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Hunter council approves higher water base rate and overage charge
Summary
The Hunter City Council voted Jan. 5 to raise the municipal water base rate from $30 to $34 and increase the overage fee to $9.00 per 1,000 gallons; council members said the change follows a recent report showing a monthly water loss of 5,970 gallons.
On Jan. 5, 2026, the Hunter City Council voted to raise the city's water base rate from $30.00 to $34.00 and to increase the overage charge from $8.50 to $9.00 per 1,000 gallons. Council member Chad Housar moved the change and Council member Ashley Schneinder seconded; the motion carried.
Clerk Loura Pohls reported as part of the water report that three accounts were on the late-water list and that the town recorded a water loss of 5,970 gallons for the month. Pohls said the town had a water inspection on Dec. 10, 2025 and that her records were in order. The council did not record a roll-call tally in the meeting minutes beyond noting the motion carried.
The rate change was presented without a detailed cost-impact analysis in the meeting record. Council members discussed the increase during regular business; no formal amendment to the motion was recorded. The council approved routine financial business earlier in the meeting, including payment of bills and approval of minutes.
The council adjourned after completing its agenda; the increase takes effect according to whatever implementation schedule the town's billing process requires, which was not specified in the minutes.
