With the city council split, Florence’s discussion on 2019’s water and sewer rates Monday came down to the decision of mayor Bob Gayle.
He voted to keep water rates as they are, but he also expressed concern that the city’s water and sewer expenses will increase in the next few years due to aging equipment.
“I know the other side of this thing,” he said. “We have some pretty severe expenses coming up.”
Councilman Matt Williams was not heavily opposed to the decision, but he wanted to keep the door open to review the matter later in the year.
“Honestly, I’m not in favor or against it,” Williams said. “I think we need to take another look at it down the road.”
(Read more: PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin)