A. Rates Regulated; Changes: The Town Council shall regulate and change the rates by resolution as it becomes necessary to meet the obligations of the Town and the Sewer Department for the Town sewer system.
B. Minimum Charge: The minimum monthly charge, as provided by resolution of the Town Council, shall be made for each sanitary sewer connection regardless of location.
C. Trailer Courts, Campgrounds: For service to trailer courts, campgrounds, auto courts or multiple-unit dwellings, the minimum monthly charge shall be established by resolution of the Town Council. The monthly bill will be based on each occupied trailer.
D. Sewer Bills:
1. Due Date: All fees for sewer service will be included on the water bill and are payable by the twentieth day of the month next following the month of consumption, at the Town Hall, and no demand for the payment of the same need be made by the Water Department, but each consumer shall be responsible for the payment thereof, at the proper place and time. In case any prescribed payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the effective date of payment, as set forth above, shall be deemed to be the day following such Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. (1986 Code § 15-2-3)
2. Nonpayment: If a monthly bill is still unpaid one month after the month of consumption, the water meter may be disconnected and the customer's account may be closed by deducting from the customer's deposit the total amount of the bill, up to the time the meter is disconnected. Balance of deposit, if any, remains to customer's credit. (1986 Code § 15-2-3; 1997 Code)
3. Termination Of Service; Hearing: Prior to terminating service for nonpayment of amounts due, the Town will give written notice to the consumer and provide an opportunity for a hearing for such consumer with a Town officer, as designated by the Town Council.
4. Reconnection: Reconnection charge, payable in addition to a new deposit, shall be set by resolution of the Town Council.
5. Services To Town; Public Buildings: All services furnished the Town or any public buildings shall be charged to the appropriate department, and the Sewer Department shall account for all services, whether to the Town or any person or corporation. (1986 Code § 15-2-3)