Council backs away from delinquent bill ordinance

SAVANNAH, MO — Uproar over an ordinance making landlords responsible for delinquent utility bills prompted a crowd to fill the council meeting room, even though the ordinance was removed from the meeting’s agenda. Instead, the council scheduled a special work session to focus on the issue. The ordinance follows a Missouri state law. Many people attending the council meeting expressed objections, and one person suggested that all rental properties in Savannah be registered.