KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S

PUBLIC HEARING - 2/17/2004

Septage and Holding Tanks Disposal Rates Water and Sewer Allocation Fees


A Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, County Government Center, to solicit comments on potential rate increases for the following:

Septage and Holding Tank Disposal Rates:

- The proposed increase for septage is $.01 per gallon - from $.06 to $.07

- The proposed increase for holding tanks is $.01 per gallon - from $.01 to $.02


To Increase and Standardize Water and Sewer Allocation Fees Throughout All Districts:

- The proposed increase for Water and Sewer Allocation Fees is for an amount of up to $820.00 above the current rate of $2,240.00.

- The new allocation fees throughout all districts is proposed to be $3,060.00 for sewer and $3,060.00 for water.


County Commissioners William W. Pickrum, Roy W. Crow, and Scott D. Livie were in attendance as well as Susanne Hayman, County Attorney, T. Edward Robinson, County Administrator, Wayne Morris, Director, Department of Water and Wastewater Services, and approximately three interested persons, one of whom was a representative of the media.

Notice of the Public Hearing was read into the record by Ms. Hayman.

Commissioner Pickrum inquired as to whether or not anyone wished to testify pertaining to the proposed rate increases. Ms. Hayman indicated that she and Mr. Morris will have a resolution prepared for the Board's signature at their next meeting.

This hearing was taped for reference and adjourned at 10:05 a.m.


THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND


Janice F. Fletcher
Executive Assistant


Approved: William W. Pickrum, President