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City attorney presents water meter ordinance in first reading; no vote taken
Summary
City Attorney Thomas Mitchell presented a Water Meter Ordinance first reading clarifying property-owner responsibility for service lines and penalties under Section 1-7; the council did not vote on the measure and will consider it at a later meeting.
The Demorest City Council received a first reading of a proposed Water Meter Ordinance on Aug. 6.
City Attorney Thomas Mitchell outlined the ordinance’s main points: the measure puts property owners and buyers on notice that past connections may exist that were permissible at the time but remain the owner’s responsibility; service lines on the owner’s side of the meter are the owner’s responsibility; no one may block, sever or otherwise interfere with provision of utility services to other properties; violations are subject to penalties under Section 1-7 and continuing violations; the article does not affect civil remedies for personal injury or property damage except as specifically provided in the ordinance.
Mayor Jerry Harkness opened the floor for discussion but no final action was taken — the item was presented as a first reading and will return for future consideration consistent with municipal ordinance procedures.
The presentation was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting and is intended to clarify municipal and private responsibilities for water service connections.
