Starr County reports gas surplus, transfer‑station deficit; staff to propose rate changes

At the Sept. 23 meeting county staff presented operational reports for the gas department and the transfer station. The gas department reported revenue surpluses for July and August, but Judge Rivera noted the distribution percent loss is "creeping up." County staff said monitored leaks are one of the causes of gas loss and that the auditor and staff will meet this week to review figures.

The transfer station report showed a deficit for the most recent month; the amount in the transcript is garbled and not clearly legible in the record available here. Staff said rates need to be increased and that a meeting will be held to determine the correct rate schedule; proposed new rates will be presented at the next commissioners court meeting.

Staff and the auditor will review the gas and transfer station numbers before returning recommendations to the court. The exchange emphasized the need to reconcile operational losses and consider rate changes to cover ongoing operating costs.

Follow‑up: Auditor review scheduled; staff will bring proposed rate changes to the next meeting for formal consideration.