Story · Water & Sewer District
Water ban and winter shut-offs
The agenda lists a letter or message about a water ban under new items and correspondence.
How it happened
Jan 5 · AgendaFirst mention
The agenda lists a water ban for discussion under Water Projects.
Jan 5 · Agenda
The agenda lists an update on the district's rules, regulations and fees.
Jan 5 · Agenda
Under other new items, the agenda lists shut-offs in the winter months.
Jan 19 · MinutesDecided
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.
The recording secretary was directed to email Drummond Woodsum about taking the district as a client.
Jan 19 · Minutes
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.
Jan 19 · MinutesDecided
Rain barrels were discussed. The commissioners agreed to install one at the district office. The town hall will have one installed too.
The commissioners agreed to install a rain barrel at the office.
Feb 11 · Minutes
A commissioner asked about a contingency fund, investing trust fund money and water ban violations. The attorney said money not spent in the following year can be used by the district, added to trust funds or used to buy equipment. TD Bank can advise on investing. The attorney will provide the Town of Rye's water ban violation rule for the Commissioners to review at the March 2 meeting.
Feb 11 · MinutesDecided
The Commissioners agreed to vote on amendments to the district's Rules and Regs at the March 2 meeting. The attorney said notice of the change must be given 7 days before the meeting and does not need to be published in the newspaper. A commissioner has been updating the regulations.
Agreed to vote on the amendments at the March 2 meeting.
Feb 11 · Agenda
The commissioners are scheduled to discuss the water ban under the water projects section of the agenda.
Apr 6 · Agenda
The commissioners are set to consider approving and adopting amended rules and regulations for the water district.
May 4 · MinutesDecided
The Commissioners discussed the current water ban. The systems operator said the water supply has not been replenished and the ban should stay in place.
The ban stays in place. No vote count was recorded.
May 4 · MinutesDecided
The Commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing to amend the water ban regulation. The hearing must be noticed 7 days before the meeting. The notice does not need to be published in the newspaper. No hearing date was given.
Commissioners agreed to hold the hearing. No vote count was recorded.
May 19 · MinutesDecided
The chair opened the public hearing at 6:40 PM and closed it at 7:00 PM without objection. Changes to the water ban rules: remove "per 100 gallons" so filling swimming pools is prohibited, and copy that to all levels; copy washing streets and driveways to level 2; copy washing vehicles and boats to level 3; level 4 includes all of the above. The commissioners agreed the district should be at level 2. The operator will monitor the wells, and the commissioners can meet to change the level. The chair suggested a wooden sign to show the current ban level.
A commissioner moved to approve the amendments to the regulations. It was seconded and passed 3-0.
May 19 · Minutes
Water ban level sign
Jun 8 · MinutesDecided
The systems operator asked about repairs at the landing after someone removed a hose spigot and cut the pipe. A timesheet confirmed the repair work was done. The commissioners agreed to shut off the water at the landing because the District is under a Level 2 water ban, which prohibits washing boats.
The commissioners agreed to shut off the water at the landing. No vote count was recorded.
Jun 16 · MinutesDecided
At the June 16, 2026 work session, the commissioners agreed that the water will stay off at the town landing because of the water ban.
The commissioners agreed to keep the water off at the town landing. No vote count given.
Jun 16 · Agenda
The agenda lists water access and water use at the Yacht Club under Any Other Business.
Jul 7 · Minutes
The District is under a Level 2 Water Ban, which includes no washing boats or cars. The water at the town landing will stay off during the ban. Self-reporting of water use at the landing will no longer be allowed, because the District must report all water use to the State. A meter must be installed and read by the District's meter reader. Members of the Yacht Club said little water is used at the landing and only club members know the hose combination. They want to flush boat motors, not wash boats. The commissioners suggested the club install a meter pit and a meter to the District's specifications.
Jul 7 · Minutes
The District's systems operator suggested a rain barrel system off the pump station building to collect water for flushing boat motors. A Yacht Club member confirmed they do not need drinkable water for this. The operator will look into it and start the process. The club members present agreed.
Jul 7 · Agenda
Water shut-off for delinquent April invoices
Aug 4 · Minutes
The Yacht Club asked about a formal water meter for flushing boat engines. The district's water services were estimated at $5,000, with possible extra costs for digging and pavement repair. The district needs a curb stop (a shut-off valve) and a meter pit (an underground box that holds the meter). A Yacht Club member said there is no formal agreement between the club and the district. An existing curb stop can be used. A commissioner suggested waiving the base fee and charging a $50.00 connection fee. The chair suggested setting the connection fee once the completed application comes in. The club must get permission from the property owner, the Town, to install the meter pit. Yacht Club members and district staff will visit the town landing to pick a spot, and the club will ask a contractor to come estimate the digging. The treasurer gave the club a water connection application.
Aug 4 · MinutesDecided
The commissioners decided to drop the door hanger from the shut-off process. A final shut-off notice will be mailed with the shut-off date and no further notice. The treasurer will post a public hearing to amend the district's Rules and Regulations to match. The commissioners also approved a credit card agreement so ratepayers can pay by credit card.
Credit card agreement approved 3-0; shut-off change agreed, no vote recorded
Aug 4 · Agenda
The commissioners will talk about a fee for the door hanger notice used when water service may be shut off.
Sep 1 · Agenda
The agenda lists a letter or message about a water ban under new items and correspondence.