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Trappe council adjusts resident's sewer charge after pipe burst, approves payment plan
Summary
Following a public comment from Jennifer Howell about a household pipe burst, the council approved adjusting the sewer portion of her bill under town policy and set a three-month payment plan; motion passed unanimously.
During public comment on Aug. 7, resident Jennifer Howell reported a pipe burst at her home and said she was unable to obtain a credit under existing town policy. Town Administrator Erin Braband reviewed Howell’s account details with the council and explained the town’s adjustment formula.
Commissioner Michael Sullivan moved to apply the town’s policy formula to adjust the sewer portion of Howell’s bill and to set a three-month payment plan for the remaining balance; Commissioner Walter Chase seconded and the council approved the motion unanimously.
The council’s action applies the existing policy formula to Howell’s account and creates a short-term payment plan; no change to town policy was made at the meeting.
