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Council discusses water-rates workgroup language and next steps for town engagement with state agencies
Summary
The council reviewed recently removed General Assembly language that would have created a water-rates workgroup. Staff recommended forming a town workgroup, requesting guidance from state secretaries, and inviting DEQ or other agencies to consult; council agreed to wait for state guidance before proceeding.
Council revisited legislative language that had called for a multi‑party water‑rates workgroup and noted the General Assembly removed that phrasing during the final budget process. Staff proposed forming a town-level workgroup to inform rate-setting discussions and recommended contacting the relevant state secretaries for guidance before formal outreach.
Town attorney Eric advised that the town can invite state agencies to confer but cannot require them to participate. Staff had reached out to a deputy secretary but had not yet received a response; council agreed to table a formal resolution until the town can report back with agency guidance.
Council asked staff to continue outreach to DEQ and other state partners and to report options for an invitational workgroup at the next meeting.
