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Ireton council approves first readings of garbage and water-rate ordinances; second readings set for March 24
Summary
The council approved first readings of Ordinance 25-01 (garbage fee +$1) and Ordinance 25-02 (5% increase to minimum water rate) by 4-0 votes; both are scheduled for second readings March 24.
The Ireton City Council on Feb. 17 voted unanimously to approve first readings of two ordinances that will raise utility-related fees.
Ordinance 25-01, proposed to raise garbage fees by $1 to cover increased landfill gate charges, was approved on a motion by Ten Napel with Buyert seconding; the roll-call passed 4-0. Ordinance 25-02, proposing a 5% increase to the minimum water rate, was approved on a motion by Buyert with Mueller seconding; the roll-call passed 4-0.
Both ordinances were described as rate adjustments tied to operating costs. Each ordinance was scheduled for a second reading at the council's March 24 meeting, where the council will consider final adoption.
