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Council orders bill adjustment after meter test for 6 W. Street grievance
Summary
Following meter testing that showed a water meter at 6 W. Street failed accuracy standards, the Council rescinded a prior denial and approved adjusting the customer’s bill pursuant to city procedures.
The Johnstown Common Council approved a recommendation to rescind a prior denial of a water grievance for a property at 6 W. Street after meter testing indicated the meter failed accuracy standards.
The City Engineer reported meter testing results showing the meter read at 98.2 percent accuracy against a 98.5 percent pass threshold. The City Engineer recommended rescinding the previous motion to deny relief and issuing an adjusted bill consistent with established city procedures. Council Member Max Spritzer moved to accept the recommendation and Council Member Vincent McCallum seconded; the motion passed with four ayes and one member absent.
The minutes note meter testing may be beneficial when customers believe a meter is malfunctioning; the minutes do not list the dollar amount of the adjustment or further appeal steps.
