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Trustees OK $18,950.31 transfer from tourism fund to cover festival street-department labor
Summary
The village moved $18,950.31 from the tourism fund to the general fund to reimburse street-department direct labor for festival barricades and cleanup. Trustees and staff thanked the Chamber of Commerce and tourism volunteers for organizing events that draw large crowds.
The Morton Board of Trustees approved a request to transfer $18,950.31 from the tourism fund to the general fund to reimburse February festival-related direct labor costs by the street department.
The public-works director said the amount represents street-department hours spent on festival barricades, cleanup and similar festival support. A trustee noted the village does not retain festival proceeds — those go to the Chamber of Commerce — and expressed thanks to the Chamber and the local tourism group, including Cheryl Neske, for staging events that support downtown businesses.
Board members discussed the overall municipal support provided during festivals and listed other departmental contributions. One speaker said the village spends approximately $40,342 supporting the festival across departments (street, fire and police) though meeting remarks mixed some figures; trustees approved the transfer by roll call.
Ending: Trustees approved the transfer and said staff will share news items — including a pending CBS Sunday Morning link — with the board and public when available.
