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Sewer-rate study recommends $47 monthly rate; Duncan board delays decision
Summary
A sewer-rate study recommended raising the Village sewer rate from $40 to $47 per month to avoid future deficits; board members deferred a decision and asked members to return with proposed percentage increases.
A rate study presented to the Village of Duncan Board on June 9 recommended increasing the monthly sewer charge from $40 to $47 to stabilize the sewer fund.
Board members discussed the consultant and accountant findings. The Village accountant reported that a recent sewer-lining project substantially reduced sewer reserves and that recent years have produced about 15% lower revenue; the study’s recommendation was intended to avoid future deficits. Nick Wagoner pressed for action, saying "we need to do something," while Chair Gary Schlesinger said he preferred gradual percentage increases over time and postponed a final vote so members could consider specific proposals.
No formal rate increase was adopted; Schlesinger asked trustees to return with suggested percentage increases at the next meeting.
