Council advances proposed water-rate increases in second reading for further action

The Scottsburg City Council considered Ordinance 2025-9, a measure from the Department of Water Works to revise the city’s water rates and charges, and passed the ordinance on second reading. Mayor Amick called for the motion and councilmember Mark made a motion to pass the ordinance on second reading; a second was recorded. Council then voted and the measure passed on second reading. The meeting record shows the council later asked whether they should suspend the rules and take the ordinance to third reading for final action. Council discussion on the item was brief in the public record; questions focused on which classes of customers would be affected. A council member asked whether the small-business provision related to another agenda item; clarifications were provided that the water-rate item is a distinct ordinance (2025-9). The transcript does not record a final adoption vote at the meeting; council indicated readiness to consider suspending rules for third reading and asked staff to proceed with necessary steps.