HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-0512 ADJOURNEDMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
May 12, 1987
PUBLIC HEARING:
Electric
Rate
Schedules
Council President Don Laws called the meeting to order
at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council
Chambers. Bennett, Acklin and Arnold were present, Reid
arrived at 7:32 P.M., Mayor Medaris and Elerath were absent.
The public hearing on the proposed electric rate schedules
was opened for comments from the audience. Robert Gruber,
635 Wrights Creek Dr, explained his background with electric
rate schedules, and said he felt the City should not raise
rates in June when BPA's rate increase will not go into
effect until October. Gruber noted the City will receive
$60,000 over the BPA increase in 1987-88, but will have
deficit in 1988-89. A1 Willstatter, 128 Central, said
PP&L's rates should have no bearing on our rates, and agreed
with Gruber that rates should not be raised until BPA raises
go into effect.
City Administrator Almquist explained that $64,000 of the
additional funds from the increases would be used to change
out PCB-contaminated transformers.
Councilor Reid noted that heating season starts in October
and electric customers would have to pay larger bills if the
increase is not spread out. Councilor Acklin said she felt
customers get a good return of services for their money and
was prepared to vote for the increase. Councilor Laws said
its more efficient to make rate increases now than to wait
until October and adjust them again on July 1 for the next
budget year.
Acklin moved to adopt the rate schedules effective with
meter readings on or after June 1, 1987; Arnold seconded the
motion. On question from Laws, Almquist said the record of
deviation has been within 1% of BPA's increase. The vote
was taken, on roll call vote all AYES. (Ref. RES0. 87-18)
Reid asked what the policy is for charging minimum water and
sewer rates. Acklin asked that an explanation be included
in the next agenda packet, and item would be placed on a
later agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 P.M.
Karen Huckins
Jctin~ City Recorder
Acting Mayor
5-12-87 P. 1