Frustrated Customers Packed A Local Utility District Meeting To Protest Rising Water Rates And Service Issues. Residents Confronted The Siam Utility District Board About A Rate Hike That Increased The Minimum Water Service To 65 Dollars At The Beginning Of June. Customers Also Complained About Frequent Water Breaks And Problems With Meter Readings. Board Member Jeff Blanton Told Newschannel 11, He Acknowledges The Long Term Problems…….

A New Board Member Was Nominated Last Night And The Board Is Also Seeking To Hire A New Office Manager.