Last night’s meeting was short, but two significant actions were taken by Kennett City Council members. First was an ordinance allowing the fire department to charge fees for emergency calls within the city limits. In recent meetings, citizens who were charged for in-town fires complained to the council and asked why the charges, if there were no ordinance to allow it. That was taken care of last night.
You heard City Attorney Terry McVey and Councilmen Steve Panousis and Bill Palmer. The city is looking at reimbursing those who have paid the fees up to now and won’t collect on bills that were sent out that have not been paid by the property owner.
No fees were finalized last night, although the Fire Department Chief Lance Davis recently recommended a minimum of $250 up to a maximum of $1,000.
Hear more about last night’s meeting on the Wednesday Hometown News at 7 am, 8 am, and Noon on The Wolf.