Second reading of Early water-rate ordinance fails on split council vote
July 01, 2026 | Early, Sac County, Iowa
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Ordinance 326, which would amend provisions pertaining to water rates in the City of Early code, failed its second reading at the Aug. 3 meeting.
Councilor Summer Schmitt offered the ordinance and Councilor Steven Mason seconded. On a roll call vote the ayes were Mason and Schmitt; the nays were Brian Pickhinke and Tim Langner; Councilor Bill Cougill was recorded absent. Because the second reading did not receive a majority in roll-call form, the ordinance failed at that stage.
The minutes do not record any immediate next steps for revising or reintroducing the ordinance; the council moved on to other business.
Councilor Summer Schmitt offered the ordinance and Councilor Steven Mason seconded. On a roll call vote the ayes were Mason and Schmitt; the nays were Brian Pickhinke and Tim Langner; Councilor Bill Cougill was recorded absent. Because the second reading did not receive a majority in roll-call form, the ordinance failed at that stage.
The minutes do not record any immediate next steps for revising or reintroducing the ordinance; the council moved on to other business.
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