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Commission drops separate meter-reading fee, leans on access-to-premises policy
Summary
Commission voted to abolish a stand-alone meter-reading fee and rely on an existing access-to-premises policy that terminates service when staff cannot access meters; commissioners asked about door-hanger practices and enforcement timing.
As part of a comprehensive policy review, staff recommended eliminating a separate meter-reading fee and instead enforcing the previously readopted access-to-premises policy (2008.13). Danny (finance manager) said the access policy terminates service until staff can gain entry to equipment, and staff recommended removing redundancy by abolishing the separate meter-reading policy.
Commissioner Chezak raised practical enforcement questions about door-hanger placement and whether the occupant uses a different door; he also asked how long before service is shut off after notification. Chezak was told the time window is close to a month. After clarification from staff that the access policy had been reaffirmed earlier in the year, commissioners moved and approved the recommended policy change by voice vote.
Staff will implement the policy change and adjust administrative procedures (door-hangers and notice timelines) as needed to coordinate enforcement.
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