Altamont Council Still Discussing Water Rates

Altamont city council members Monday continued their discussion as to whether to raise water rates, but reached no decision.

The Council decided to explore cost-saving options before deciding on raising rates. 

Council members voted to hire Curry and Associates of Nashville to do the engineering work on a water main replacement at North 500th Street and East 900th Avenue. Crews are attempting to determine whether water there is the result of a water main break or whether there is an underground spring there.

The Council also purchased real estate for utility purposes from Russell and Jennifer Neu so in-ground electrical lines can be installed at their new residence, and approved park fence replacement down the baselines on Diamonds B and C at Gilbert Park for $24,270. Some previously donated fence will be used for part of the project to lower the cost.