The ever escalating cost of municipal water

The ever escalating cost of municipal water

I recently, December 30, 2018, ran across a post on Facebook about the cost of water. Apparently, after I did some more reading, the individual was a new homeowner, and they wanted to do a compare and contrast with the water bills from other folks in the area.

The post got a great deal of attention – and actually, considering it was Facebook, many very thoughtful responses.

Many folks either posted a snapshot of their water bill or reported on the cost of a recent water bill, in a reply and then identified how many folks were in the family. I wrote, “Two adults and one imaginary friend: $119.23... We try to conserve water – but we are not frenzied about it.”

Sadly, the cost of water is only going to continue to go up. It’s off the hook. And there is little that local officials can do about it. I wrote an article about the spiraling costs not too long ago. Find it here: https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/cc-lt-dayhoff-090918-story.html 

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The ever escalating cost of municipal water

The ever escalating cost of municipal water

I recently, December 30, 2018, ran across a post on Facebook about the cost of water. Apparently, after I did some more reading, the individual was a new homeowner, and they wanted to do a compare and contrast with the water bills from other folks in the area.

The post got a great deal of attention – and actually, considering it was Facebook, many very thoughtful responses.

Many folks either posted a snapshot of their water bill or reported on the cost of a recent water bill, in a reply and then identified how many folks were in the family. I wrote, “Two adults and one imaginary friend: $119.23... We try to conserve water – but we are not frenzied about it.”

Sadly, the cost of water is only going to continue to go up. It’s off the hook. And there is little that local officials can do about it. I wrote an article about the spiraling costs not too long ago. Find it here: https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/cc-lt-dayhoff-090918-story.html 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1435406516739562/permalink/2295218654091673/ 

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The ever escalating cost of municipal water

The ever escalating cost of municipal water

I recently, December 30, 2018, ran across a post on Facebook about the cost of water. Apparently, after I did some more reading, the individual was a new homeowner, and they wanted to do a compare and contrast with the water bills from other folks in the area.

The post got a great deal of attention – and actually, considering it was Facebook, many very thoughtful responses.

Many folks either posted a snapshot of their water bill or reported on the cost of a recent water bill, in a reply and then identified how many folks were in the family. I wrote, “Two adults and one imaginary friend: $119.23... We try to conserve water – but we are not frenzied about it.”

Sadly, the cost of water is only going to continue to go up. It’s off the hook. And there is little that local officials can do about it. I wrote an article about the spiraling costs not too long ago. Find it here: https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/cc-lt-dayhoff-090918-story.html 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1435406516739562/permalink/2295218654091673/ 

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Westminster mayor and council agenda for April 13 2009

Westminster mayor and council agenda for April 13 2009

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AGENDA

CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

Mayor and Common Council Meeting of April 13, 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.

Mayor’s Proclamation – Fair Housing Month

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2009

3. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Adoption of Ordinance No. 801 – Amendment of Water and Sewer Chapters Regarding Rates

Adoption of Ordinance No. 802 – Amendment to Utility Fee Ordinance Regarding Water and Sewer Rates

4. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Episcopal Housing Corporation – Loan Subordination – Thomas Beyard

5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR

6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont’d from above)

Suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure in Order to Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 803 – Sale of 18B Union Street – Thomas Beyard

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

a. None as of April 9, 2009

9. NEW BUSINESS:

Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 – Marge Wolf

10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

11. CITIZEN COMMENTS

12. ADJOURN

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Westminster Maryland Mayor and Council Meeting Agenda of April 13, 2009

Westminster Mayor and Common Council Meeting Agenda of April 13, 2009

Home >> City Government AGENDA

CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

Mayor and Common Council Meeting of April 13, 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Proclamation – Fair Housing Month

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2009

3. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 801 – Amendment of Water and Sewer
Chapters Regarding Rates
Adoption of Ordinance No. 802 – Amendment to Utility Fee Ordinance
Regarding Water and Sewer Rates

4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Episcopal Housing Corporation – Loan Subordination – Thomas Beyard

5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR

6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont’d from above)
Suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure in Order to
Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 803 – Sale of 18B Union Street – Thomas Beyard

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of April 9, 2009

9. NEW BUSINESS:
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 – Marge Wolf

10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

11. CITIZEN COMMENTS

12. ADJOURN
20090413 Westminster Mayor and Council Meeting

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Residents ask council to alter proposed utility billing increases By Bryan Schutt

Residents ask council to alter proposed utility billing increases By Bryan Schutt, Carroll County Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 24, 2009

A dozen Westminster residents spent more than an hour barraging the city’s mayor, Common Council and staff with reasons why they weren’t happy with the proposed utility rate structure changes Monday night.

Citing bills that’ll nearly double, unfair discrimination in charges among users and terrible economic times, the residents asked for phased-in increases, unified charges and an increased threshold for gallon usage at the public hearing for the proposed water and sewer rate increases.

About 30 others listened to the testimony, occasionally clapping or nodding.

Nearly all of the speakers agreed that a rate increase was reasonable enough but said changes needed to be made to the proposed ordinance.

Mayor Thomas Ferguson said changes would bill users the cost of providing water and sewer service, provide reserve funds for operating and capital expenses, encourage conservation and leave behind a simplified model that future city officials can use to analyze utility expenses.

A brief presentation from a consulting firm that analyzed the city’s current structure emphasized the city’s need to afford about $37 million in projected water and sewer fund expenses as part of the reason for an increase.

The projected expenses include paying back loans on water projects like the $4.5 million Medford Quarry Pipeline project, the $11 million water treatment plant upgrade and the proposed $14 million waste water treatment plant upgrade.

Should the Common Council pass the ordinance in its proposed form, new rates would be phased in on July 1 and again on July 1, 2010.

Read Mr. Schutt’s entire article here: Residents ask council to alter proposed utility billing increases By Bryan Schutt, Carroll County Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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Westminster Mayor and Council Meeting agenda for March 23, 2009

Westminster Mayor and Council Meeting agenda for March 23, 2009

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AGENDA**

CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

Mayor and Common Council Meeting of March 23, 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 9, 2009

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Annual Public Housing Administration Plan and Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program – Gary Ehlers

Ordinance No. 801 – Amendment of Water and Sewer Chapters Regarding Rates and Ordinance No. 802 – Amendment to Utility Fee Ordinance Regarding Water and Sewer Rates

4. CONSENT CALENDAR:

February 2009 Departmental Operating Reports

5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR

6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

a. None as of March 19, 2009

8. NEW BUSINESS:

a. Approval of Annual Public Housing Administration Plan and Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program – Gary Ehlers

9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

10. CITIZEN COMMENTS

11. ADJOURN

**This meeting will take place at the John Street Quarters of the Westminster Fire Company, 28 John Street. Free parking is available.

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20090323 Westminster Mayor and Council Meeting agenda for March 23, 2009
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