Votes at a glance: Rockville council adopts budget, fire‑and‑septic ordinances, tax rate and routine approvals

The Rockville Town Council on Wednesday completed several formal votes after a public hearing and routine business items.

Budget: After opening a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2025–26 budget and hearing no public comments, the council voted to adopt the final budget for the fiscal year. The roll call recorded Council members Michael, Robin, Megan, Pam and Jeff voting in favor.

Fire and fireworks restriction: The council adopted Ordinance 25‑0611‑02 (adopted as O‑02 at the meeting) to prohibit open fires and the use of fireworks within the town for the remainder of 2025 unless a burn permit is obtained from the Hurricane Valley Fire District. The ordinance passed on unanimous roll call.

Septic density/land‑use amendment: The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑0611‑03 to add a new Chapter 13 to the town land use code establishing septic‑tank density limits and environmental sustainability criteria for zoning decisions. The item was recommended by the planning commission and passed on a unanimous roll call.

Certified tax rate: The council approved Resolution 25‑0611‑01 to adopt the county‑established certified tax rate for 2025 and submitted it as required by state procedures; the resolution was adopted unanimously.

Routine approvals: The council approved the minutes of the May 14, 2025 public hearing and regular meeting, the May 2025 expenditures, and the May 2025 financial statements by unanimous roll call votes.

Each of these items passed on recorded roll calls with all five council members present voting in favor. Council members did not indicate any dissent on these votes during the meeting.