Town Commissioners Minutes — 2006-03-27
Minutes March 27, 2006 · 1 page(s)
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A special Town Commissioners meeting on March 27, 2026 convened to review current and projected water and sewer (W/S) revenues, expenses, and rate implications. Town Engineer Bob Rauch reported current annual W/S revenue of $272,684 (using 2024 rates) and estimated $326,108 annual revenue if Wheatlands Phase I (50 units) is added; annual W/S debt was listed at $347,499, meaning a 44% rate increase would be needed to close the deficit without Wheatlands revenue and a 29% increase with it. Rauch presented a 2026 budget scenario (assuming 10% higher expenses) with estimated expenses of $959,919; under that budget estimated revenue would be $703,164 with Wheatlands Phase I (requiring a 37% rate increase) and $649,740 without it (requiring a 48% increase). Rauch said he will analyze 497 EDUs at the current rate structure, prepare a final proposal by the following Monday, and research plant operating insurance as a potential way to reduce maintenance costs; he also stated the current plant can handle expected buildout capacity. Commissioners and Rauch scheduled a closed/special meeting for Monday, March 30 to discuss the findings; the March 27 meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. by a 2–0 vote.
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QUEENSTOWTI COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MBETING March 27,2026 PRESENT: President A[ Hardee, Commissioner Jim Watzin, Town Manager Amy Moore, Town Clerk Aaron Horney, Town Engineer Bob Rauch, Town Assistant Attorney Jen Dindinger SPECIAL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 2:OOPM The purpose of the special meeting was to meet with the Town Engineer to discuss and gather information to study current and future water and sewer rates. Wheatlands Developer Barry Waterman was also present at the meeting. Rauch presented the following information to the Commissioners: o Using W/S rates as of 2024,total estimated current W/S annual revenue is$272,684. o Estimated annual WS revenue with Wheatlands Phase I (50 units) in place is $326,108. . Annual W/S debt is $347 ,499. 44% increase in rates required to close deficit without Wheatlands revenue factored in. 29% increase required with Wheatlands revenue factored in. . WS 2026 Budget - Assuming l0% increase in budgeted expenses, estimated expenses at $959,919. Expenses expected to be same with or without Wheatlands Phase 1. o Budget with Wheatlands Phase 1 - estimated revenue at $703,164. Would require 37% increase in rates to gap shortfall. . Budget without Wheatlands Phase I - estimated revenue at $649,740. Would require 48% increase in rates to gap shortfall. Rauch will look into 497 EDUs at the current rate structure and will propose and recommend any changes needed with final proposal ready by this Monday. Believes Phase 1 (50 units) only helps the WS funding deficiency situation. At buildout, towns operating expenses will increase, but should be balanced off by the additional revenues from Wheatlands. Believes culrent plant can handle the capacity expected at buildout. Also discussed plant operating insurance as a possible option to reduce maintenance expenses of the plant. Only recently became aware of this option and will research more into it to discuss with Commissioners at alater date. Commissioners and Rauch agree to schedule a meeting for Monday, March 30 to hold a closed/special meeting to discuss findings/proposal. There being no funher business, Watzin motion to adjourn the special meeting at 3:20pm. Hardee I second. VOTE: 2 ave - 0 nav. tted, Horney Town Clerk