Marion Water and Sewer Regulations Review Committee — April 9, 2026

The Marion Water and Sewer Regulations Review Committee met on April 9, 2026, to establish a schedule for finalizing the town's draft water regulations and to debate delinquent billing enforcement. The committee confirmed that a full draft of the updated regulations, along with an executive summary, would be distributed on April 10. The working schedule targets a committee review meeting on April 16, finalization on April 23, a public informational session on April 30 at 6:00 PM at the Marion Music Hall, and a presentation to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners on May 5.

Members discussed the draft policy for overdue bills, tax liens, and service terminations. The committee emphasized the distinction between Marion residents, who can have delinquent charges placed as liens on property tax bills, and Rochester users connected to the system, where liens cannot be applied directly. Members also discussed non-compliant customers refusing meter upgrades, noting that outreach has reduced non-responsive accounts to just a few cases. The committee agreed to keep lien and termination language straightforward, allowing the Treasurer/Collector discretion to arrange payment plans and reserving appeals for the Water and Sewer Commissioners.

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