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Hopewell council approves sewer-rate increase, treasurer pay supplement and zoning changes; backs regional transportation authority
Summary
On Jan. 6 the Hopewell City Council approved a first-reading sewer-rate ordinance, adopted an ordinance to allow a treasurer pay supplement for qualifying credentials, approved zoning enforcement changes to add civil penalties, and voted to support a regional transportation authority. Several conditional-use permits also were approved.
Hopewell — The Hopewell City Council on Jan. 6 took several actions affecting utilities, staff pay and land-use enforcement.
Council voted on first reading to amend Chapter 31 of the Hopewell code to implement a sewer user charge increase intended to fund capital improvements across the system. Deputy City Manager Stacy Jordan said the city has not increased sewer rates since 2017 and that the proposed change would raise the average bill for 2,200 units of usage from about $13.13 to $18.40 — an increase of roughly $5.46 a month — with the additional revenue earmarked for pump stations and other infrastructure needs. The first-reading motion passed on a roll-call vote with five council members recorded in favor.
The council also approved an ordinance that will allow the city to supplement the state-provided salary for the elected treasurer if that person later attains certain qualifications. City Attorney Mr. Bissett said…
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