Wellsville council accepts September/October 2024 financial reports; departments brief council on parks, radios and community events

Staff presented the September and October 2024 financial reports during the March 19 Wellsville City Council meeting and the council accepted both reports by motion and voice vote.

Highlights in the reports included higher building‑permit and subdivision fees, increased cemetery revenue and a rise in interest and Founders Day receipts. On the expense side, staff noted a rise in employee insurance and some professional/technical costs. Staff told the council that some engineering and attorney fees are higher in part because of planning and zoning work and interpreter costs for JP court matters.

During department reports, staff announced Food Truck Fridays scheduled for May 16, June 13 and July 11 and said the city will publicize the events via newsletter and social media. Council discussed ongoing problems with handheld and vehicle radios that ‘won’t reach’ in some parts of town; staff will consult Cordell Smart about repeater options. Staff also described an April 17 emergency 'shakeout' from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. inviting local ward bishops and officials to test radio communications.

Other items: the beautification committee proposed sending certificates to well‑kept properties and featuring honorees in the newsletter and on the city website; council members agreed. The council discussed the likely future retirement of the planner and the challenge of hiring a planner within the city’s budget; staff said the plan is to pursue part‑time planning support. Council members also raised longstanding enforcement questions about people fishing from a pedestrian bridge and asked staff to locate the relevant ordinance number to provide to enforcement officers.

Ending: With no further business, the council moved and seconded to adjourn.