Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scotland County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in water utilities
Landfill Enterprise Operation
The county is exploring whether to run its landfill as an enterprise operation. That could change how landfill services are paid for — and potentially what residents and businesses pay in fees.
Laurel Hill fire hydrant water pressure
The last hydrants on a water line lose pressure quickly — an engineer and contractor are being engaged to diagnose it.
North Turnpike water line problems
68% of eligible parcels on the road have made at least a partial $100 deposit for the water line, and a contractor has been selected pending contract signing.
Water rate increase tied to Laurinburg
The county signed on to a shorter five-year water agreement that puts DEQ-required water testing in the county's hands rather than the city's; rates are renegotiated separately each year.
Water District budgets now self-sustaining
Water District One ($854,782) and Two ($1,251,934) are proposed as balanced without transfers from the general fund, thanks to a roughly 10% water rate increase. Fund balances stand at $2.4 million and $2.7 million respectively.