Freeburg readies bypass funding application and asks EPA about ending quarterly reporting

Village Engineer Tim Pruett updated the board on sewer matters and an ongoing administrative consent order with the EPA. Pruett said village staff will submit a package the next day for bypass funding to ensure the village is ready for needed work.

Public Works Director Chris Remick said two service lines have been added to the FSH line with approximately 11 remaining to be connected and that a blower at the sewer plant was repaired. Remick and "Buddy" completed lead and copper sampling and paperwork will be submitted to the state. Remick reported he and Buddy met with Scott Tozier of the Illinois Rural Water Association to tour the sewer plant and asked whether the village might host IRWA classes at the plant; Mayor Speiser supported the idea.

Village Attorney Fred Keck and John Tolan said they have a call scheduled with the EPA regarding the administrative consent order. John has submitted updates for the last 14 quarters and staff raised the question of whether final reporting could replace ongoing quarterly updates now that the plant is operating.