There were no objections raised during a public hearing last week on a proposed increase in Warrenton’s sewer rates.The hearing was held Tuesday, June 7.City officials presented a proposed sewer rate schedule that would increase residents’ fees by 26 cents — from $6.25 to $6.51 — for the first 1,000 gallons of water used. The proposal also would increase the charge for every additional 1,000 gallons by 16 cents, from $4.04 to $4.20.Warrenton Economic Director Terri Thorn said the rate increases are part of repaying bonds issued related to a $15 million system update, passed in April of 2015.“Each year there will be an increase based upon the 20-year projections that were completed at the time the sewer bonds were issued,” she said.Those living in the Warrenton area, but outside the city limits, will see an increase of 80 cents, from $19.90 for the first 1,000 gallons of water to $20.70, and 34 cents for each additional 1,000 gallons. Truesdale residents would see a 41-cent increase, from $10.23 for the first 1,000 gallons to $10.64, and a 14-cent increase for the next 1,000 gallons, from $3.54 to $3.68. Those living in the Truesdale area, but outside city limits, would see an 82-cent increase, from $20.45 to $21.27, and a 28-cent increase after the next 1,000, from $7.07 to $7.35.Unmetered Warrenton residents will see an 84-cent increase, from $20.94 to $21.78 and unmetered Truesdale residents will see a $1.06 increase, from $26.59 to $27.65.Warrenton industrial and commercial will increase 43 cents, from $10.70 to $11.13 for the first 1,000, and a 17-cent increase for the next 1,000, from $4.29 to $4.46. Businesses outside of Warrenton city limits, but still in the Warrenton area, will see an increase of 84 cents for the first 1,000, from $20.94 to $21.78, and a 34-cent increase for the next 1,000, from $8.53 to $8.87.Truesdale businesses will see a 44-cent increase, from $10.87 to $11.31, and a 15-cent increase for the next 1,000, from $3.66 to $3.81. Truesdale businesses outside the city limits, but still in the Truesdale area, will see an 87-cent increase, from $21.73 to $22.60, and a 29-cent increase for the next 1,000, from $7.29 to $7.58.The board will likely put the rate increase up for vote during its June 21 meeting at 7 p.m.The board also:

• Approved liquor licenses for The Hideout and the Warrenton Elks Lodge 2662.
• Approved road closures for the June 26 Warren County Fair Parade and the Sept. 24 Fall Festival.
• Approved sending the Missouri Department of Transportation a letter endorsing the Village of Pendleton’s annexation of a portion of Highway B.