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Norway council updates cross‑connection control plan, adopts ordinance and approves routine agreements
Summary
Council adopted an updated cross‑connection control plan and an amendment to the city code (Ordinance 4‑57), approved the USGS stream‑gauging funding agreement, adopted a budget workshop schedule, and accepted a planning‑commission resignation. Actions were approved by roll call with routine discussion.
The Norway City Council approved several routine but consequential items: an updated cross‑connection control plan, an amendment to City Code (Ordinance 4‑57) implementing that plan, an annual joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauging, adoption of a budget‑workshop schedule, and acceptance of a planning‑commission resignation.
Cross‑connection control: Staff and a contractor (HyperCorp was referenced) presented a revised cross‑connection control plan that updates language, aligns references to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and the administrative code, and clarifies testing and reporting requirements. Council members were told testing frequencies (high‑hazard annual testing, nonresidential 1–5 years by risk, residential once every 10 years) and enforcement practices remain essentially as before. A motion to approve the updated plan passed.
Ordinance amendment: The council then considered Ordinance 4‑57, which amends City Code Chapter 19 to reflect the plan updates and clearer compliance language. After a short discussion, the council adopted Ordinance 4‑57 by roll call.
USGS stream gauging: Staff explained the annual joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey. The full cost was described as $31,500, with the city’s share about $27,500 to be paid from the hydro fund. The council approved the funding agreement.
Budget schedule and appointments: The council approved a Monday 5 p.m. budget‑workshop schedule for the upcoming months, intended to allow staff and council time to review budgets and prepare bids (especially for roads). The council also accepted the resignation of planning commissioner Leonard Biedelow and authorized advertising the open seat.
Votes at a glance: Ordinance 4‑57 (adopted); cross‑connection control plan (approved); USGS joint funding agreement (approved); budget‑workshop schedule (approved); planning‑commission resignation (accepted).
Next steps: staff will implement reporting and enforcement procedures tied to the cross‑connection plan, continue procurement and budget preparations under the approved schedule, and advertise the planning‑commission vacancy.
