The Eclectic Town Council approved several policy changes for the Eclectic Water Works but is waiting on a sewage rate increase.

Councilmembers said the last rate increase was just a couple of years ago.

“I’m against a rate increase,” councilmember Stephanie Stepney said. “I would like to see if it is justified.”

The proposed rate increase was for the base rate per 2,500 gallons to increase to $35 from $25 and the per 100 gallons increase from 30 cents to 40 cents.

Water works staff members said they would bring current revenues and costs for the sewage program to allow a more informed decision by the council.

Policy changes approved included the application process, changing the name on accounts and increasing the after-hours reconnection fee to $100. The policy also includes changes

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