(KLZA)-- The Auburn Board of Public Works received an update on the levels of the water wells from Water / Waste Water Manager Alan Slater when they met December 18.

Four of the wells continue to have five foot or less water, but they are slowly recharging.

BPW General Manager Ray Luhring presented a 2025 rate and fee packet which included changing the labor rate to $65 and changes in the equipment hour rates which were approved by the Board.

Luhring also discussed lots in Auburn with buildings that are not being billed minimum utility rates. The current policy states if water and or wastewater is available, minimums will be billed. The Board tabled the topic until a full quorum is available to decide how to move forward.

Board members also approved a five percent salary increase for department managers for 2025. In lieu of a salary increase for General Manager Luhring, seventeen additional days of vacation were approved for 2025.

Authorization was also given to enter into a three-year agreement with NDEE to waive engineering for projects less than $86 thousand. A $600 fee is assessed on an annual basis.