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Board seeks MOU before meeting Town of Lizton on Exit 59; Aqua preparing contract renewal
Summary
Aqua Indiana reported no regulatory updates on Exit 59 (I-70/SR 39); the board asked staff and counsel to develop a memorandum of understanding covering affordability and shared resources before meeting the Town of Lizton and to consider Aqua's proposed contract renewal.
Aqua Indiana representatives updated the Hendricks County Regional Sewer District board on Exit 59 (I-70/SR 39) and the next steps for negotiating with the Town of Lizton. Sadzi Oliva reported there are no new regulatory updates, that Lizton wants to meet to discuss a previously submitted Letter of Interest, and that Aqua Indiana is preparing a contract renewal for Exit 59 to be reviewed by the board and counsel Greg Steuerwald.
Board members, Aqua Indiana, county staff and consultants discussed developing a memorandum of understanding addressing affordability, cost savings, shared resources, infrastructure improvements and economic-growth benefits so that all parties present a unified position in Lizton. Executive Director Mila M. Shaffer suggested the MOU be prepared and submitted to counsel for review and possible approval at the August board meeting, with a 7:00 PM meeting with Lizton tentatively planned for September after the MOU is finalized.
The minutes do not record specifics of the proposed contract renewal, timetable for negotiation with Lizton, or any legally binding commitments. The board recorded consensus to proceed with the MOU-based approach and directed staff and counsel to continue preparations for the upcoming discussions.
