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Saint Marys council approves finance resolutions, authorizes Berkheimer for local tax collection
Summary
The City Council of Saint Marys approved two finance resolutions, the 2026 minimum municipal pension obligation, a $450,000 transfer to capital projects, and authorized Berkheimer to collect the city's local service tax; treasurer presented year-to-date revenue, expenditure and tax-collection figures.
The City Council of Saint Marys approved a package of finance and administrative actions at its meeting, including two resolutions to update vendor relationships, the municipality's pension contribution for 2026, and a transfer of fund balance to capital projects.
The treasurer's report, presented by Matt, showed general fund revenue as of Aug. 31, 2025, of $6,200,000, or about 69% of the annual budget. "Total revenue for the general fund as of 08/31/2025 is at 6,200,000.0 or 69% of the budget," Matt said. He compared that to roughly $6.3 million (70%) in 2024 and about the same level in 2023. Expenditures were reported at $5.4 million, or about 60% of the budget. Real-estate tax collection was reported at about 96% for 2025 and 2024. The pension plan value "continued to increase for the month of August," the presenter added.
On formal actions, council approved Resolution 25-10 to authorize the finance director to serve as the city's liaison with Berkheimer for tax services. Shane moved the measure and Tony seconded; the motion passed on a voice vote. Council then approved Resolution 25-11, which acknowledges an assignment of the city's investment advisory contract following a change of ownership at the advisory firm; staff said the day-to-day contacts would remain the same.
Council also approved the municipality's minimum municipal pension obligation for 2026, with staff reporting required contributions (figures presented during the meeting). Separately, the council approved a $450,000 transfer from the unrestricted fund balance to the capital funds for future capital projects; staff explained prior-year carryover and an available balance of roughly $1,000,000 from which the transfer was being made.
Council discussed the local service tax (LST), an employer-withheld fee estimated at about $170,000 annually for the city, and authorized Berkheimer to collect the LST on the city's behalf. Staff noted there was no long-term contract obligating the city to the arrangement and that the city could change the arrangement in the future. Tony moved the authorization and Ned seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.
Council approved all measures by voice vote. No roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript. The council proceeded next to land-development reviews and other agenda items.
