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Committee flags sewer depth, lift-station and engineering as key conditions for Shabbona Road transfer
Summary
Members raised technical sewer concerns — shallow manholes (about 2–2.5 feet), possible need for a lift station and uncertainty whether county engineers are wastewater-certified — and said engineering will determine feasibility of sewer extension to Preserve Road.
Committee members emphasized that sewer engineering will drive whether the village should accept Shabbona Road and whether the county must pay for upgrades. One member noted a nearby manhole is "only 2 foot deep" and later clarified it was about "2.5 feet deep," prompting discussion that a lift station might be required if pipe elevations cannot be adjusted.
Members repeatedly said they want county engineers to review the site and determine whether sanitary and storm sewer extensions can be run to Preserve Road while the road is rebuilt. Chair and others voiced a preference to have county engineers carry the design and, where appropriate, cover engineering costs while the county performs road work. The committee did not adopt a formal requirement; instead members directed the chair to gather information and bring engineering questions to the full board.
Provenance: topic introduced SEG 181, topic last referenced SEG 746.
