Rocky Mount city council rejects utility shutoff moratoriumRocky Mount voted against a the moratorium on utility disconnections despite residents' concerns about the city's billing practices and the recent deaths of three people. Rocky Mount voted against a the moratorium on utility disconnections despite residents' concerns about the city's billing practices and the recent deaths of three people. Rocky Mount voted against a the moratorium on utility disconnections despite residents' concerns about the city's billing practices and the recent deaths of three people. Rocky Mount voted against a the moratorium on utility disconnections despite residents' concerns about the city's billing practices and the recent deaths of three people. ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) -- Rocky Mount city council members voted against a proposed temporary moratorium on utility disconnections after residents voiced concerns about the city's billing practices and the deaths of three members of the Swann family.