Council tables higher septic-permit fee, sets temporary $300 fee to match county
Staff proposed a $450 septic-permit fee to reflect training and inspection responsibilities; amid affordability concerns, the council agreed to temporarily set the fee at $300 (county level) for the packet and to revisit the fee comprehensively during the next budget process.
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The council reviewed a proposed update to the town's septic-permit fee as staff prepares to assume septic permitting from the county. Building staff initially recommended a $450 fee to cover increased inspection, training, and administrative responsibilities. Several council members worried that the higher fee would create an affordability problem and urged caution before adopting a fee substantially above the county's $300 charge.
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