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Boyceville board reviews sewer assessment, targeted sludge removal and plans meeting with industrial user Ohly
Summary
Village staff reported a pump sent for rebuilding after a failed bearing, driveline shafts under evaluation, and a sludge-removal proposal focused on two critical ponds; the board discussed potential sewer-rate changes and plans to meet with industrial user Ohly about payback obligations within 60 days.
At the Village of Boyceville board meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, staff updated the board on a sewer system assessment and related maintenance needs. A pump was sent out for rebuilding after a failed bearing produced excessive noise; driveline shafts are being evaluated for repair and the village will continue using its current driveline system for the time being.
Jonathan Farrell asked whether sludge removal could be completed for all ponds; staff responded that the current proposal focuses on the two most critical ponds. Staff will locate previous meeting minutes that discussed sludge removal and will explore borrowing options to fund the project.
The board also discussed long-term planning for sewer rates. Staff noted that utility charges can be adjusted at any time and that a proposed rate increase could be developed once the sewer assessment is complete. No rate change was adopted at the meeting; any proposal would return to the board for formal consideration.
Separately, the minutes record that the board plans to engage the industrial user Ohly: staff and the board aim to meet with Ohly within the next 60 days to discuss annual payback obligations and will report updates to the board as they become available. The minutes also note the board will consult legal counsel about the timeline and process to terminate the Sewer Use and Discharge Agreement with Ohly if necessary.
The minutes state the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) notified the village about additional operator certification requirements for its water/wastewater operator; the minutes do not specify personnel actions or a compliance timeline.
Next steps noted in the minutes: completion of the sewer assessment, follow-up on sludge removal funding options, a meeting with Ohly within 60 days, and development of a rate proposal if warranted.
