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Mulga council votes to raise water and gas rates 3% and move to single-tier gas schedule
Summary
At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Mulga Town Council unanimously approved a 3% increase to water and gas rates and a switch to a one-tier gas rate, effective January 2026; the council also approved travel for a gas-industry conference and surplused fire equipment.
Mulga, Dec. 16, 2025 — The Mulga Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to raise both water and gas rates by 3 percent and to move the town to a single-tier gas rate schedule, the council recorded in its Dec. 16 meeting at Mulga Town Hall.
Councilmember Lelan Taylor moved to approve the 3 percent increase and the one-tier gas schedule; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Jeremy Davis and carried on a roll-call vote in which Seats 1–5 and Mayor W. Keith Varner voted yes. Councilmember Gage Kelley later moved, and Councilmember Lisa Armstrong seconded, a separate motion making the increases effective in January 2026; that motion also passed unanimously.
The changes to the utility rate structure were presented as an administrative measure in the meeting minutes; no public hearing or detailed revenue projection was recorded in the transcript. The council did not record any dissenting votes on the rate actions.
Votes at a glance - Approval of Dec. 2, 2025 minutes: Motion by Rachel Davis, second by Gage Kelley. Roll call: Seat 1 Yes; Seat 2 Yes; Seat 3 Abstain; Seat 4 Yes; Seat 5 Yes; Mayor Yes (motion carried, one abstention). - Approval of bills for payment: Motion by Gage Kelley, second by Rachel Davis. Roll call: Seats 1–5 and Mayor Yes (unanimous). - Authorization for American Public Gas Association conference travel (Jan. 25–30, 2026): Motion by Lisa Armstrong, second by Rachel Davis. Roll call: Seats 1–5 and Mayor Yes (authorized; clerk noted there may be airfare, hotel and meal costs for an accompanying attendee). - Surplus of fire equipment: Visitor Jonathan Goodwin asked to surplus “80-50 ft sections of 3\" fire hose (4,000 total feet), Amkus spreader & rams.” Motion by Gage Kelley, second by Lisa Armstrong; roll call: Seats 1–5 and Mayor Yes (approved).
Other meeting notes - Several council members raised operational items including requests for a new street light on Woodland Ave. near the fire station, a blinking street light at the water tower, and follow-up on the bingo-hall inquiry; the mayor said representatives about the bingo hall did not attend the meeting. - A council member (Seat 5) said turnout at this year’s Christmas parade was lower than in previous years and reported the town purchased a new Santa suit and plans to form a Christmas Parade committee.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., and after routine business the council adjourned; Town Clerk Robin Giardina attested the minutes.
