Summary
First fee update since 1986: sewer application and inspection fees would rise to cover actual inspection costs, with new fees for funeral homes, car washes, and similar businesses.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher sewer connection and inspection fees for homeowners and businesses; scavenger license fee rises from $250.
Town taxpayers generally, as fees better cover the actual cost of inspections.
Homeowners and businesses applying for sewer connections and commercial generators pay more.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Board Work Session - Jul 2, 2026
Resolution 16 would pass the 2.98% credit card processing fee on to customers instead of the town eating roughly $35,000 a year in card fees on scavenger waste bills.
Town Board Work Session - Jan 29, 2026
First fee update since 1986: sewer application and inspection fees would rise to cover actual inspection costs, with new fees for funeral homes, car washes, and similar businesses.
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