Town to work with customers who have past due bills
Monday night, the Jay council discussed how to address the almost $6,000 past due water, gas and sewer accounts, although no changes were or decisions were made on how to handle them.
With the recent installation of new meters and the rate increases, customers have received higher bills. Several residents and business owners have complained at recent council meetings that the increase creates hardships for them or their organizations. Several non-profit businesses and churches have requested an adjustment as a result.
“Whatever the past due amount is we split into six equal payments,” said Ope...