At the Public Meeting it was stated by the Neptune representative that if one of their employees decides that a new meter cannot be installed because of a plumbing problem, then the homeowner will have to get this problem fixed before Neptune employees will install their meter. I called several plumbers in the area. Labor rates will differ. With 2,200 water customers having the old water meters, these customers could be good candidates for extra expenses involving plumbling. Also along the line of ability to pay, I would like to ask the Law Director a few questions.
Most renters have to pay a deposit.
Money could be taken from this and the landlord would have to pay the rest. At the Public Meeting Miss Blaner asked Mr. Becker if he had model legislation concerning forcing homeowners to let Neptune employees into their homes to install the water meters. We will then work with you to handle these remaining meters. All sides of the issue should be happy. Also, Council would not have to pass legislation to force water customers to have the meters installed.