Roanoke residents to see water rate increase

Huntington County Tab:

Roanoke residents will soon see an increase in their water bills, after the Roanoke Town Council passed a hydrant rental fee ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4.

Most residents will see a $4 increase, but water customers with larger meters will see larger increases based on the size of the meter. Previous estimates expect the town to collect $40,000 annually from the fee.

The ordinance passed 4-0. Council Vice President John Stoeckley was not present. The ordinance will take effect Feb. 1 for the February billing cycle, which residents will receive in March, Clerk/Treasurer JoAnne Kirchner said.....