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Votes at a glance: Assembly approves utility, rate and millage measures; several ordinances pass unanimously
Summary
On June 2 the Petersburg Borough Assembly approved multiple ordinances and a millage resolution in second readings; most measures passed unanimously and set utility rates, refuse fees and the borough millage for FY2026.
The Petersburg Borough Assembly considered several ordinances and a millage resolution on June 2, 2025. Most measures passed with unanimous roll-call votes. Highlights:
- Ordinance 20 25 0 7 (Electric Utility code update) — Passed in second reading unanimously. The ordinance updates chapter 14.16 of the municipal code concerning the electric utility.
- Ordinance 20 25 0 8 (Water rate schedule and fees) — Passed in second reading unanimously after questions about testing and lab capacity; assembly members noted other municipalities face similar testing challenges.
- Ordinance 20 25 0 9 (Sewer collection rates) — Passed in second reading unanimously.
- Ordinance 20 25 –10 (Marine passenger ship refuse fee) — Passed in second reading unanimously.
- Resolution 20 25 –11 (Millage rates for FY2025–26) — Assembly adopted the millage rates as presented; the total for Service Area 1 (area-wide) was set at 10.8 mills, an increase of 0.8 mills from the prior year (10.0 mills). The assembly recorded the resolution as passing unanimously.
All roll-call outcomes and ordinance numbers are recorded in the official minutes and on the borough website. The assembly noted that rate and fee changes reflect operational costs and regulatory testing requirements; staff affirmed ongoing coordination with other communities where appropriate.
