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Council says new water-plant build will disrupt Park Street; staff reports zero lead-and-copper 'hits' in baseline sampling
Summary
Public-works staff told the Ashville council that equipment for a new water plant is expected soon, that EPA-mandated baseline lead-and-copper sampling is complete with no detections, and that councilors must finalize a short-term parking and traffic plan to protect school pickup/drop-off during about a year to two years of construction.
Jim Bob, a village staff member, told the council the village finished the required EPA lead-and-copper sampling and submitted results: "We had 0 hits and landing, so that's good." He said the contractor will move equipment onto the new water-plant site this week and that the initial sampling establishes a baseline before construction begins.
Jim Bob warned construction will likely occupy a large portion of the park for about 1 to 1.5–2 years and will require fences and heavy equipment that will travel on Park Street. He urged the council to meet soon with staff and the contractor to decide whether to implement road or parking closures and to notify the elementary school and parents about any changes to pick-up and drop-off. Council members agreed they need a plan and asked staff to draft one after the contractor mobilizes so the village can communicate specifics to the school and residents.
Staff also reported the village is in the process of replacing old water meters with electronic meters and encouraged councilors to tour the existing plant before it is dismantled to better understand the system's condition.
