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Town manager reports paving complete, outlines sewer-plant options and developer water-line request
Summary
Town staff told the council that McGill has completed the current paving work and is addressing punch-list items; officials also described a water-main break and presented two near-cost-equivalent options for a new sewer treatment basin (on-site vs. off-site) and said engineers will provide a detailed plan in October; a developer has asked the town to evaluate installing a 6-inch waterline to support proposed development.
Town staff updated the Sparta Town Council on infrastructure work and pending projects, including completion of a paving contract, a recent water-main break that briefly disrupted service for some residents, and early options for a new sewer treatment basin.
Paving: Town staff said McGill completed the paving project and returned for a walkthrough; a punch list is being processed with the contractor and payment company. Some streets that were not paved were removed from the contractor’s list and may be added in a future contract if additional funding becomes available.
Water-main break: Officials described a water-main break that occurred late at night; service was restored the same day, though one reservoir took a day and a half to refill. The manager noted crews isolated the break and restored service.
Sewer-plant options and timeline: McGill provided two options for a replacement treatment basin — building next to the current plant or constructing an off-site basin on town-owned adjacent parcel — and staff said cost estimates were "close enough" that other factors will guide the decision. McGill plans to return in October with detailed timelines and more precise figures; staff characterized the construction as a 24-month project if undertaken.
Developer request: A developer (Don Miller) contacted the manager seeking assistance to extend a 6-inch waterline to serve a parcel; staff said at least one engineering study will be required, DOT involvement is likely, and the expense will probably push the item into the next budget year if the council asks staff to pursue cost estimates and engineering work.
Next steps: Council asked staff to solicit engineers for the sewer-plant alternatives and to schedule developer discussions for October; staff will bring cost estimates and timelines back to council for further consideration.
