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Warrenton staff report increased sales-tax revenue, announce EPA water-line questionnaire and summer programming
Summary
City staff reported May sales-tax revenue above projections, an EPA-required water-line questionnaire to be emailed to residents, and department updates on pools, parks, and public-works projects including a deep sewer main excavation and maintenance at Well 6.
City staff delivered routine departmental reports on July 2 and highlighted items residents should expect in coming weeks.
Finance Officer Megan Welder said May financials showed sales taxes running slightly above budget: approximately $77,000 over budget in the general fund, $23,000 over in the transportation fund and $47,000 in the interchange fund; water and sewer revenue were reported about $272,000 over expected year‑to‑date. Welder said the city will review reallocation options with department heads during upcoming budget meetings scheduled for August.
City Administrator Brandy Walters told the board the city will distribute EPA‑required questionnaires to homeowners by email to document what types of water lines enter homes — including connections to water softeners — and asked the board to help share educational materials along with the request.
Aquatics Director Lisa Kramer reported 4,638 pool visits in June, 98 new memberships and 27 renewals and noted the pool will be closed on July 4; she invited volunteers to help with a lifeguard competition and end‑of‑season celebration on July 20. Grounds and Maintenance Director Justin Knoll summarized park activity, tree removals at Dyer Park, heavy pavilion rental usage, and a concert scheduled for July 12. Public Works Director Guy Jeters described ongoing repairs (hydrants, manholes, water services), a slow 20‑foot‑deep sewer‑main section near the Veterans Memorial because of multiple utilities in the trench, and cleanup work after a dust issue at Well 6; he invited aldermen to tour the wastewater plant.
No formal board action was taken on these routine reports beyond scheduling budget review meetings and the staff invitation for follow-up tours and coordination.
