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Pending Legislation

February 3, 2012Legislation, Newsrrepp

The Indiana legislature is considering two bills which impact the operation of regional sewer districts: House Bill 1117 andHouse Bill 1225.

The above links lead to the text of the bills. Here are links to a summary: HB1117 HB1125

The Indiana Regional Sewer District ASsociation has analyzed these bills and provided comments available here: HB 1117 HB 1225

Primary impacts of this legislation are as follows:

HB 1117

Allows people with a functioning “sewage disposal system” to be exempt from connecting to a sewer system. Failure to require connection will increase the costs for all those connected and increase rates for all while having deleterious impacts on public health. Also note that a “sewage disposal system” could include a cesspool or an outhouse.

HB 1225:

1. Allows people with functioning septic systems to opt out of connecting to a sewer system. This would increase the rate all must pay by reducing the number of connections to the system.

2. Prevents charging for lots during construction. We have not been faced with this but when a system must be expanded to accommodate new developments, the initial charges for lots under development are used to make the initial bond payments.

3. Eliminates the ability for districts to file liens on property to collect bills. With no other method of enforcement to collect past due bills, we will be forced to disconnect people from the sewer system, a costly and lengthy process. This is very expensive for the ratepayer and may result in their property being condemned by the health department.

HB 1225

2012 Legislation

January 11, 2012Legislation, Newsrrepp

WTRSD is a member of the Indiana Regional Sewer District Association, a group which provides us with many valuable services. They have prepared a list of legislation introduced in the 2012 session that impacts the operation of regional sewer districts.

A copy of the report is provided for your information: 2012 Bills of Interest

Resolutions – 2010

November 15, 2011Resolutionsrrepp

BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT

RESOLUTION 2010-4

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING OFFICES

AND SETTING TERM LIMITS FOR OFFICERS

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

WHEREAS, there are currently two offices for the Washington Township Regional Sewer District (the “District”), namely: President and Secretary-Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, there are times when it is necessary to have the signatures of two officers on legal documents; and

WHEREAS, the possibility exists that both officers would not be available at the same time to sign necessary documents due to illness, vacation, scheduling conflicts, or other reasons; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the District to create three offices, namely: President, Secretary and Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, there are currently no limits on the number of consecutive terms an officer can serve in office and it is in the best interests of the District to impose such limits;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the District as follows:

There shall hereafter be three offices of the District, namely: President, Secretary and Treasurer, and any article, bylaw, policy or practice to the contrary is hereby repealed and amended accordingly.

An Officer’s term shall be three years or until a successor is selected and takes office. Notwithstanding the goal of limiting officer terms to three years, an Officer’s term begins: (1) after the individual consents to being selected; and (2) immediately after being elected, designated or appointed. An Officer’s term ends after: (1) a successor Officer consents to being elected, designated or approved as an Officer; and (2) immediately after a successor Officer’s election, designation or appointment.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This resolution is effective January 1, 2011.

RESOLVED this 8^th day of November, 2010.

Ordinance (Bylaws)

November 2, 2011Newsbylaws, rate ordinancerrepp

The ordinance establishing bylaws for the operation of the District as posted here were not the final version, which had been misplaced over the years. they have now been located and the final, official original ordinance has been posted. This document has not been updated with changes as adopted by the Board over the years and should not be considered current.