Fort Frances council is rejecting how the town charges to install sewer and water lines to residential properties.
Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob suggests the town stay with its current system based on the cost of that work.
Some councillors like Ken Perry favour a flat fee.
Councillor June Caul says the town could be faced with picking up a shortfall on projects which ultimately passed onto the taxpayer.
Council rejected administration’s recommendation 4-2, sending it back for a further review.