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Show Sewerinputneeded, too Utility rate hike spurs public meeting forcity While residents in the county had the opportunity to air their feelings against the garbage special service during the past week, residents of Cedar City will get a similar opportunity to discuss the recent rise in city utility bills. City officials said, "It is apparent the city council will need to meet with individuals in-dividuals and organized groups to justify the present user fee structure or to make adjustments where inequities exist on an individual or general classification basis." The meeting has been set for Thursday, March 3, at 6 p.m. People who feel adjustments are needed are advised to attend the initial meeting, city officials said, as attendance at that meeting will determine whether problems justify additional hearings. The initial change from quarterly to monthly billing, along with an increase in fees, took place in January. The city also announced a "sewer special improvement pre hearing" to be held Thursday. February 24, at 7:00 p.m. The city council said it was anxious to get citizens reaction to the intitial proposal before Ihe legal mechanics are set in motion to establish the district. "If there is not sufficient support, the program may be tempor arily shelved," the council said. The sewer improvement involves only those residents living south of 200 North and West of Interstate 15. The council also authorized the appointment ap-pointment of an initial citizens committee to consi ler the electric utility problems in Cedar City. The action is due, in part, to a recent citizen's letter to the council urging such a utility committee. A local citizen will be appointed as chairman and a member of the city council will sit on the committee as a member. Mayor Kerry Jones is now accepting nominations of people who would be willing to serve on the committee. The mayor also stressed that a balance of views on the committee is desirable and the committee is hoped to be staffed by people of all philosophies. When nominatioas are made, he said, make it clear on which side of the municipal power issue a person stands, or if neutral, so state. Nominations are to be mailed to "Electric Committee-Mayor's Office, P.O. Box 2)9, Cedar City." The mayor also suggested that persons not be nominated unless they have been contacted about their willingness to serve. Iron County Commission Chairman Grant Seaman also met with the city council to discuss the ambulance situation in the county at present. He noted that Deseret Ambulance plans to go out of business in Iron County as of February 28, unless the county provides a subsidy. The county is obligated to provide ambulance service and Seaman indicated he would work closely with Cedar City should a lax supported service become the on'y sHruon. A zo-ic change from R 2 to R-3 on the 300 Wert be ween 300 and 400 South was granted in Thursday's council meeting ; t |
