Work Session (Committee Minutes)
Event Date: 2024-01-11
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**Water Committee Executive Summary**
The Water Committee meeting on December 13, 2023, addressed the 2023-24 budget. Key budget items included $5,000 for a water rate study under Professional Services. Repair & Maintenance allocated $7,000 for roof repairs/installation for well houses 3 & 4, and approximately $4,000 for lab testing. Capital Outlay included provisions for meters for eight new homes, $20,000 for vented lids, and $36,000 for SCADA, requiring addition to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting also reviewed fee schedule adjustments for turn-on/off services and fire suppression leases.
**Wastewater Task Force Executive Summary**
The Empire Wastewater Task Force meeting on December 18, 2023, involved a discussion on the information presented at the Council meeting and reviewed proposals previously examined. The committee decided to present specific scenarios from Gozling-Czubic and Harry Luzius to Beckett and Raeder. Furthermore, the committee reviewed the Beckett and Raeder proposal, which will include an affordability study.
**Additional Meeting Notes**
The Wastewater Task Force also addressed EGLE funding requirements. The December 27, 2023, meeting was canceled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, at the Town Hall.