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Council reviews draft budget, proposes $10,000 cemetery contribution and two new positions
Summary
The finance chair reported a $1,000,000 transfer into the general fund and roughly $1,250,000 in reserves; council reviewed a draft budget that adds two personnel positions and discussed a proposed $10,000 cemetery contribution.
Council’s finance report described improved year‑to‑date results after transferring $1,000,000 into the general fund and said approximately $1,250,000 remains in reserves (referred to in the meeting as 'Pligot'). The finance chair presented an updated draft budget and highlighted two proposed personnel additions: a public‑works mechanic and a receptionist to support billing and administration.
Council discussed line items including a $500,000 payment allocation the chair said they would pursue state funding to cover and a maps line (discussed at $7,000, with an initial $35,000 payment already made and a remaining $35,000 to be paid in coming weeks). Members also discussed providing $10,000 to help the local cemetery with insurance and operations; several councilors volunteered or proposed starting with $10,000 with the option to add funds later if needed. The chair said the budget will be finalized for a vote next week but can be reopened on Jan. 1.
Other operational items included discussion of leaves collection timing, a planned food drive with a local free store, and maintenance/repair options for the hospital parking lot that may avoid more expensive stormwater work if possible. The council asked staff to review the cemetery contribution and to provide a finalized budget for next meeting’s vote.
