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Council waives one-time sewer charge after resident fills pool; council to formalize outside-meter policy
Summary
A resident said filling an estimated 8,000-gallon pool generated a $51.28 sewer charge; council waived the fee as a one-time courtesy and directed staff to create a formal policy for outside meters and pre-approval going forward.
A resident who addressed the council said she filled a 20-foot pool and estimated the water used at "approximately 8,000 gallons," and asked whether the city could credit the sewer portion of her water bill. The resident said obtaining an outside water meter was an option but currently cost-prohibitive; the clerk confirmed outside meters are about $310. The council debated precedent and fairness before agreeing to waive the roughly $51.28 sewer charge for this instance.
Councilors discussed formalizing a process for future pool fills, including prior approval or requiring residents to install an outside meter to document sewer deductions. One councilor suggested offering a discount if residents request in advance; another urged staff to add an appropriate line to the fee schedule. The council moved, seconded and approved a one-time waiver and asked staff to return with a written policy clarifying when sewer deductions or outside-meter arrangements apply.
