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Votes at a glance: water/sewer rates, equipment purchases and personnel actions approved
Summary
At the meeting the board adopted the 2026–2027 water and sewer rate schedule, approved surge suppressor purchases for water and wastewater plants, accepted an MEO resignation and approved routine community event permits and junior firefighter appointments; two MEO hires were tabled pending executive session.
The board approved several routine actions during the meeting, including a change to the water and sewer fee schedule and a set of equipment purchases.
Utility rates: The board approved the 2026–2027 water and sewer rate, combining sewer and water minimum charges with an annual increase of $62 (about $15.50 per quarter). The penalty structure was set at a 5% first‑month penalty with an additional 1% for subsequent months; a $25 levy/search fee applies if the account is referred to the county.
Personnel: The board accepted the resignation of Kevin Pomiteer (MEO) effective April 28, 2026. Two candidate hires for MEO positions were presented but tabled pending an executive session requested by a board member.
Equipment and events: The board approved purchases for surge suppressors — $4,580 for the water treatment plant and $3,280 for the wastewater treatment plant — after members confirmed the units were appropriate and discussed whether one or multiple units were needed. The board also approved the firemen association’s coin‑drop fundraiser for July 24–26, 2026, and confirmed junior firefighter appointments (Jameson Hughes and Harper Hower) with one recorded opposed vote on the junior firefighter motion.
Procedure notes: Most approvals were by voice vote; specific roll‑call tallies with member names were not recorded in the transcript. Two MEO hiring votes were deferred until after the executive session.
