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RiverCOG business: new staff, fiscal check and approval of July 23 minutes
Summary
RiverCOG introduced three new staff members, reported that FY2026 spending is within the adopted $3.1M budget, and the MPO approved the July 23 minutes on a voice vote; the council also discussed rescheduling an Oct. meeting and copying presentation materials to members.
Sam Gold introduced new RiverCOG staff: Sally Rothenhaus, hired as financial administrator; Jake Capobianco, regional environmental planner; and Vicky Harris, new office manager. He noted a part‑time financial assistant had resigned and the executive committee would be consulted on filling that role.
Gold presented a brief financial update: two months into fiscal year 2026, spending was within the adopted $3.1 million budget. He said the agency is exploring options to replace an aging copier without a $12,000 capital outlay and reported cash balances ($1,660,957 in a STIFF account and $327,992 in checking).
Earlier in the meeting the MPO moved and seconded to approve the minutes of July 23; no corrections were offered and the motion carried on a voice vote.
The council discussed scheduling an in‑person meeting and asked members to offer venue suggestions for the rescheduled October meeting.
