The Sewer Commission reviewed the monthly operations report and addressed capital projects, including the Rural Development Project, where they approved RPR coverage hours for the contractor. The Commission also approved a consulting contract for on-call engineering services and tabled a discussion regarding roof repairs for the Water Department. Additionally, the Commission discussed enforcement measures for grease trap maintenance at local businesses and addressed several resident concerns, including utility metering for a property on Watson Street and requests for sewer bill abatements due to high usage at Cherry Street and High Street locations.
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The board addressed reported sewer issues at a property on Church Street, specifically involving a broken lateral pipe that posed a public health hazard. Discussions centered on the maintenance responsibilities of the homeowner, the potential safety violations caused by an open trench, and the unclear cause of the pipe failure in relation to recent nearby utility work. The board required the property owner to secure the site by installing a fence to prevent potential accidents and prohibited the unauthorized shutting off of the water supply.
Jul 8, 2026·Board meeting
Town Of Spencer Sewer Commission Minutes Of Meeting
The Sewer Commission reviewed the monthly operations report and approved an insurance payment for the property and casualty endorsement. The board awarded the 2026 Rural Development Fund sewer rehabilitation contract to Insituform. Discussions included coordination with the Water Commissioners regarding wastewater treatment plant impacts from water treatment upgrades, the need to address performance bond and punch list items for the treatment plant upgrade, and technical challenges regarding the compatibility of preventative maintenance software with the existing SCADA system. Additionally, the commission denied requests to waive late fees for two residents.
May 13, 2026·Board meeting
Sewer Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a review of the monthly operations report and discussions regarding the sewer budget and capital projects, specifically focusing on grant funding matches, the completion of the Clark Street phase II project, and ongoing work on the Mill and Valley Street project. The commission discussed compliance updates with HazCommpliance and addressed pump issues at the wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, the board considered several resident requests for sewer bill abatements due to water leaks, granting one request while asking for further documentation for others.
