compromise: the plan reduces the construction footprint so the new waterline sits within the existing easement setback and extends a curb stop to the easement edge. The property owner agreed to cover attorney fees and the town agreed to install the service from the main to the easement edge and to include a meter vault and meter if the commission approved that addition.

Josh provided the cost estimates: attorney fees alone were estimated at about $5,500; including a meter vault and meter raised the town’s obligation to approximately $7,000–$8,000. Josh said staying entirely in right‑of‑way would cost an estimated $15,000–$20,000 to achieve the same service arrangement.

Kevin O'Grady (present during the discussion) confirmed the summary and thanked staff for reaching a workable compromise. "Everything that was laid out is clear," Kevin said.

Barta moved to approve the O'Grady request for a water and sewer hookup at 205 Jericho Road, including a water meter and meter vault in exchange for the easement; David seconded the motion. The commission called the roll and the motion passed as recorded.

No dissent or conditions were noted in the meeting record. Staff said they would coordinate the legal paperwork and the meter installation as directed and that property transfer/tax transfer forms would be completed with attorney assistance.

Next step: staff to finalize the easement documentation and execute the service work per the approved terms.