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Ferguson supervisors approve tax levy, fees schedule and personnel resolutions; start manager recruitment
Summary
At the Dec. 9 meeting the board passed several administrative measures including the FY2026 tax levy, schedule of fees, revised non‑uniform compensation plan, police pension contributions and authorized manager recruitment services; a proposed delivery fee was discussed and withdrawn.
Ferguson Township’s Board of Supervisors used its Dec. 9 meeting to adopt multiple administrative resolutions and to start the search for a permanent township manager.
Key votes included: - Adoption of a resolution levying taxes and assessments for fiscal year 2026 (roll call: Thompson yes; Patterson no; Stevens yes; Heller yes; Strickland yes). The resolution passed 4–1. - Adoption of a revised schedule of fees covering copying and room rental; the board discussed exemptions for nonprofits and whether to add a delivery fee. A proposed delivery fee was withdrawn after debate; the schedule of fees resolution passed unanimously by roll call. - Adoption of a revised compensation plan for non‑uniformed employees effective Jan. 1, 2026; the board adopted the plan by roll call. - Adoption of a resolution establishing police pension member contributions for FY2026; the resolution passed unanimously. - Authorization to begin township manager recruitment services and to start the search process.
Other actions on the consent agenda included authorization for a Turnberry traffic and bike study and for Public Works to perform a speed‑calming traffic study in The Meadows. Board members discussed the cost of traffic studies and legal/liability reasons to document traffic‑calming actions with engineering studies.
Taken together, the votes implement several routine but consequential administrative steps for FY2026: tax and fee schedules, personnel compensation, pensions, and the search to fill the township manager position. Several items will require follow‑up by staff for implementation, contract execution and public notice.
