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West Cumberland Utility asks Crossville to explore merger or tie-in to lower rates
Summary
Jesse Isles, vice president of West Cumberland Utility, asked the Crossville City Council to explore merging or tying waterlines to lower customer rates and expand service, citing recent infrastructure work, a multi-year supply contract and anticipated grant funding; the council took no formal action but moved the consent agenda and recorded routine announcements.
Jesse Isles, vice president of West Cumberland Utility, addressed the Crossville City Council during public comment and asked the council to consider tying into Crossville’s waterline or pursuing a merger to lower rates and improve service for customers.
Isles said his utility has replaced about 95% of its service lines, is undertaking a roughly 7,000-foot transmission-line replacement tied to grant funding, and serves about 2,200…
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