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Joyce Sewer relied on decades of volunteer work; operator illness leaves gap
Summary
The Shuler family and one paid maintenance worker have run the Joyce Sewer system for decades with minimal pay; recent hospitalization of the lift‑station checker triggered urgency to find new operators or a buyer.
The Jury heard that the Joyce Sewer system has been maintained largely by members of the Shuler family for more than 30 years, with Mr. Will Shuler performing day‑to‑day oversight and his wife handling billing for a modest monthly payment. "Mr. Will Shuler... has taken care of the District for over 30 years, for no money," the consultant reported.
Shuler also said that Gene Sweat, who checks the lift stations and reportedly received about $300 per month, recently fell and is hospitalized, creating an immediate operational gap. The Jury discussed reappointing a functioning five‑member board and hiring an operator as one option; no staffing decision was taken at the meeting.
