Council notes lower-than-expected excise tax receipts, approves budget transfers
Mar 9, 2026
Council members said excise tax collections were much lower than budgeted; the clerk will review records. Council approved transferring 'net income' from the general budget to the maintenance account, removing a 'trash fee' line item from the water budget, and approved the financial documents unanimously.
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During review of financial documents, council members noted that excise tax collections were significantly lower than anticipated in the adopted budget. The clerk was directed to check records to determine whether any collections were missing.
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