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Tipton utility board approves $951,953.15 in claims, authorizes small charge‑offs
Summary
The Tipton Utility Service Board on June 15 approved payment of $951,953.15 in claims and authorized roughly $1,300 in charge‑offs, while staff outlined steps to pursue a larger delinquent account tied to a recently purchased commercial property.
The Tipton Utility Service Board on June 15 voted to pay $951,953.15 in claims and approved writing off approximately $1,300 in uncollectible accounts, board members said during a short regular meeting.
Board members moved to approve the payment of claims and the motions carried. The board also approved the write‑offs after staff described seven accounts targeted for charge‑off, including two deceased account holders and five customers who left without paying.
A utility staff member said about $400 of the total charge‑off amount was for non‑utility items such as trash pickup. Staff reported ongoing efforts to work the delinquent list, noting the utility makes intermittent progress on larger delinquencies but that new problem accounts occasionally appear.
Staff highlighted one larger delinquent account tied to an "old steel parts" building. The staff update said the property’s new owner purchased it on Jan. 1 but did not sign up for utilities until March; staff told the owner the utility considers them responsible for past charges and has been communicating by email and phone. Staff said potential next steps to recover the balance could include filing a lien or disconnecting service if necessary.
The board also heard brief operational announcements: upcoming arc‑flash safety training next Wednesday for staff working near 480‑volt panels at lift stations and treatment plants, and progress restoring the utility website after a November outage so 2026 meeting minutes can be posted.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the minutes from the previous meeting, voted to pay claims totaling $951,953.15, approved the listed charge‑offs, and adjourned the meeting.
