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Angier board reviews water, sewer and trash fee scenarios; stormwater utility discussed
Summary
Public Works presented options for water/sewer rate increases, trash/recycling CPI adjustments and a potential stormwater utility estimated to generate about $500,000 annually pending a study. The board asked staff to further explore revenue scenarios and equipment needs for operations.
Public Works Director Brandon Johnson told the Town of Angier Board on May 11 that ongoing development has increased infrastructure demands and service responsibilities, prompting staff requests for additional equipment and personnel.
Mr. Johnson reviewed operational needs including meter, tap and main maintenance, additional monitoring sites, and roughly 5.77 miles of added streets. He said the department has completed about 700 Certificate of Occupancy inspections and is exploring automated leak-reader technology to help identify lost water.
The board reviewed fee scenarios: one option to hold trash and recycling fees steady and a recommended option using a 3% CPI increase that staff said would amount to less than $0.30 per can. Water and sewer increases were discussed in the context of CPI as well. Interim Town Manager Steve Neuschafer told the board staff is also evaluating Powell Bill allocations as a revenue source.
Mr. Neuschafer presented a preliminary estimate that a stormwater utility, built on impervious-surface study results, could generate approximately $500,000 annually for stormwater projects but would require a formal study and Board approval before implementation. The board asked staff to research impervious-surface studies, implementation steps and public-notice requirements and to return with estimates.
Public Works’ capital requests included hiring one additional employee, purchase of a street sweeper, upfitting dump trucks for winter operations and buying a second skid steer because current scheduling constraints with a single machine have caused inefficiencies. Commissioner Chuck Carey asked for additional cost breakdowns and alternatives for the skid steer purchase; Mr. Johnson provided clarifying detail on attachment compatibility and operational need.
No fee increases or utility rate changes were adopted at the retreat; staff was directed to return with studies, formal cost estimates and implementation options.
