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Council repeals redundant sewer‑connection code language to match current fee schedule
Summary
Council approved first reading of an ordinance repealing a duplicate town code section that conflicted with the town’s adopted sewer‑connection fee schedule; the measure passed first reading and was approved without objection.
Whiteland — The council voted to repeal a redundant section of town code that duplicated and conflicted with the town’s current sewer‑connection fee schedule.
Town staff explained that chapter 50 of the town code contained two provisions with inconsistent language about connection fees. One section listed a $2,000 fee for certain meter sizes while the town’s fee schedule and meter‑based table use a $500 baseline for three‑quarter‑inch meters and incremental charges for larger meters. The ordinance introduced at the meeting repealed the obsolete, duplicative section (Section 50.42) so the remaining code and the fee schedule would be consistent.
Council action: a councilmember moved and the council voted to approve the repeal on first reading; councilmembers voted 5–0 in favor. Staff indicated they would proceed with the standard adoption process (advertisement and second reading as required by ordinance procedure).
Ending: staff said the repeal cleans up inconsistent language in the town code; council indicated no desire to delay the housekeeping change.
