GAS — Gas City Council members will take a closer look in the coming months on developing a fireworks policy within city limits.
Prior to this year, the city had no such ordinances, City Clerk Rhonda Hill told the Register.
And when the city adopted a series of ordinances earlier this year — a routine matter — they did so, not knowing there were sections regulating fireworks usage.
“It wasn’t a big deal,” Hill said. “It’s just something that needs cleaned up.”
Council members tabled an onging discussion about a requested water rate increase from Iola, which supplies water to Gas.
At issue is the contract between Iola and Gas, which limits the number of times Iola can raise the price of water it sells.
Iola has increased rates six times since 2001, the threshold set by the 30-year contract.
However, Iola wants to raise rates again, prompting its efforts to renegotiate the pact.
