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Town considers permanent wastewater plant shutdown, internet for old plant and sewer-main coordination
Summary
Staff briefed the council on a possible permanent shutdown of an older wastewater treatment plant to reduce costs, potential lift‑station needs for nearby fields, and plans for a new sewer main tied to a Regina Lane development. Quotes for Starlink internet to serve the old plant (approx. $2,325) were discussed.
Town staff updated the council on several utility and infrastructure items: a possible permanent shutdown of the existing wastewater treatment plant, internet connectivity for an older treatment site, and coordination on a developer-led sewer main on Regina Lane.
Staff said closing the older wastewater plant could save operating costs and might occur around June–July; however, a lift station may be necessary to serve nearby baseball fields if the plant stops operating. Staff is investigating a nearby county-owned police station as a potential alternative site to avoid constructing a new facility and will report back when they have more information.
On connectivity, staff said the old wastewater plant has no internet and reported a vendor box quote (Starlink kit) of about $2,325 to provide a connection; staff said they were awaiting follow-up quotes to confirm installation and service details. Staff also discussed grinder-pump purchases and locating a drop-in flow meter to verify wastewater flows.
Regarding Regina Lane development, staff said Midwestern (developer) plans to extend a new sewer main parallel to the town’s existing line; if the town agrees to take over that main, a draft agreement will be required. Staff requested direction from the council on whether to proceed with negotiations and potential adoption of the new main.
What happens next: staff will gather more precise internet and lift‑station cost estimates, prepare a draft agreement for the Regina Lane sewer main if council directs, and return with implementation options and fiscal impacts.
