The council approved the finance manager's recommendations to write off a small group of very old accounts receivable that finance considers uncollectible. The packet lists an aggregate figure of $5,208.75 for recommended write-offs; the Market House outstanding balance identified in the meeting was $2,305.15.

Councilmembers used the discussion to press for better contract enforcement at the Market House (security deposits, clear terms for missed payments) and for a separate repository or internal flagging for debts that are uncollectible but should remain on historic records. Finance staff said they are preparing accounts-receivable and collection policies for review.

The council voted to approve the write-off recommendations and directed staff to continue improving record-keeping and to return with stronger procedures to prevent repeat delinquencies.