The Grant City Council Wednesday discussed increasing utility rates. Gas Superintendent Carl Staton presented the council with a proposed rate change for 2025. He proposed the base rate for gas increase by 60 cents to a minimum of $12 and increase 20 cents to the ladder, putting the rate at $3.85 per additional cubic foot of gas. The $3.85 pays for wages, repairs, and the cost of fuel. The council agreed to wait until the weather warms up so customers can see it on their May bill. Water and wastewater increases were tabled to see if Nodaway County increases its rates.
The council discussed property lines for the City Barn. The mapping the city uses for properties is incorrect. The map will be changed to reflect the correct property lines. City Administrator Lizzie Jeanes has gotten deeds to the rest of the city properties.
The city did not get the demolition grant for two buildings on the Square. The DNR will have to do Phase I and II on the Dogman Building, because the current ones are too old. The DNR is going forward with Phase II for the Masonic Lodge so that when funding is approved, there will be no holdup. Jeanes met with Attorney Taryn Henry about moving forward with taking down dilapidated houses that property owners have refused to clean up. The next step will be a public hearing; after the hearing, the city can go in and take down the buildings and put a lien on the property.
Water Superintendent Ryan Fletchall reported that water samples have been good. The city crews have had to deal with frozen meters during subzero weather Tuesday and Wednesday. Fletchall attended a training class in Albany that will keep his certification current.
The water plant is overflowing the water tower. The city will look into getting a paddle meter to keep track of the gallons of water the city is being charged that is overflowing.
Tyson Troutwine reported that the city needs to cut brush to locate the main water line that feeds the city. The brush is overgrown, and if there would happen to be a break, the city wouldn’t be able to get equipment to it.
There were seven water customers shut off for nonpayment.
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