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Sunman moves to update water staffing pay and accept $10,000 wastewater auto-sampler grant
Summary
Council reviewed transition plans for its certified water operator, proposed pay increases for water staff tied to certifications, and accepted a $10,000 Rising Sun grant toward a wastewater auto-sampler with about $1,500 in local funds required for site work.
Council members reviewed the certified water operator contract and asked staff to send a 30-day termination notice to the current contractor so in-house certified operator Connor can take over full duties in late August. The council also considered a salary-ordinance amendment to adjust pay for water staff.
Staff said the proposal would add $1 per hour for two operators (Austin and Joe) and $2 per hour for Connor for each certification level he holds, and that Connor will continue training in wastewater certification. Council members supported approval and noted that savings from changes to the contracted operator would help cover raises.
Separately, utilities staff confirmed the town received a $10,000 grant from Rising Sun toward purchase of an auto-sampler for wastewater monitoring. Total project cost after freight and site preparation was reported under $11,000, leaving a local contribution of roughly $1,500 for site prep and an enclosure; council moved to allocate the grant and the additional local funding.
Other utility business included ongoing well maintenance, meter replacements, and planned equipment quotes (tapping equipment and televising for stormwater work). Council also discussed applying for a stormwater grant to fund cleaning and televising on Vine Street with an estimated project cost of about $11,300 and a plan to request approximately one-third from a grant cycle if pursued.
