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Livingston once again delays vote on water fees

Posted by: Maven on May 22, 2009 at 7:38 am

From the Merced Sun-Star:

The Livingston City Council voted not once, but twice, to postpone a vote on water services fees at their twice monthly meeting Tuesday night. The fee — which is also under consideration for wastewater treatment — is a contentious topic which the council has been grappling with for several weeks.

Before the council discussed either of the issues, Assistant City Attorney Melanie Donnelly explained that there would be no public comment since the public hearing on each matter was closed at the May 5 meeting.

Two City Council members wanted more discussion even after Mayor Daniel Varela asked for a motion to continue the vote to the next meeting because councilmember Martha Nateras wasn’t at Tuesday’s meeting.

Councilmember Frank Vierra motioned to continue the vote on the condition the council would have a short discussion, but the motion was closed before any conversation. The council still discussed the matter, prompting a second vote for the same.

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May 22, 2009 · Filed Under San Joaquin Valley

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