MUC approves regulations, specs on new systems

Local News

June 10, 2008

Sylvia McGinnis, News Reporter

Monticello — The Monticello Utility Commission will soon have regulations and

specifications for new water systems, following action taken by the board

during their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, June 5.

According to Gene Jones, manager for the MUC, the regulations and

specifications detail everything developers would need to do when putting in

new water systems.

He added that the MUC would have the initial cost of compiling the

regulations and specifications but would be able to recover some of that

money by selling the sets to developers. He noted that these regulations and

specifications will actually cut down on MUC costs and all developers would

be treated equally.

Bell Engineering will be responsible for compiling the regulations and

specifications. Following discussion of the matter the board approved the

regulations and specifications.

In other news, the board heard an update on the Bronston water rate

increase. Jonathan Edwards, MUC attorney, noted that after the board

approved the water rate increase last month he had received verbal

confirmation from Bronston.

Edwards added that he has prepared all the necessary paperwork and and

sent it to the Public Service Commission. He noted that June 26 is the

projected start date for the new rates.

In other action, the board:

€ approved hiring a garbage truck employee. Jones noted that he plans to

hire an individual for this position out of applications he already has on

file.

€ heard departmental reports for the month of May from: Glen Ramsey, who

gave a water plant report; Donnie Lester, who reported on the waste water

plant; Rick Massengale, who gave the financial report; and Gene Jones

reported on the distribution line.