Council discusses sewer rates

The Rainier City Council met for its regular monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 4. Mayor Jerry Cole awarded appreciation plaques to the Rainier Police Department, Public Works Department, and to the City of Rainier for all of the hard work everyone put into making Rainier Days a successful event. During public comment, Rainier citizen Margaret Cemulini asked how the City Council was running and wanted to let them know that she would be attending meetings more regularly and would be available if they needed anything. Cemulini also asked about how things are going with the DEQ and whether they are still in compliance. She also inquired about the debt related to the USG plant. City Administrator Scott Jorgensen provided some information to Cemulini, who left her phone number so he could follow up with more information at a later date.

Council members discussed a resolution to set commercial sewer rates for Rightline, which is located just outside Rainier's city limits. The resolution passed unanimously. Two more resolutions were passed, which set water and sewer rates for U.S. Gypsum.

City Hall has a room that has been requested for public use, and council members will continue to brainstorm guidelines for its use as a community room. A policy must be in place before it can be utilized. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. at City Hall (106 W. B St.). Those unable to attend in person can tune in from home by visiting kltv.org.