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Commission approves consent agenda, modest water and wastewater rate increases included
Summary
The commission approved a consent agenda that included water and wastewater rate increases for FY2025–26: minimum residential water bill rises by $1 and a usage tier increase to $0.52 per 1,000 gallons for usage above 1,000 gallons.
The commission approved the Oct. 14 consent agenda, which bundled meeting minutes, procurement items, school policy updates and a set of rate changes for the town’s water and wastewater utility.
Staff noted the 2025 minimum residential water bill will increase by $1 (from $19.95 to $20.95 as explained during the meeting) and that usage above 1,000 gallons will be billed at $0.52 per 1,000 gallons in the applicable period. The transcript records staff noting the overall household impact is modest — approximately under $80 per year — and that the increases reflect budget requirements for FY2025–26.
A commissioner moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Specific consent items included approval to serve alcoholic beverages at the State of the Town address and a sidewalk easement at 15717 State Road 438 (Oakland Avenue).
