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McKENZIE (October 10) — During the October meeting of the McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council, the board agreed to have the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts to provide a rates study. The study would provide accurate fees for city services such as turning on the water services and establishing proper late fees. A recommendation on a possible rate increase would be included.
Following training on utilities, the city will no longer require a water deposit. Instead the moneys collected will go as service fees. The deposits on file will remain in effect until collected at the time of water shutoff.
The council was updated on the burned out property on Woodrow Avenue; the condemnation board inspected the property and recommended razing the residence. Council members agreed to move forward with the demolition and place a lien on the property for the accrued cost.
Under department reports, Water Superintendent Billy Wood stated the new residential digital water meters are nearly all installed and crews are moving towards installing the larger commercial meters. The sewer lining rehab has been completed, and the excavation and replacement of collapsed lines will ensue.
Public Workers Director Johnny Mercer said leaf pickup will be scheduled once leaves begin to fall. Currently, his department is servicing vehicles and wrapping up brush pickup. He added the new LED street lights are being installed but was not sure of the exact status as the crews had left for the day before receiving an update.