Let's face it folks. You read the above headline, you breathed a sigh of relief and moved on.
Well, for those curious souls who want a little more detail, I have a little more detail.
First, don't forget that the average Pottstown water bill went up 14 percent in July. (There is a link to that story below).
Second, both budgets are preliminary, according to Finance Director Janice Lee.
She said borough council must ultimately approve both and the sewer budget vote is nothing more than a recommendation.
"We don't even have the health insurance numbers yet," she said.
Nevertheless, here's where things stand.
The total 2018 water fund budget totals $6,884,272 as of Tuesday night.
The 2018 sewer fund budget totals $11,606,843 as of Tuesday night.
Keep in mind, that includes several funds, such as street pipes, capital projects and more.
But unless there is a major change due to numbers not yet finalized, or council makes a big change (yeah, right!) what you're paying now for water and sewer is what you'll pay in 2018.
There was little else of interest except that utilities administrator Bob Plenderleith, a nice man who helped straighten out the numbers in the finance office, announced he is retiring in January.
He is very popular with the townships, which have grown fond of his accuracy, and I always found him extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Best of luck to you Bob.
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