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Committee clarifies minimum sewer charges and billing for vacant lots
Summary
Staff added language clarifying that property owners—including vacant lots—may be assessed a minimum sewer access fee and explained how secondary meters and minimum-unit calculations are applied. Committee asked for clearer policy text to explain credits and appeals.
The committee discussed how the town charges a minimum fee for sewer access and how that applies to vacant properties. Clint Shand, who identified himself as town manager and staff representative, explained the change: "regardless of whether they have a structure or if it's vacant, it's the ability to access the sewer system that they're paying for on a minimum fee."
Staff said the draft clarifies how secondary meters and credits are handled and makes explicit that certain minimum-unit rules (a 12-unit minimum was discussed) apply when calculating credits so smaller uses do not create rounding anomalies. Committee members pressed for clearer wording so residents with vacant lots understand why they may appear on billing records. Staff committed to tightening the ordinance language and returning with a final draft for council review.
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