Sanitary Rate Increases, Master Fees, and School Budgets

The Marin County Board of Supervisors meet at 9 a.m. in the Supervisors Chambers at the Civic Center. Among a number of items on the agenda, is a hearing on a possible rate increase for Marin Sanitary Service customers in unincorporated Marin -- including Ross Valley.

The map at right shows the different service areas, with Ross Valley South (Sleepy Hollow) and Ross Valley North (Kentfield, Greenbrae) labeled. The different areas are considered differently by the independent rate reviewers Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson, who also did the rate studies for San Anselmo and Fairfax. San Anselmo is also considering a rate increase tonight.

The full rate review can be seen at right as well, which in conclusion proposes a 4.84% increase.

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The town of San Anselmo will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at town hall. On the agenda:

• San Anselmo will also consider a 4.84% increase for Marin Sanitary.
• Appointing members to the Open Space Committee.
• Receive report on utilizing pension obligation bonds to refinance CalPERS employer-side fund and accept the actuarial analysis of retiree medical benefits.
• Approve Master Fee schedule.

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The will also meet at 7 p.m. at the school district office on Shaw Drive.

There will be a closed session on existing litigation at 6:30 p.m. After that:

• A discussion of communication and community outreach.
• Student Council report from
• State budget update and preliminary district budget.
• Approve minutes and Manor Gold Rush Field Trip and updates from the board members and Superintendent.

Do you think the rate increases should be approved? Will you go to any of these meetings?