Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Utilities topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Town plans meter replacements after finding roughly 800 nonfunctioning water meters
Summary
Town staff told commissioners about water‑meter failures and a $150,000 estimate to buy about 160 replacement meters; Utility Clerk Hayes will adjust bills so customers won’t pay for excess usage while meters are replaced.
Town Manager Eddie Holland and Finance Director Alisha Anderson reported a backlog of failing water meters and discussed options for staffing or contracting replacements. Director Anderson said $150,000 should buy about 160 meters and that "roughly 800 meters are not functioning."
Commissioners discussed staffing options—hiring two part‑time employees to assist with replacements or contracting the work—and the billing implications. Director Anderson said customers with nonfunctioning meters would receive a minimum bill until the meter face was repaired and that Utility Clerk Hayes would adjust bills so customers would not have to pay for excess usage caused by meter failures.
