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Vanlue raises bulk water rate to $15 per 1,000 gallons as officials cite repairs and contractor demand
Summary
The Vanlue Village Council on March 24 approved Ordinance 2025‑03, raising bulk water from $6 to $15 per 1,000 gallons to help cover system repairs and anticipated demand from the CR193 flyover contractor; the vote was 6–0.
The Vanlue Village Council voted 6–0 on March 24 to approve Ordinance 2025‑03, raising the village's bulk water charge from $6.00 to $15.00 per 1,000 gallons. Village Administrator Leo Hendricks told council the increase is intended to align Vanlue with nearby communities and to offset costs tied to ongoing water‑system repairs and projected contractor purchases for the CR193 flyover project.
Hendricks reported that USG Water installed a vent on the village water tower on March 12 and that the Ohio EPA subsequently removed a notice of violation related to that issue. He said Hempy Water is ordering media to rebuild the water softeners and that the EPA granted an extension to April 30 to complete the work; repairs will include replacement valves and piping and will require taking softeners offline for approximately two days. Hendricks recommended the higher bulk rate to accommodate those costs and the expected increase in wholesale purchases, noting a previous flyover project used about 150,000 gallons as an example of contractor demand.
The council record shows 23 delinquent water accounts this month and two disconnects; Administrator Hendricks also presented collections statistics for January 2025 showing 50 customers (27.6%) used the Paystar online payment option for $5,779 in collections and total transactions to date of 1,296 with $137,664 collected.
Public‑works operator Mike Bakies was listed as continuing to evaluate and repair the softening system and to manage daily water and sewer operations. The ordinance's mover and seconder were recorded during new business; the council approved the measure unanimously. The ordinance text and an effective date were not specified in the meeting record provided.
Council documents and the administrator's presentation indicated additional follow‑up: scheduling a Source Water Area Protection committee meeting (necessary for some reimbursement deadlines) and updating a five‑year cost forecast to evaluate future rate adjustments.
The council did not record any formal dissent to the rate change during the March 24 meeting. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2025 at Town Hall.
