Public Utilities committee awards Imperial Drive water‑main contract and clears water/sewer inventory amendment tied to 362‑unit development

The Public Utilities Committee recommended awarding the Imperial Drive water-main extension contract to Williams Infrastructure LLC after accepting bids. The project scope, as described by staff, includes installing 6‑ and 8‑inch water lines on Imperial Drive, Deer Point Drive and North Highway 52 in St. Stephen. The county’s presenter recommended awarding to Williams Infrastructure LLC as the low responsive bidder, a motion was made and seconded, and members voted to approve the contract.

Committee members then considered bill 26‑002, an ordinance to amend the Water and Sewer Service Inventory related to a proposed development. A council member asked whether the development would require upgrades to the water plant and how many gallons per day it would require; Public Utilities staff responded, “No, sir. It won't require any upgrades. We have available capacity.” Staff also said the amendment would allow approximately 362 units. Members followed up to confirm unit counts before moving the ordinance forward; the motion carried on voice vote.

Both items were approved by committee with no recorded opposition in the transcript excerpt. The Imperial Drive contract will proceed to procurement award processes and the water/sewer inventory amendment will move forward for additional readings as required by county ordinance timelines.