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Vergennes approves 8.47% sewer rate increase after amended motion

City of Vergennes City Council · July 1, 2026
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Summary

The council approved an 8.47% increase in sewer fund rates after an initial motion failed; the amended motion passed 7-0. The original motion by Alderman Koenig recorded a 0-6 defeat before the successful amended motion.

The Vergennes City Council approved an 8.47% increase in sewer fund rates during the June 24 meeting after debate and an amended motion.

Alderman Koenig initially moved to approve an 8.47% increase in sewer rates, and that motion was recorded as failing 0-6. Council then considered an amended motion put forward by the Deputy Mayor to approve an 8.47% increase; that amended motion passed 7-0. The minutes record the council—2s change to the motion and the final adoption.