Wednesday, June 2, 2021
City fails to eliminate redundant notice of utility shut-off
Verona is making changes to its sewer billing system in an effort to streamline the process and prevent residents from taking advantage of payment plans.
The Verona City Council approved an amendment to its sewer billing policy that that allows residents to set up a payment arrangement with the city if they get behind on their bills, no more than twice every 12 months. If a resident fails to pay off a sewer bill as arranged, the resident will not be eligible to set up a future payment arrangement for 12 months. Previously, residents could request a payment arrangement at any time.
City considers new rules for large gatherings
Verona is considering ways to improve its use guidelines for Cannon Park guidelines and various updates have been suggested to the city council.
In addition to allowing use of a nearby lot for parking during special events, the council considered charging park users for electricity used during events, setting up a system for inspecting the park for damages following events, a system for charging a deposit before the city agrees to allow users to host events and what users should have to apply for a park use permit before hosting an event.
The city council kicked off the park discussion in December, when Mayor Joseph Heck asked council members to consider adding a stipulation in the park use agreement that would allow special event organizers to use a field adjacent to the park as a parking lot for event parking as long as weather permitted and the lot would not be damaged.