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t ty o Bu a o Newsletter Mayor s Asked Customers Get Billing Change by Merton Auger The winter season has given notice that it is not only When the City has asked residents what changes they going to be cold, but for a change from the past few would like the city to make, one item that is commonly winters,we are going to have lots of snow. For the City mentioned is a more equal payment plan for utility bills. of Buffalo,as well as its citizens,it makes life a bit more As you know,the quarterly charge for water and waste- difficult. So, some reminders and thoughts regarding water can be substantial. This charge is actually three operating in winter may be in order. month's worth of usage. Because people wanted more Like any time of the year,the first reminder is to respect equal payments,the City is changing its billing for water other people's property. I am sure that you would not and wastewater to monthly rather than quarterly. drive your recreational vehicles on someone's law in the Instead of getting a bill for water every three months, summer. The same applies to snowmobiles in the win- you will now get a monthly bill based upon actual • ter. Tell yourself,your kids,and your friends there is no usage for that month.This is especially good in the snowmobiling on people's yards. As your governing body, summer months when usage is highest.You can then we will be pressured to end the use of snowmobiles in decide how much water you want to buy for watering the city,so everyone's cooperation is appreciated to end lawns, etc. This will also allow you to catch any leaks this nonsense of driving wherever you please because you have in your system faster.The monthly minimum you can appear to be anonymous. charge will remain the same,only divided by three to A second reminder is about all the snow. Our street reflect the monthly billing schedule. Monthly billing for department continues to do an excellent job of getting water will begin in February. out early and often to plow and sand. But the snow piles You will also get your wastewater bill on a monthly will keep getting higher and the intersections are often basis, instead of paying every three months.This will going to be slippery. So like you have heard before, begin on the March billing. It must be stressed that drive more slowly and carefully. The most consistent the wastewater bill will still be based upon your complaint we hear as your city council is too much speed December through March water usage,to discount any on city streets. With winter conditions, I assure you use in the summer.Your wastewater bill will just be that a little less speed will take less time than a crash. cont. on page 6 The census results will soon be in. In the meantime,we believe that the population of Buffalo is over 10,000. With Inside This Issue growth like we have seen over the past few years we all need to work harder at keeping our community livable. *Meet the Council Members, Pages 2 &3 Each of us, by paying attention to these two reminders will help our collective livability. Thank you all. *2001 Fiscal Budget, Pages 4 &5 * Winter Activities, Pages 6&7 rpri �; Q r FP * r h • *Residents Respond&Trivia Page 9 * Council &Service Directory, Page 10