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Water & Sewer District ยท Meeting

Monday, January 19, 2026

Decided

Rules and Regulations updates

The recording secretary was directed to email Drummond Woodsum about taking the district as a client.

The commissioners talked about updates to the district's Rules and Regulations. They also directed the recording secretary to email the law firm Drummond Woodsum and ask if a staff lawyer would take the district on as a client.

Who can vote on district affairs

Determined that only residents of the district who are registered voters may vote on district affairs.

The commissioners talked about voting rights in the district. They determined that only people who live in the district and are registered voters may vote on district affairs.

Rain barrel at district office

The commissioners agreed to install a rain barrel at the office.

Rain barrels were discussed. The commissioners agreed to install one at the district office. The town hall will have one installed too.

Budget lines and worksheets

The recording secretary was directed to share the budget worksheets.

The commissioners talked about the budget lines. The recording secretary was directed to share the budget worksheets with everyone so they can add items.

Discussed

Water shut-off in winter

A commissioner researched the question and found that water shut-off can take place in the winter months. No law prohibits water shut-off in winter.

Waterworth budgeting program

The Waterworth program will help with the budgeting process. The recording secretary emailed Luis to set up a time to discuss Waterworth. The meeting with Luis will be on February 16 at 9:00 AM.

Solar panels

The commissioners discussed the solar panels.

2025 invoiced totals

The district invoiced $503,824.77 in 2025. That was water $108,909.06, sewer $244,341.23, meter $21,202.48, bond $118,272.00 and IPP $11,100.00. Cell tower revenue was $34,424.54. The grand total was $538,249.31.

+ 2 routine items