The Fisher Village Board held its regular meeting this fall, receiving a report from Wade Lagle, the operator of the village's wastewater treatment plant that's been gathering attention and complaints from village residents for the odor it's been putting off recently.
Lagle said an unusually high volume of solid material, combined with dry and warm weather, created a heavier wastewater that was more difficult to aerate, resulting in an undesirably stagnant, septic-like condition in the tanks. A vigorous aeration of wastewater is one of the essential steps to helping the material breakdown.
To address the issue, the village has ordered another blower, which Lagle said should quell the smell within 30 days. If the blower doesn't work, Lagle recommended a larger tank, which might be too expensive to be feasible. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to help correct the counterbalance by keeping grease traps clean and not putting greasy or otherwise solid materials down the drain
During public comment, several residents also spoke during public comment about the ongoing odor issue.
In other business, the village approved a draft ordinance on keeping chickens. For a $25 fee, residents living in single-family homes would be allowed to keep up to six hens. Roosters would be prohibited and the overall operation would be subject to setback requirements and cleanliness standards. The board will vote on the ordinance at a future meeting.
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