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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Vandalia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Delinquent utility and service assessments
Unpaid stormwater, trash, water and sewer, weed cutting, and property maintenance charges are being turned over to the county to collect as property assessments.
Water Main Replacement Near the Pool
The city locked in $500,000 in state funding for watermain replacement on four streets and accepted $50,000 in grant money for sewer pipe lining — plus a $52,795 sewer fix on Bristol Drive serving about 220 homes.
Tri-Cities Wastewater Facility upgrade
A major sewer upgrade is coming with projected cost increases, and capacity fees for new homes and businesses across all three partner cities are under discussion.
Sanitary sewer CIPP lining contract
Council awarded a $141,562 contract to line aging sanitary sewers — about $67,000 under estimate, with a $50,000 county grant helping pay for it.
Poplar Grove Sanitary Sewer Protection
A sanitary sewer main near the east end of Poplar Grove Drive has been exposed by creek erosion and needs protecting. Council hired Choice One Engineering to design the fix, with construction planned for 2027.
Water bill minimum charge questions
A resident questioned the $90 charge on his water bill; the mayor pointed to published breakdowns of what the minimum charge covers.
Completion of citywide smart water meter replacement
The city is finishing its swap to Badger E-Series ultrasonic meters — over 5,200 of 5,800 are in. The new meters are more accurate and let residents track usage in the EyeOnWater app.