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Hebron council adopts emergency water and sewer rate ordinance
Summary
The Village of Hebron adopted Ordinance 0726 at its June 1 meeting to amend the village’s water and sewer rates; the measure passed on a 5–0 roll‑call vote and staff said the new rates will appear on the August billing for July usage.
Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt Ordinance 0726, an amendment to the village’s codified code concerning water and sewer rates, citing operating shortfalls and the need to align rates with current costs.
The ordinance, offered on its third reading, passed by a 5–0 roll‑call vote. Council member Carpenter made the motion to adopt; the motion was seconded and approved.
Why it matters: Village staff said the rate change is intended to ensure utilities cover service and maintenance costs. Administrator Chen told the council that the billing coordinator and staff will implement the new schedule so residents will see the adjusted charges on the August billing cycle, which will charge for July usage.
“He said the new rate will not go out until for the August billing,” Administrator Chen stated when describing the implementation timeline, and staff confirmed that the utility billing coordinator, Stacy Stoner, will work with Chris Burby to update the system.
The council treated the ordinance as an emergency measure and completed the formal roll‑call vote during the meeting. No amendments were offered during the discussion. Officials said they had held prior readings and an open house and that residents would receive a mailed notice explaining the increase.
Next steps: Staff will post rate tables and explanatory material online and notify customers by mail. The council did not vote on additional rate adjustments at the meeting.
