Waldorf may be raising water rates

The Waldorf city council meeting took place in the evening of Monday, June 8.

 

Council members were informed nearly $2,000 worth of water bills went unpaid for the month. A $10 water base rate increase is being considered. A $10 sewer base rate increase is being considered. A $25 sewer service fee is being considered for a total $45 increase to be effective August 1, 2026. A public hearing will be held regarding this issue at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 29.

 

Marcus McDonough, Waldorf fire chief, told council members the last three carbon dioxide detectors have been installed; they had 48 in total which have been installed townwide to any resident who applied for it, gifted to Waldorf from the state fire marshal’s office. He also wanted clarification on the liability for the Waldorf Days children’s fire hose fight and whether or not it should still be held during the event, scheduled this year for August 21 to 23.

 

The park committee reported the new play equipment is set to be installed in August. The old set still needs to be removed. Council member Missy Sorbo said she plans to continue her fundraising efforts and that her group has reached “about half of our goal through grants and donations.”

 

As council members discussed whether the city should fly the older or the newer state flag in front of the community center, they decided they want more information about state level expectations; specifically, they wanted to know whether there are any penalties for those cities not flying the new flag.

 

GigFire Internet, formerly LTD Broadcasting, will be moving its broadcasting equipment into Waldorf free of charge, following the vote by the council to approve. According to Mayor Wilkening, “They can be here tomorrow if we let them.” Council members also wanted city residents to know Bevcomm, which has installed buried fiber lines in the area, may also be an option.