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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Huber Heights public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water Billing Software Transition
Water billing switches to a new system in mid-November: new account numbers, free ACH payments, no late or shutoff fees through January 2, and offices closed November 4–13.
Sewer lift station capacity in Carriage Trails
A resident warned the existing Carriage Trails lift station may be near capacity with apartments and hundreds of new homes coming. Staff explained the next lift station is designed, developer-funded (~$1 million), and timed to come online in late 2028/early 2029, with connections capped at 300 homes until then.
Citizens Water and Sewer Advisory Board appointment
Hunter Stover is recommended to fill the last vacancy on the board that advises the city on water and sewer matters, bringing it to full membership.
New production well connection at Rip Rap Road
A new municipal water well gets its pump, meter vault, and connection to the water system for up to $1.225 million — part of the city's ongoing water infrastructure overhaul.
Sanitary sewer rehabilitation program
The city will line 8,000-9,000 feet of cracked or collapsing sewer pipe, its eighth year running this program, paid from sewer fees.
Bridgewater Road water main extension
Council approved a contract to extend the water main on Bridgewater Road, funded through the water fund.
2026 Sewer and Water Infrastructure Projects
Council greenlit three utility projects: rehabilitating sewer lines, replacing filter media at the Rip Rap Road water plant, and building a new Brandt Pike lift station that combines two aging ones. These keep water and sewer service reliable as the city grows.
Water bill relief fund
The city is rewriting its water leak adjustment policy, which decides who gets a credit on a big bill after a leak. The board wants to know if the change will also cover sewer adjustments, and the new policy will be posted on the city website once finished.
Tri-Cities $223.8 Million Plant Overhaul
Main breaks are down this year (29 vs. 39 last year), but hard water deposits from the new membrane setup may be causing some breaks — expected to be temporary.
New sanitary lift station near Walmart
Two aging sewer lift stations near Walmart will be replaced with one new station under a contract with Outdoor Enterprise, LLC, the lowest and best bidder.
Faster EV chargers at Rose Music Center
The city is pursuing federal RIDES grant money to swap the Level 2 chargers at the Rose Music Center for faster Level 3 units — about $55,000 each to install — and move the old chargers to other city facilities for fleet use.
Brandt Pike lift station replacement
Two 1960s-era lift stations near Walmart will be replaced by one modern station, with a $1.44 million bid from Outdoor Enterprises. The new station is sized for future growth along the corridor.
Water meter replacement notifications
A resident reported their water was shut off mid-shower during a meter swap. Scott Davidson raised it; staff will double-check that residents get proper notice before disconnections.