Utilities Committee revises water, sewer rate recommendations
By Erik Martin - DarkeCountyMedia.com
Greenville’s Utilities Committee met Thursday to revise its recommendations on water and sewer rate increases. The committee will recommend smaller increases than originally planned, but stretched out further in time.
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GREENVILLE Greenville City Council’s Utilities Committee on Thursday revisited the city’s plans to increase rates on water and sewer for city residents.
By unanimous consent, all three committee members approved a recommendation to council for a decrease in the planned rate hikes.
A previous measure, which would have increased water rates by 50 percent in May 2021, and 18 percent in November 2021, as well as hikes of 25 and 10 percent for sewer rates, respectively, was voted down 6-0 during council’s March 16 meeting.
Council defeats rate increase measure
By Erik Martin - DarkeCountyMedia.com
Greenville City Council Members voted “No” on a water and sewer rate hike for city residents at its Tuesday night meeting. The measure, however, will be reexamined by the city’s Utility Committee for potential future consideration.
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GREENVILLE An ordinance to increase water and sewer rates was unanimously defeated during Greenville City Council’s Tuesday night meeting.
Council voted 6-0 against the measure. The proposal, as it stood, would have water rates increase 50 percent effective May 1, 2021, and an additional 18 percent Nov. 1, 2021. Sewer rates would increase 25 percent May 1, and 10 percent more on Nov. 1. The legislation would also have the city switch to monthly utilities billing, effective May 1.
City hears from public regarding water, sewer increases
By Erik Martin - Darke County Media
Greenville City Council heard concerns from the public regarding legislation to increase water and sewer rates in Greenville. Council will consider the measure again Mar. 2.
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GREENVILLE During its Tuesday night meeting, Greenville City Council heard from the public regarding the city’s proposed increase on water and sewer rates for infrastructure improvements.
The measure calls for water rates to increase 50 percent effective May 1, 2021, and an additional 18 percent Nov. 1, 2021. Sewer rates will increase 25 percent May 1, and 10 percent more on Nov. 1. The legislation will also have the city switch to monthly utilities billing, effective May 1.
Roberts to be new Greenville Police Chief
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GREENVILLE The City of Greenville has announced it will be hiring a new police chief.
Current Greenville Police Lt. Eric Roberts will be replacing Police Chief Steve Strick, effective Jan. 6, 2021. Strick’s official retirement date will be Jan. 5, 2021.
Strick was sworn in as police chief Aug. 31, 2017, replacing former Chief Dennis Butts. In all, Strick has spent nearly three of his 25-plus years of service with the department as chief in Greenville.
In a statement, the city offered its most sincere thanks to Strick, and wished him well in retirement.
The department said it looks forward to continuing its work under Chief Roberts, and reaffirmed its committment to serving the greater Greenville community. The department aims to provide the best possible service as they move forward under new direction.