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Finance staff report sharp drop in outstanding receivables; lien authority noted for sewer-only delinquencies
Summary
Town staff said billed balances declined from $800,000 to about $30,000 after collection efforts; Diane Knight explained semi-annual billing can create 120-day balances and that the town can place liens on properties for unpaid sewer-only accounts.
Finance staff reported progress reducing long-outstanding receivables from an initial $800,000 to about $30,000 following collection efforts.
Penny Wu said staff are making good headway on arrears. Diane Knight explained semi-annual billing patterns can create 120-day balances and that the town can place liens on properties for unpaid sewer-only accounts; she noted that liens are recorded in the Town Clerk’s office and will surface in title searches during property sales. Knight said only one account had not responded and that staff are attempting further contact.
Trustee Justin Hyjek praised the collection work. Staff said the municipal software vendor (NEMRC) can produce 30/60/90-day views but that customization would incur extra charges.
