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Resident says proposed Nutter Fort water increase is hurting people on fixed incomes
Summary
During the Nov. 7 workshop on Ordinance 2025-04, resident Rick Miller said the proposed water rate increases are "badly affecting those with fixed incomes," and a resident asked for clarification about Senate Bill 234 compliance; councilors questioned the consultant on cash-flow and bond risks.
Rick Miller, a resident who offered public comment at the Town of Nutter Fort workshop on Nov. 7, told councilors that proposed water-rate increases are "badly affecting those with fixed incomes." The remark came after a consultant presentation explaining the town’s financial shortfall and statutory obligations.
Jennifer Robinson also spoke during public comment, asking for clarification about how Senate Bill 234 applies to the town’s rate-setting process. Councilors followed the presentation by asking technical questions; consultant Zack Dobbins responded about the cash-flow analysis and the town’s exposure under SB234 and bond covenants.
The workshop was explicitly a discussion session and no vote or formal action on the ordinance took place. Residents who testified asked councilors to consider the impact on vulnerable households as the town continues reviewing the proposal.
