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Estill council adopts water rate and refuse fee increases, accepts no-cost regional water study
Summary
The Estill Town Council voted 5-0 June 18 to approve a water rate increase (Ordinance 05-2025) and a revised refuse fund fee schedule (Ordinance 06-2025), and agreed to participate in a Lowcountry regional water system study at no cost to the town.
The Estill Town Council unanimously approved two utility measures and joined a regional water study during its June 18 meeting.
On a 5-0 vote, the council adopted Ordinance 05-2025 on second reading, authorizing a water rate increase. Councilman James Williams moved the measure and Mayor Pro Tem Tammy Solomon seconded. The council also approved Ordinance 06-2025, a revised refuse fund schedule of fees, after a motion by Councilwoman Synetria McQuire and a second from Councilman James Williams.
The council voted 5-0 to participate in the Rural Infrastructure/Lowcountry Regional Water System Study; Mayor Pro Tem Tammy Solomon moved the town’s participation and Councilman James Williams seconded. The mayor’s office characterized the study as being provided “at no cost to the town.”
Finance Director Edna O'Banner told the council that the town’s projected revenue picture is improving, citing expected increases in water and refuse revenue, a projected rise in prison inmates and the forthcoming activity from Canfor. The council received the May 2025 income statement as information only; that action passed 5-0.
The approvals clear the way for updated utility billing and a regional planning effort, while staff said they will return with implementation details, billing schedules and any required public notices.
The council’s votes on the ordinances and the study were unanimous; no amendments or recorded dissent were made.
