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Fair River holds second reading of fiscal 2025–26 budget; sewer fee discussion advances
Summary
At a second reading of the proposed FY2025–26 budget, the town reported fund totals and discussed a planned increase in a sewer‑related annual fee; council opened the meeting for public comment and scheduled a follow‑up workshop.
The governing body of the Town of Fair River held a second reading of its proposed fiscal year budget that the town presented as beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Speaker 1 read key line items, saying, “In the general fund, 700,587,” and listing the sewer fund at $19,780 and the irrigation fund at $5,500.
The reading opened for public comment and procedural matters; Speaker 1 clarified that “This is just for the second reading of the budget,” and said the meeting would adjourn to a workshop afterward to continue discussion. The council did not record a formal vote in the transcript during the portion reviewed.
During the same portion of the meeting councilors discussed utility rates. Speaker 1 reviewed prior feedback and said the town’s internal figures were under review: when asked “Where are we at now, Laura?” Speaker 3 (Laura) replied “1,300,” and Speaker 1 said he had “gone ahead and raised it to 3,500.” The council agreed to further discussion with stakeholders and to meet with staff and local partners to review service counts and the financial calculation behind the change.
The budget conversation also referenced operational items the council will take up in the workshop, including service levels and comparative charges for customers. No formal adoption or final vote on the budget or the fee adjustment is recorded in the transcript segment provided; Speaker 1 indicated follow‑up meetings would be scheduled.
What happens next: the meeting moved to a workshop for further budget discussion after the second reading; any final adoption, formal vote, or ordinance to implement fees was not recorded in the transcript.
