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Wymore council gives first reading to electric rate ordinance after resident questions increases
Summary
City Attorney Andy Carothers read the first reading of Ordinance 676 (electric rates). Resident Rob Davis asked about supplier rate increases and whether departmental cuts could avert higher bills; Councilman Max Allen pointed to revenue from municipal lighting and grants as funding for town improvements. The first reading passed 4-0.
The Wymore City Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance 676, an electric rate ordinance, at its Feb. 21 meeting.
City Attorney Andy Carothers read the ordinance’s first reading aloud. Resident Rob Davis asked how much rates from the city’s suppliers had increased compared with last year and whether reductions in other departments could prevent higher bills for residents. Davis was provided a copy of the rate study so he could review the rationale.
Councilman Max Allen responded that income from municipal lighting covers many town improvements, and while some grant funding helps, the lighting income is a primary source that keeps the city operating. After discussion, Councilwoman Sue Sapp moved and Councilman Curt Oblinger seconded approval of the first reading of Ordinance 676; the motion carried 4-0.
The minutes do not record specific supplier rate percentages or dollar impacts; the council provided the rate study to a resident on request. No second reading or effective date for the ordinance was recorded in the minutes.
