Allen County commissioners Tuesday morning approved formation of a sewer district in Petrolia.
Counselor Alan Weber said the small town in the southwest corner of the county had had a sewer system, but it was not designated as a district, which prevented residents from seeking financial assistance for upgrades through grants or loans.
The district will be known as No. 13, and will be attached to Petrolia’s Water District No. 13.
“They’ve had the sewer system and lagoons for more than 20 years, and there really won’t be any difference other than it being designated as a district,” Weber said.
Commissioners also approved purchase of five trees, 15 feet tall and with trunks 4 inches in diameter, to replace ones that have been removed from the courthouse lawn.
Cost will be $300 each from Traveling Trees, a Chanute company, to plant, stake and mulch each tree.
Ron Holman, courthouse maintenance supervisor, will select among three varieties — pin oak, sycamore and burr oak.
Karen Gilpin, Glenn Buchholz and Jay Kretzmeier were reappointed to three-year terms on the Allen County Regional Hospital Board of Trustees.
Contact Bob Johnson by email at bob@iolaregister.com.
Sewer district set for Petrolia
