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Sanitary board approves nonprofit sewer billing class after public hearing; other routine votes pass
Summary
After a brief public hearing with no public comment, the Muncie Board of Sanitary Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-O2 adding a nonprofit billing classification to the sewer rate schedule; the board also approved minutes and a register of claims totaling $621,708.93.
The Muncie Board of Sanitary Commissioners on Feb. 19 opened a public hearing on Resolution 2025-O2 — “Amending and fixing the schedule of sewer rates and charges to add a nonprofit billing line” — and closed the hearing after receiving no public comment. After discussion, the board voted to approve the resolution.
The resolution establishes a separate billing class for nonprofits situated between commercial and residential classifications. Under the change, nonprofit accounts will carry slightly higher usage rates than residential customers but a lower fixed charge than commercial accounts, board members said during the discussion.
Board members said the change responds to requests from faith-based groups and other nonprofit organizations that asked to be treated distinctly from commercial users. Commissioner Clark thanked staff for the work to draft the change and said the reassignment was appropriate. Commissioner Overton and other commissioners voiced support before the vote.
The board conducted three formal votes during the Feb. 19 meeting: approval of the Feb. 5 meeting minutes, approval of the register of claims, and adoption of Resolution 2025-O2. The register of claims presented to the board totaled $621,708.93; Board members discussed line items including East Central Indiana Recycling charges and a downtown partnership. All three motions passed with no recorded opposition.
The board held no public comment on the resolution during the public hearing. With the vote, staff may implement the new billing classification and adjust customer bills and information materials accordingly, as the board directed during routine discussion.
Votes at a glance
- Motion: Approve minutes for Feb. 5, 2025. Outcome: approved (unanimous). Motion and second: not specified in the record. - Motion: Approve register of claims totaling $621,708.93. Outcome: approved (unanimous). Noted claims included $177,436 to East Central Indiana Recycling for disposal service, a $15,000 downtown development partnership, and a $4,000 flow monitor (source: register discussion). - Motion: Adopt Resolution 2025-O2, amending the sewer rate schedule to add a nonprofit billing line. Outcome: approved (unanimous). Motion and second: not specified in the record.
The board adjourned after routine closing motions.
