LEON — The sewer project in the Town of Leon continues to stay on schedule.

During Monday’s council meeting, the second reading of the sewer bond ordinance was approved. The final reading will be at the next council meeting, which is slated for 7 p.m. Sept. 14.

According to Mayor Bruce Riffle, the sewer project is on track to hopefully be complete by the end of next summer.

“The sewer system is progressing very nicely,” Riffle said.

A pre-bid meeting for the project will be Tuesday, Aug. 18 and the bid meeting is tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. Sept. 3 at the town hall. According to Riffle, construction can begin within 30 to 40 days following the bid.

“If we get the paperwork finished (construction) could start — at the very latest it will start by the beginning of November,” Riffle said.

In addition, Dunn Engineering reported that there has been good response from several construction companies regarding the project.

“We’re just excited that we are getting closer. Things are progressing nicely and we are pleased to move forward with the project,” Riffle said.

The sewer project is being funded through a small cities block grant, the West Virginia IJDC Grant and the West Virginia State Revolving Fund Grant, with the total cost estimated at $3.7 million. When complete the system will serve more than 150 customers in Leon.

Wastewater treatment in town currently is conducted through things such as septic systems. Along with providing many residents with a sewer system, the wastewater collection and treatment system is expected to make the area more environmentally friendly.

When complete, the sewer rate will be $33 for 3,000 gallons. This will not take effect until the entire project is finished and approved.

In other business:

• The cemetery committee presented a report to council.

The next meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14.