St. Ignatius Council reveals plan to raise water, sewer rates
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ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Town Council presented a plan to increase water and sewer rates during their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Town hall had plenty of citizens present to hear about the increased rates.
Council President Steve McCollum said: “We have a plan to increase the rate by three percent over the next three years and will revisit each year to make sure our rates are keeping up with inflation.”
Council members explained that the rate increase will include a savings plan for future repairs. It was noted that the funds for water and sewer are separate funds and one can’t be used for the other. The town also has a separate water tower fund and this new rate change doesn’t affect any monies already saved for water tower repairs.
St. Ignatius Middle School students in seventh grade presented a plan to the council about their garden project. Their goal is to bring a renewable and clean food supply to town’s citizens with raised garden beds at various locations around the community.
Mayor Daren Incashola asked the students: “Have you asked any of the local business to donate pallets or other necessary (items)?” Teacher Michelle Toler said: “We haven’t asked any businesses, but we wanted to get the approval of the council, so we have that when moving forward.”
The town council approved of the garden project. The council also heard from Mayor Incashola that one of the police department’s vehicles is currently out of use pending $4,000 in repairs.
Public Works Director Scott Morton said the fire house roof still needs repairs and that he continues to look for someone qualified to do the work.
The next St. Ignatius Town Council meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
