TRINITY — A resident of the Deer Run subdivision accused the Trinity City Council of being uncaring while the two entities attempt to settle a dispute over water service.
The resident, who did not give his name, asked the council when the water would be turned back on at the Thursday meeting.
The city of Trinity provided water to the subdivision, which in turn disbursed it to the individual residences. However, because of litigation between the subdivision owners, the bill had not been paid and ended up being more than $15,000 in arrears.
The city shut off water but then provided water service for 4 hours per day — 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening — but that grace period is due to end July 6.
Council Member Bubba Smith told the resident that it wasn’t the city causing the problem, but the subdivision owners; Council Member Scott Womack said they owe the city $15,000 and that the residents, about 50 of them, are caught in the middle of the problem.
Mayor Billy Goodin said that while the city can negotiate on late charges, they cannot ignore the principal amount.
In a related report, Public Works Director Steven Alexander said that construction was nearly complete on a new water storage tank for the city.
In other business, the council:
