Council members disagree on deposit

Members of the Havre City Council's Ordinance Committee were divided Monday night on a proposed ordinance that would require a water deposit from renters and new homeowners.

During a two-hour meeting, committee members discussed the ordinance and listened to public comments, nearly all of which came from local landlords. Committee chair Rick Pierson said after the meeting he thought it was too early for the committee to take action and suggested it study the issue further. The three other committee members agreed.

Committee member Allen "Woody" Woodwick said during the meeting that he thinks t...