South Wilson Village Council reviews 2026 tax budget and welcomes new committee member

The South Russell Village Council convened on June 9, 2025, to discuss key financial matters and address community concerns. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call confirming the presence of all council members except for one.

Finance Chair Canton presented the proposed 2026 tax budget, outlining estimated revenues and expenses across various funds. The general fund is projected to have revenues of $1,513,361 against expenses of $1,655,849. Other funds included the safety fund with revenues of $2,054,243 and expenses of $2,100,524, and the operating fund with revenues of $569,287 and expenses of $609,330. The council also reviewed the road and bridge fund, special revenue fund, capital project fund, and fiduciary fund, each with their respective financial projections.

After the presentation, the council moved to adjourn the tax budget discussion, with a motion passed unanimously.

The council then reviewed the minutes from the May 27 regular meeting. A correction was made regarding a moment of silence for a local educator, which was acknowledged and approved by the council.

The meeting included a segment for visitor comments, where Gary Schloss addressed the council. He informed them about a transition within a committee due to a member's recent move, indicating the need for formal procedures to address this change.

Overall, the meeting focused on financial planning for the upcoming year and community engagement, with the council emphasizing the importance of maintaining clear communication and procedural integrity. Further actions regarding the committee transition will be addressed in future meetings.