Manchester Sewer Project Will Affect Rates
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
NORTH MANCHESTER - Sewer rates will rise in North Manchester, but not immediately.
Wednesday at the first regular meeting of 2006, members of the Manchester Town Council took the first step in the process of raising sewer rates in the town.
"We have no numbers on the real project yet," said Council President Stan Rinearson. He added the town needs to think about how to build funds for operating and maintaining and improving the sewer in the future.
At a meeting in December, the board received information about rate increases at different levels. According to the figures, to maintain the sewer at its current level, a rate increase of $5.50 is necessary.
Rinearson suggested a rate increase of $6 to help rebuild funds in the sewer budget that have continually decreased since 2002.
"I'm not sure that (raising the rate) 50 cents (over the suggested rate) is enough," said council member Laura Rager. "I suggest $6.25 instead."
Rager said with the increase in utilities, insurance and parts for maintenance, she felt the rate needed to be a little higher to ensure an increase in funds.
"(The rate increase) has been a long time coming," said Rinearson.
The board voted unanimously for a sewer rate increase of $6.25. The increase will be put in the form of an ordinance and voted on in later meetings before it will take effect on residents' bills.
In other business, the council:
• Tabled a decision to sign a three-year contract with Wabash County Economic Development Corp. Council members wanted more information about changes in WEDCOR's board structure, budget and North Manchester's representation on the board before making a three-year commitment to the project.
• Approved an ordinance allowing the town to collect a $25 fee for checks returned for non-sufficient funds.
• Appointed officers for 2006. Rinearson will remain council president and Christopher Garber will serve as the council vice president this year.
Town Council members present were Don Rinearson, president; Chris Garber; Diana Haupert and Laura Rager. Stan Escott was absent. Town manager is Dan Hannaford, secretary-treasurer is Nancy Reed and town attorney is Charles Tiede.
The council's next meeting is Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. [[In-content Ad]]
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NORTH MANCHESTER - Sewer rates will rise in North Manchester, but not immediately.
Wednesday at the first regular meeting of 2006, members of the Manchester Town Council took the first step in the process of raising sewer rates in the town.
"We have no numbers on the real project yet," said Council President Stan Rinearson. He added the town needs to think about how to build funds for operating and maintaining and improving the sewer in the future.
At a meeting in December, the board received information about rate increases at different levels. According to the figures, to maintain the sewer at its current level, a rate increase of $5.50 is necessary.
Rinearson suggested a rate increase of $6 to help rebuild funds in the sewer budget that have continually decreased since 2002.
"I'm not sure that (raising the rate) 50 cents (over the suggested rate) is enough," said council member Laura Rager. "I suggest $6.25 instead."
Rager said with the increase in utilities, insurance and parts for maintenance, she felt the rate needed to be a little higher to ensure an increase in funds.
"(The rate increase) has been a long time coming," said Rinearson.
The board voted unanimously for a sewer rate increase of $6.25. The increase will be put in the form of an ordinance and voted on in later meetings before it will take effect on residents' bills.
In other business, the council:
• Tabled a decision to sign a three-year contract with Wabash County Economic Development Corp. Council members wanted more information about changes in WEDCOR's board structure, budget and North Manchester's representation on the board before making a three-year commitment to the project.
• Approved an ordinance allowing the town to collect a $25 fee for checks returned for non-sufficient funds.
• Appointed officers for 2006. Rinearson will remain council president and Christopher Garber will serve as the council vice president this year.
Town Council members present were Don Rinearson, president; Chris Garber; Diana Haupert and Laura Rager. Stan Escott was absent. Town manager is Dan Hannaford, secretary-treasurer is Nancy Reed and town attorney is Charles Tiede.
The council's next meeting is Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. [[In-content Ad]]