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Washington council adopts ordinances on utility rates and on fees, deposits and terms
Summary
On Feb. 17, 2025, the Town of Washington council unanimously adopted two ordinances: one regulating the calculation of utility rates for gas, water and sewer, and a second setting utility fees, deposits and terms of service. Public hearings drew no public comment.
The Town of Washington council unanimously adopted two utility-related ordinances at its Feb. 17, 2025 meeting following brief public hearings that drew no public comment. Beau Wilson moved to approve an ordinance regulating how the town calculates utility rates for gas, water and sewer; the motion passed with Erick Fontenot, Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet and Mary Lavergne voting in the affirmative.
Tanya Doucet then moved to approve an ordinance regulating utility fees, deposits and terms of service for water, sewer and gas accounts served by the Town of Washington; that motion also passed unanimously. The transcript does not specify effective dates or detailed changes to calculation methods or fee amounts.
Both ordinances were opened for public comment before the regular session; the record notes that no members of the public spoke during those hearings. The council did not record any abstentions or opposing votes on either ordinance.
Council members said the measures were procedural and part of routine utility oversight; the transcript contains no extended debate or technical explanation of rate methodology. The council proceeded to other business and adjourned the meeting after completing its agenda.
