Trenton
bumps water fee complaints higher up the pipeline
By Mikaylie Kartchner
February 7, 2005 | TRENTON -- Mayor
Perry Spackman suggested the town adopt a non-use fee
for water meters at City Council meeting Thursday night.
Spackman said the several people in the town had complained
about the $50 a month fee for a water meter, even if
there is no water running through it. Councilman Dave
Davis said that the fee was to pay for the cost of installing
the meter.
"Right now that $50 a month fee is what it takes to
amortize the loan in the system," Davis said. "We are
going to end up with a mess here because some doesn't
want to pay their fair share."
Davis suggested the issue be turned over to the water
council for further investigation. Spackman agreed.
"I think we should go to them [the water council]
and see what they can do for us," Spackman said. "Right
now it the opportune time to find out what we can and
can't do."
Other issues discussed at the council were:
-- Town maintenance, including the possible purchase
of paper towel, soap and toilet paper dispensers for
the five public restrooms.
-- Possibly hiring a new town attorney.
-- The service credit policy.
-- The RAPS tax application for new playground equipment.
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