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Stevensville council waives market electricity fee but requires metering before first event
Summary
Council approved a request to waive a $20-per-day electricity fee for the 2026 market season on the condition that organizers install a reliable meter or monitoring means prior to the first market day.
The Stevensville Town Council voted to approve a one-season waiver of the $20-per-day electricity fee for the town market on the condition that market organizers install a reliable system to measure electricity usage prior to the first market day.
Market representative Stacy told the council organizers were working on a metering solution and intended to reimburse the town for usage in good faith. Council members expressed concern about accurate measurement and potential service capacity; Council member Smith noted the market likely needs a meter capable of handling a 50-amp service. The council amended the original motion to add a requirement that the market have a means to monitor electricity usage (metering) before the first market date and the amended motion passed in a unanimous roll-call vote.
Janelle (town staff) said the town will work with Morrison‑Maierle and with staff to confirm metering arrangements and logistics. The council’s action waives the fee but conditions the waiver on metering to ensure accountability and avoid unbilled consumption.
