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The public works update explained that pump 2 developed failing bearings while contractors were installing other components. A new motor is already on site; the cost to install the replacement motor was listed at $3,562, and rebuilding the removed motor was estimated at $10,520. An additional $632 was cited to replace packing as part of annual maintenance; the board motion approved the total $14,714 as presented.

\"They will also clean up the pedestal, level everything, align everything. With that, to repair or rebuild the motor that they will take out is $10,520,\" the village public works speaker said during the discussion.

Trustees discussed lead times and contingency planning. The board noted previously having waited nearly six months for a motor in a separate case and discussed the practical value of keeping a repaired motor as an emergency backup. \"If something were to happen to the other pump, we have the ability to just have about 2 weekly time, which is scheduling that to a certain time,\" the public works speaker said, adding that returning to two functioning pumps would restore redundancy after six months without it.

Board Member 4 moved to approve the repairs and installation at a cost of $14,714; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The board also heard that quotes for high-service pump replacement initially came back dramatically higher (a \"low six figures\" figure was mentioned) and that staff are pursuing rebuilding and less costly alternatives.

Why it matters: officials said long lead times for major pump equipment and the village's aging infrastructure make on-site spares and timely repairs critical to maintaining sewer and water service continuity.

Ending: Trustees directed staff to continue pursuing quotes for the high-service pumps and to report back on cost and schedule options; no additional appropriations were approved at the meeting beyond the $14,714 motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 2, 2025 Village of Menands Board of Trustees Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The village board approved repairs and installation at Ward's pump station totaling $14,714 and discussed the cost and lead time to rebuild an additional motor and high-service pump replacement options.","taxTitle","Menands Village, Albany County, New York","taxId",73742,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6133355,"Village officials warn Albany County treatment upgrades will raise sewer bills about 20%–25% by 2030",992,1777000,2769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5704755-dd0a3e3c230401c79515e74982fd2d11&start=1777&end=2769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5704755-dd0a3e3c230401c79515e74982fd2d11/thumbnail_1777000.jpg","/articles/6133355/Menands-Village/Albany-County/New-York/Village-officials-warn-Albany-County-treatment-upgrades-will-raise-sewer-bills-about-2025-by-2030","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6133355-cb0e7346a77c21bd31bcc2942dbfb50b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770819820&Signature=Dgz7sWlINSHYabBoRGEwYCp9xMLm~-LfcMKUYFsdzEQJDT7P2XXZSdskroPlU6z6tVzoVeGEGy5UQUxoFZw2eNfyRtnY5TUX~UmzpUOjTfsP0elUfWuix8HVRsftn7XJ-mA9peQRAliNNgLV0up7B3BmNfqqyhiQRjF5aP0h9dfYSwdSwemhA9jIOnqCDGJI4EAOvafjjtA7p9rpAJ2yRd7Aax1pulwGW8Hu0LY1taesT7VQbd~Zgmvzk02qJ536b9qxSKlUr8gI6iExUhA74eUFMDf9065hj21lDo~SfIL3AZpx8pHTgn-YvRgPFbQ68vu6gaw3642yPKJP9BWSqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village of Menands officials said Tuesday that Albany County's planned, multi-year upgrades to its wastewater treatment plants will increase the village's sewer costs and likely force local rate increases. Officials said the village's share of the debt service is expected to be about $200,000 a year beginning in 2027, with larger payments arriving in 2029 and 2030.

The village fiscal officer explained why the upgrades would be passed through to municipalities: \"There have been some news stories in the Times Union about the Albany County wastewater treatment plant and the necessary upgrades that are required there. I think we all can smell them,\" the staff member said, adding Albany County's work is required under state and federal orders.

Village officials said the county will completely rebuild both its north and south plants, which are about 50 years old, and that the county's debt service will be allocated to users based on flow. \"The formula is whoever's putting stuff in the system pays that,\" the staff member said.

Why it matters: the village expects to begin paying a modest portion in 2027 and substantially larger shares in 2029'2030; officials estimated that, without mitigation, the village's sewer rates will need to rise roughly 20% to 25% by 2030 to cover the added costs.

Officials described two broad ways to limit the village's exposure. One is to reduce infiltration and inflow into the sewer system ' for example by repairing aging mains and lining clay pipes ' so less stormwater and groundwater reaches the county treatment plants. The other, applicable only in narrow cases, is to arrange for very large dischargers to bypass the village network and meter directly into the county interceptor, a solution discussed previously with a proposed Regeneron development.

The staff member said village projects to reduce infiltration could lower the village's billed flow to the county: \"Fixing sewer problems in the South End and eliminating water intrusion from storm drains, house drains, etcetera' in that entire fifth of the village will significantly help with reducing the amount of flow that actually hits Albany County from us.\" But the staff member also said the county debt itself is fixed: \"That is debt that we will be required to pay. That's a debt service. Nothing's gonna change that.\"

Officials offered several figures and timelines during the meeting. The staff member said the village's current share of the county's flows is about 2.4 percent; the Town of Colonie's share was cited at roughly 15 percent; Albany's share was described as about 40 to 50 percent. The bond financing that will pay for the county upgrade was described as a 30-year obligation.

Board members discussed sequencing, public outreach and mitigation options. One board member urged early public education about the plan and its timing: \"My suggestion is there's a story that needs to be told here before it becomes a roomful of people saying what has to be done,\" the board member said.

No formal vote or funding commitment on the county work or local rate changes occurred at Tuesday's meeting. Village officials said they will continue evaluating repairs and infiltration projects that could reduce billed flow and will notify residents in advance of any proposed rate changes.

Ending: officials said the first, relatively small debt payment will arrive in 2027, with larger payments in 2029 and 2030, and they urged further study of sewer lining and infiltration reduction projects as potential ways to moderate the village's share of future bills.","Village leaders reviewed Albany County's multi-year wastewater treatment plant upgrade and said the village's $200,000 annual share beginning in 2027 will likely push sewer rates up roughly 20%'25 by 2030 unless mitigation steps reduce flows.","actionData","errors"]

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Village approves $14,714 in emergency repairs at Ward's pump station; motor rebuilds and longer lead times discussed

Village officials warn Albany County treatment upgrades will raise sewer bills about 20%–25% by 2030