Waitsburg Council: No Rate Hikes

WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg City Council last Wednesday did not approve a new utility hike that would have charged customers more for water and sewer.

A recent study showed the city's water and sewer rates are not covering the cost to provide the services.

A previous proposal was for a $14 increase spread out over two years with each $3.50 increase occurring in April and October of 2012 and 2013.

The city council asked for a new, one-year proposal that would charge residents less.

Currently, for water the city is currently charging $27.10 a month, with an ad- dition 59 cents per 100 cubic feet f...