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Poplar Sewer Commission to assume ownership of private grinder pumps; customers to be notified of fees and service
Summary
The commission voted to move forward with the village taking ownership of privately owned grinder pumps on the sewer system, with a customer notice describing inspection fees, an optional monthly maintenance fee, and contracted repair service through A G O’Brien Heating and Plumbing.
The Village of Poplar Sewer Commission voted April 9 to move ahead with a plan for the village to assume ownership and maintenance responsibility for privately owned grinder pumps connected to the sewer system.
Under the plan discussed and approved by the commission, customers with grinder pumps will receive a mailed letter describing inspection fees, an additional optional monthly fee to maintain the service through the village, and that repairs or maintenance would be contracted to A G O’Brien Heating and Plumbing. Commissioners said homeowners who elect not to have the village assume responsibility would remain fully responsible for replacing and maintaining their own pumps.
The motion to proceed was made by Adam DeMeyer and seconded by Dan Bergsten; the minutes record the motion as passing "without negative vote." The minutes do not specify the inspection fee amount, the monthly maintenance fee level, or the expected start date for the village program.
Next steps: staff will mail notice letters to affected customers with details on fees and service arrangements; the commission will implement the program after customer notices and any required administrative steps.
