Trustees introduce water, gas and sewer rate proposals then withdraw motion

Trustee Jim Parker presented proposed changes to Jackson’s utility rates at the Sept. 9 meeting, including a residential water charge of $15.00 flat up to 2,000 gallons with $5.00 per 1,000 thereafter and a commercial water charge of $25.00 flat up to 2,000 gallons with $6.00 per 1,000 thereafter. Two sewer proposals were shown: Proposal #1 with commercial sewer at $40.00 per month and Proposal #2 with commercial sewer at $42.00 per month.

A motion by Parker, seconded by Trustee Mike Harrell, to accept the rate changes was introduced but later withdrawn after further discussion; the board did not adopt new utility rates at the Sept. 9 meeting. The transcript records the proposed rates and the withdrawal of the motion but does not record amended or final rate language adopted by the board.