An interesting situation is playing out in the case of a Moreau, New York manufactured home community.
According to the Post-Star, the owner of Bluebird Terrace is taking a unique stance on whether his community should get sewer service.
“There are no septic system problems there,” said owner John Cannone.
“But I also desperately need sewer.”
The confusing response from Cannone just scratches the surface of the issue. The Moreau Town Board has been considering the issue for weeks, but Cannone did not reach out to board members or attend the board meetings.
“I read news coverage about it, but didn’t then check the town website for agendas or the meeting schedule,” said Cannone.
“I never knew there was a meeting. I will be at the next one.”
The Town Board says that it could apply for a federal grant on Cannone’s behalf, to bring sewer service to the community, and the grant would like cover almost all costs. One board member objected on the grounds that Cannone should pay the costs himself; while another member said that the system was not necessary.
In his defense, Cannone says he fixed all the septic systems in the year after he bought the community, and the state Department of Health confirmed that in 2015, and the community passed inspection.
But recently, residents have complained about issues with backed up toilets and odors, so the Department of Health inspected the community earlier this month.
“The Department did not find any septic systems in failure or any evidence of sewage on the ground,” the department said in a statement.
“However, two minor violations were cited related to the security of two septic covers. Although the security of the covers do not impact the ability of the septic system to function properly, the Department is in the process of following up with the park operator to ensure that these violations have been corrected.”
Cannone says that he’s also had to pump out one septic tank twice in the last month, but doesn’t think there are any problems with it.
“That can fill up a tank quick,” said Cannone. And, he still wants the sewer service.
“That would be awesome. Most likely because of neglect in the past, I’ve spent a small fortune just pumping septics. It’s not a great thing.”
The town board is due to discuss the grant application again at a June 12 meeting. ##
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