CROMWELL — The regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District was relatively short yet thorough Monday night, Sept. 18.

Although the district had no new business to attend to, board members and employees of the district heard updates on the many projects going on throughout the district. The board has closed out another month even closer to finalizing the SWAP project around the lake. According to district superintendent Timothy Woodward, only two items are pending payment/billing before the entire process will be closed.

Woodward noted the district had incorrectly paid the same bill twice to local contractor NIBCO. The $10,000 payment will be refunded in the next few weeks.

As part of regular maintenance and upkeep, including preventative maintenance, Woodward also had several pumps rebuilt to help cut costs and make a smoother transition for replacement if there was a need in the future. The district is able to fund those rebuilt pumps through SWAP money that remains.

The district may also be dipping into those remaining funds to help repair or replace damaged rotors on the oxidation tank at the wastewater treatment plant. Working with engineer Brian Houghton, Woodward and the team are looking into replacing corroded rotors as well as a corroded walkway out to the oxidation tank. Houghton noted he is looking into several alternatives to find out what the best option will be for the district.

Houghton also updated the district on the progress for the new sewer reversal project, a $50,000 study that has started the district on the path of independence from the town of Syracuse. Engineers will be working with local railways and a golf course to get easement permissions for the construction. Engineering and surveying teams are already working on routes, pump and line types and other key items to start the project. Houghton said he hopes to get permits in January 2018 with contractors bidding in April.

Attorney for the district, Andrew Grossnickle, updated the board on several pending litigation items. Grossnickle has been working on finally resolving the portable restroom issue with one local property owner who is also running a marina off that land. The intent is to distribute a cease and desist letter that would effectively prevent that property from being used as a marina until they either connect to the district or are approved as having no structures on the property that would require hookup.

Grossnickle has also finalized a couple of letters that will go out to multi-EDU users, including the new coffee shop and brewery, MugShots. Grossnickle noted the coffee shop is fully functional at this time and owners should expect the new rate to become effective.

The district will meet again at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16.

In other news:

• Grossnickle will be re-sending the requirement to connect letters by certified mail to the property owners with the variety of portable restroom structures.

• Board member Jim Boone suggested the district check in with the town of Syracuse via phone call or email as the representatives have still not rescheduled the meeting they cancelled.

• TCRSD will be charging a $25 fee to obtain permits to place temporary restroom structures on any property within the district.