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Warrensburg board raises water and sewer tap fees and meter charges citing material cost increases
Summary
The board approved higher tap and meter fees — residential tap $1,000; commercial tap $1,500 plus labor/materials — and graduated frost-plate replacement charges, citing rising material costs; sewer taps set at $500 in-district and $750 out-of-district.
The Warrensburg Town Board voted on June 12 to raise water and sewer connection fees and meter charges to reflect higher material and labor costs, officials said.
Under the adopted schedule, a residential water tap fee will be $1,000 and a commercial tap fee $1,500 plus labor and materials. Meter fees were adjusted (for example, a 3/4‑inch meter set at $450, commercial meter fees higher) and frost‑plate replacement fees were set on a graduated scale ($150 first replacement, $200 second, $250 third) to encourage owner care. Sewer tap fees were set at $500 for in‑district connections and $750 for out‑of‑district connections.
Board members said the increases were intended to ensure the water department recovers costs rather than subsidizing materials and that the schedule includes a caveat: if material prices rise further, charges will be adjusted accordingly. The resolution to change the fee schedule passed by voice vote.
Officials emphasized they aimed to balance fairness to customers with rising municipal costs; specifics on exact meter sizes and corresponding fees are in the adopted fee schedule included in the meeting packet.
