Caraway Council set a public meeting to discuss water options, approved end of year bonuses, approved purchase of turnout gear for firefighters, and approved the sell back of unused vacation days for police officers at the regular Nov. 8 meeting.
Mayor Barry Riley and the council discussed the city's options for water issues.
Councilman Mitchell Tipton suggested a public meeting to let people know the water options, either borrowing money and having the rates raised or passing a sales tax to fund the project.
The city of Caraway is presently purchasing water from Buffalo Island Rural Water. The cost of the water will increase from $2 to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons.
Caraway needs a new well.
Mayor Riley suggested talking to citizens about going with a two cent sales tax, one going for the water and one set aside.