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Council hears concerns about delinquent sewer charges and billing accuracy; one parcel removed for review
Summary
At a public hearing on delinquent sewer surcharges, councilors and residents questioned billing accuracy, tenant vs. owner billing and APN sorting; staff and the city attorney recommended removing one disputed parcel from the list and to proceed after accountant verification.
The Isleton City Council held a public hearing on proposed delinquent sewer surcharges for the 2023-24 fiscal year and whether to file liens with the county auditor. Several residents and councilors raised concerns that some charges were inaccurate because bills were mailed to tenants instead of property owners, accounting transfers were unclear, and some APN numbers in the packet were not sorted for easy review.
"I'm a little concerned about accuracy," a council member said during the hearing, asking how the city notifies property owners and whether smaller balances should be deferred. Staff explained the standard process: notices in the newspaper, on the agenda and in the bill newsletter; if owners do not receive bills, staff can add notes and work with property owners directly. The city attorney advised removing a disputed parcel (APN 15700340019000) from the list and recommended the council proceed with the remainder of the filings after staff double-check the spreadsheet and coordinate with the accountant.
Residents who spoke at the hearing described the practical burden of small liens on property sales and urged the council to ensure billing accuracy before moving delinquencies to the tax roll. Council directed staff and the city attorney to review flagged accounts, correct any billing errors, and return the final list for filing with the county.
