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Council roundup: new COG hires, Route 93 sewer work, newsletter access and contract discussions

New Franklin City Council · February 5, 2026
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Summary

Council announced two COG hires (treasurer Brian Huff and clerk Mary Groen), heard updates on Route 93 sewer work and ODOT paving, debated newsletter delivery and trash‑contract/energy aggregation choices, and took public comments on insurance and taxes.

New Franklin — At its Feb. 4 meeting the council covered multiple operational items including personnel, infrastructure updates, community communications and contract planning.

Personnel and finance: Speaker 4 announced the COG hired Brian Huff as treasurer and Mary Groen as clerk; both positions will be employed through the COG. Speaker 10 reported work with Julian Group on GAAP conversion and said the 2024 audit remains delayed because the auditor’s office is backlogged.

Infrastructure: Speaker 4 gave a project update saying excavators were onsite for Route 93 sewer work with an expected summer finish;…

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