Trenton council approves audit extension, routine disbursements and reappoints planning commissioner

Trenton's city council on Feb. 17 approved a package of routine fiscal and governance items including an extension of the city's audit agreement, authorized disbursements and a reappointment to a city board.

The council approved an extension of the audit services agreement with Plante Moran (presented in the transcript as "Plant Moran") to provide annual audits and single audits for fiscal years ending 06/30/2026 through 06/30/2030. The city controller said Plante Moran proposed a 3% annual fee increase over the extension period to address expanded audit requirements and inflationary cost increases. The motion to extend the agreement was moved, supported and ordered unanimously.

Council approved authorized disbursements dated Feb. 17, 2026 totaling $2,802,735.43 and accepted the financial summary and a series of commission minutes and department reports for January. Mayor pro tem Councilwoman Hornbeck led that presentation and the motions were passed unanimously.

On appointments, the council approved the reappointment of Bill Kaiser to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for terms expiring March 1, 2020. The council also received and placed on file a resignation from the Downtown Development Authority by Christina McNally Stewart, and the mayor said the city would send a letter thanking her for her service.

Council made no changes to tax policy during the meeting; the treasurer separately reminded residents that taxes were due that day and detailed penalty and county-roll dates.