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South Hill council reviews FY26-27 budget, hears proposal to raise water and sewer rates
Summary
At a March 19 work session, South Hill councilors heard a Water/Sewer Rate Review from 'Waterworth' and departmental reports on equipment needs and infrastructure; no votes were taken and no public comment was received.
South Hill Mayor Mike Moody convened a March 19 work session for the Town Council to review the proposed FY26-27 budget, during which a presentation listed as a Water/Sewer Rate Review by "Waterworth" identified a potential increase to water and sewer rates as a key fiscal issue. The session ran from 3:00 p.m. to 5:28 p.m. in the temporary Council Chambers at 111 E. Danville Street.
Council members and town staff worked through a series of departmental presentations that appeared on the agenda. David Hash was listed for the Code Compliance Department; C.J. Dean for Municipal Services; Wayne Hudson for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; Lee Pegram for fleet maintenance; and Allen Elliott for street maintenance, solid waste, water distribution and sewer collection. The agenda also noted Parks, Facilities and Grounds requests and a prior request from the South Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting minutes state that discussion included a proposed increase to water and sewer rates, equipment replacement needs, infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, and various departmental requests. The record notes that Councilor Jenifer Freeman-Hite arrived late, that Councilor Michael Smith departed the meeting early, and that Councilors Lillie Feggins-Boone and Delores Luster were absent.
No public comment was received during the work session and the council took no formal votes on budget items. Mayor Moody adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m. The minutes were later validated as approved on April 13, 2026.
