Town Council Discusses Water Meter Installation Program
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- recommended — Water Meter Installation Program - Phase 2: Council directed staff to purchase the remaining residential water meters and cellular wall units from Neptune Technology Group at an estimated cost of up to no greater than $500,000. They also directed staff to develop and implement a homeowner-led installation program, including an installation incentive or utility bill rebate, to maximize grant eligibility and recover available grant funding. [7]
- received and filed — 2025 Annual Report: The council received and filed the 2025 Annual Report, which was prepared under Section 98 of the Community Charter and included submissions and questions from the public. [4]
What comes next
- The council will continue to monitor the progress of the Water Meter Installation Program and make decisions as necessary to ensure its success.
Who spoke
- James Graham, Director of Finance — To present the 2025 Annual Report and answer questions from the council
- Jared Thomas, Director of Civic Works — To present the Water Meter Installation Program - Phase 2 and answer questions from the council
Stakes & interests
The program aims to improve water conservation and reduce water loss in the community. The council's decisions regarding the program will impact the community's water management and conservation efforts.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
STAFF REPORTS ($500,000.00) — Town council would has considered the annual report prepared under Section 98 of the Community Charter and the submissions and questions from the public. AND THAT Council receives [4][5][6][7]
“THAT Council has considered the annual report prepared under Section 98 of the Community Charter and the submissions and questions from the public. AND THAT Council receives and files the 2025 Annual Report Annual Report Presentation to Council Meeting 2025 Annual Report 6.2 Wate [4][5][6][7]”
The council received and filed the 2025 Annual Report, which was prepared under Section 98 of the Community Charter and included submissions and questions from the public. [4]
“THAT Council has considered the annual report prepared under Section 98 of the Community Charter and the submissions and questions from the public. AND THAT Council receives and files the 2025 Annual Report [4]”
The council directed staff to purchase the remaining residential water meters and cellular wall units from Neptune Technology Group at an estimated cost of up to no greater than $500,000. They also directed staff to develop and implement a homeowner-led installation program, including an installation incentive or utility bill rebate, to maximize grant eligibility and recover available grant funding. [7]
“THAT Council direct staff to purchase the remaining residential water meters and cellular wall units from Neptune Technology Group at an estimated cost of up to no greater than $500,000.00, to be paid through the Water Meter Grant Program. AND THAT Council direct staff to develop and implement a homeowner-led installation program, including an installation incentive or utility bill rebate, to maximize grant eligibility and recover available grant funding. [7]”
Open questions
- The exact cost of the remaining water meters and cellular wall units from Neptune Technology Group is not specified in the meeting minutes.
Sources
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