A fee schedule shall be established by resolution of the Town
Board. The fees set forth in accordance with such fee schedule shall
be charged and collected for water rent rates, tapping fees, damaged
meter fees, cost of meter-pits, service charges, service turn on and
shutoff fees, and other actions described in or contemplated by this
chapter.
Consumers wishing to temporarily discontinue water service or
wishing to reestablish water service shall notify the Town Clerk,
in writing, at least two days in advance, except in event of an emergency.
A. Single-dwelling services. Water rent shall be terminated effective
as of date water is actually shut off and shall be resumed effective
as of date water is turned back on.
B. Multiple-dwelling services. Water rent shall be terminated effective
as of date of actual inspection to insure control valve is turned
off and premises are empty. Water rent shall be resumed as of date
service is resumed. If water service is resumed and/or premises are
occupied without prior written notification to the Town Clerk, water
rent shall be resumed retroactive to date service was discontinued.
C. There shall be a charge as set by the Town Board for each visit for
the purpose of turning water on or off.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions, except in case
of emergency, temporary interruption necessitated by repairs, extensions
or maintenance operations, shortage of water or similar situations,
no service shall be terminated by the district without complying with
the following procedures:
A. Notice of violation and hearing. Upon the determination by the Senior
Water Operator that a violation has occurred pursuant to this chapter
or that a bill for services or other charges has become delinquent,
the Town Clerk shall notify, in writing, the occupant or occupants
of the affected premises as well as the owner thereof either personally
or by certified mail at the last known address of such persons, setting
forth specifically the grounds for termination of service and the
time and place of hearing. Such notice shall be served at least 10
days prior to the date of the hearing and shall contain a warning
that unless such person or persons shall appear and offer proof or
other evidence at such hearing, the service may be terminated without
further notice.
B. Conduct of hearing. At the time and place specified in the notice,
the Town official designated by the Town Board hereafter referred
to as the "hearing officer," shall conduct the hearing and such proof
or evidence that may be presented by the district and the other interested
parties.
C. Determination. At the close of the hearing, the hearing officer may
order the termination of the service or other appropriate action as
he or she may determine.
D. Appeal. Any person aggrieved by the action of the hearing officer
shall have the right to appeal to the Town Board. Such appeal shall
be taken by filing within 14 days after notice of the action complained
of has been mailed to such person's last known address, together
with a written statement setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal.
The Town Board shall set a time and place for the hearing on such
appeal, and notice of such hearing shall be mailed to the applicant
at his or her last known address at least five days prior to the date
set for the hearing. The decision and order of the Town Board shall
be final and conclusive.