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Dana council reviews $150,000 estimate to restore sewer lift stations, pursues Rural Development loan
Summary
Town officials discussed quotes for new lift-station pumps and an estimated $150,000 cost to restore sewer lift stations and the treatment plant; a revised Rural Development loan is being pursued and staff will exchange quotes with the clerk-treasurer.
The Town of Dana board discussed plans to repair its sewer lift stations and treatment plant at its March 10, 2026, meeting, with an estimated restoration cost of about $150,000. Bruce, representing UMAC, has obtained quotes for new lift-station pumps and will forward those quotes to Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Doan. Mike Novac said he is working to secure funding through a revised Rural Development loan.
Why it matters: The lift stations and treatment plant are municipal infrastructure that affect wastewater service reliability. The board’s next steps on funding will determine whether repairs proceed quickly or require phased work dependent on loan approval and available funds.
What happened: Board President Bob Richardson opened the meeting and the minutes record that Bruce of UMAC reported having sourced pump quotes. The record states that Mike Novac is pursuing a revised Rural Development loan to cover the work, and that the estimated total to restore the lift stations and treatment plant to proper working order is approximately $150,000. The transcript does not record a formal motion or vote on funding during the meeting.
Who is involved: Bob Richardson, Board President; Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Doan, who will receive the pump quotes; Bruce of UMAC, who obtained the quotes; and consultant or staff member Mike Novac, who is seeking Rural Development loan assistance. Other board members were present for the meeting but the text does not show a formal vote on the repairs.
Next steps: The immediate procedural action recorded is that Bruce will forward quotes to the clerk-treasurer and that Novac is pursuing the revised loan. No approval of funding or contract award appears in the meeting text; any formal action to accept quotes or authorize expenditures would require a future agenda item and recorded board action.
Details and caveats: The $150,000 figure in the minutes is listed as an estimate. The transcript does not specify line-item cost breakdowns, specific pump models, exact loan terms, or a timeline for repair work. The meeting record also does not identify whether the town has received any formal commitment from the lender. These items will need to be resolved before procurement or construction begins.
