Councilmember (Ward 4)· 2025-04-01 - 2027-05-01 (month-level start: April 2025 per member page 'Council Member since April 2025'; month-level end: May 2027 per page 'Term Expires: May 2027')
Mike Rankin
Mineral Wells
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Top issues during term (8)(Water Utilities)
Hilltop Water Treatment Plant design work
Up to $400,000 for engineering planning services.
Willow Creek wastewater treatment plant blower replacement
Up to $77,165.02 for the equipment and contract.
Millsap wholesale water agreement
Take-or-pay minimums escalate 10% annually for roughly eight and a half years, giving the city predictable water revenue.
Sewer rate increase, no water rate increase
Typical utility bill rises $2.58 a month from the sewer increase; water rates unchanged.
Sewer rate increase of 6.31%
The minimum monthly sewer bill rises about 99 cents, to $16.76, with volumetric charges up 53 cents per 1,000 gallons.
Texas Water Development Board Grant and Master Water Plan
Brings state grant funding to the Master Water Plan; specific amounts were not stated in the minutes.
Airport Airfield Drainage Improvements
No cost figure was given at the meeting; TxDOT Aviation coordination suggests potential state funding participation.
Water and Sewer Rates
Average residential utility bill goes from $162.50 to $165.08 per month (+$2.58).
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Water Utilities)
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