Liberty is studying what to do with its sewage plant.

A citizen advisory committee met for the first time last week, council president Christopher Gretz said at Monday's monthly council meeting.

The committee is mulling over whether rates could be increased to cover $1 million in repairs needed to bring it in compliance with state Act 537, or if the plant should be sold.

The panel includes Gretz and Councilman Mark Suckfiel, residents Dave Cochran, Tom Sichelstiel and Cathy Beadling and borough engineer Don Glenn.

Another resident submitted a letter to council. Samuel J. Holloway urged a camera inspection of the plant by an approved company to show what needs corrected.

Holloway estimated an inspection might cost $106,000. He said the borough is behind schedule with a dye test to determine if stormwater is infiltrating the sanitary sewers.

Gretz said the date of the next committee meeting will be determined by when Glenn can attend. Glenn's North Huntingdon-based company provides engineering services to numerous municipalities.

Liberty police are getting funds from the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office for a new Taser, Councilman Jason Ruzich said.

The borough is saving money on electric bills, Councilman S. Larry Sikorski said. Duquesne Light billed Liberty $3,132.61 last month $400 less than what Liberty paid in a typical month last summer.

Glenn said Pennsylvania American Water will repair a line along the full length of Orchard Drive this summer, then repave the entire street.

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Liberty group studies options for sewage plant