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July 21, 2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Septic System Approval Considered for Property on Old Rich Road
The applicant requested approval to install a septic system on their 8.2-acre property, located 260 ft from the road. The property has a large clear field and slopes down to a creek in the back. Staff and the Department of Health recommended it be beneficial, but it was suggested to add it to the next agenda for further review and approval, likely pending engineer review and approval. The property is on Bartown water, and there are concerns about the cost and mechanism for billing users. There is a stipulation in the code regarding properties over 200 ft from the road, and the builder indicated a grinder pump would be necessary due to lack of fall for gravity flow. The applicant also inquired about existing stipulations in the code for properties over 200 ft from the road. The board discussed a motion pending engineer approval for the septic system.
Water Pressure Issues Persist Due to Major Leak and Repair Efforts
The Mayor reported on intermittent water pressure issues affecting areas from Baker Street to Ogles to Griffith. These issues began about a month and a half prior, coinciding with a major water leak that was difficult to locate. The leak was eventually found in Greens Creek, which was flooded, obscuring the leak. Two valves were used to restore water to most areas, except Elizabeth Circle. The following day, two valves were placed on either side of Greens Creek to cap it off, and the city is arranging for boring to reconnect the lines. The water pressure issue is believed to be a result of this, as the system is not distributing water as designed. This repair is expected to be completed within the next few weeks. The discussion also touched on the city's limited number of water interconnections and the desire for water operators to install lines that can handle more pressure, with ongoing efforts to improve this situation.
Discussion Continues on Knox Box Ordinance for Business Security and Access
The meeting discussed the 'Knox system' ordinance, which requires a secure lock box for businesses to allow emergency services access. The current code requires this for businesses, and the Knox system is a specific brand that provides accountability by geocoding key usage. While many businesses already have a Knox box, some may have older or non-secure systems. The ordinance is already in effect but not strictly enforced, with the city aiming to establish a single standard. Concerns were raised about specifying a brand name and the associated costs, with businesses preferring a $200 Knox box over a potentially $1200 door replacement. The discussion included who is responsible for the box when a business leases a building, and the implications of not having a Knox box during an alarm or fire event, which could lead to forced entry or delays. Hattisburg was mentioned as a city that is 'hardnosed' on this issue. The ordinance is generally applied to new construction, changes of use, and major remodels.
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