By Nancy Montgomery
The 2rd work session of the Village of Georgetown Council met on March 3, 2021, in the Gaslight Theater. First on the agenda was Cassandra McCormick, Supervisor of the Utilities Department, who addressed the various options that had been brought forth by some council members to reduce the increase of water rates proposed by the Utilities Committee.
The Village Utilities Department pays approximately $1900 per month for customers’ use of credit cards to pay utility bills and about $170 per month for direct pay out of bank accounts.
McCormick addressed the suggestion of raising only the minimum water rate charge. Raising the minimum 12% would bring in an additional $64,000. Mayor Dale Cahall feels that raising the minimum penalizes those who use less water.