Council reviews water ordinance changes: fees, reconnections and master-meter billing

The council began a structured review of the towns water ordinance and fee schedule, with members asking the administration to add a reconnection fee and to clarify irrigation/irrigation-day policy. During the meeting members referenced a reconnection fee figure during discussion and asked staff to add reconnection language to the fee schedule and to circulate the proposed changes for review.

Members also raised a long-standing question about an outside line served by a master meter (the transcript references a Riley line). Councilors asked staff to search minutes and any written agreement that governs that line and to determine whether those outside properties should pay for upgrades or be required to purchase compatible radios/meters. The council agreed to bring the water ordinance review back at a future work meeting after staff compiles the proposed fee changes and the historical record.