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Council approves routine abatements, transfers and minutes; treasurer announces tax‑bill mailing
Summary
At its April 9 meeting the Steuben County Council approved four Pine Manor–Miller Poultry abatements, a $300 drainage transfer, a $32,923.37 recreational trails reimbursement appropriation, March minutes and financial reports; Treasurer Missy Bixler said tax bills will mail tomorrow with lowered online fees.
Several routine items and compliance filings were addressed by the Steuben County Council on April 9.
Karen Brenneman of Pine Manor–Miller Poultry submitted CF‑1/PP compliance statements for four previously granted personal and real property abatements. Dan Caruso moved to approve all four CF‑1/PP filings; Ken Shelton seconded and the motion carried 7–0.
The council approved a $300 transfer from Board Compensation to Office Supplies after the Drainage Board’s request was read. It also approved a $32,923.37 appropriation for the inspection phase of Bike Trail Project Phase 2 using reimbursement funds from Bike Trail Phase I.
March meeting minutes and the March 31 Auditor/Treasurer monthly comparison report were approved. Treasurer Missy Bixler told council tax bills would be mailed the next day, with due dates of May 10 and Nov. 12, 2019; she reported successfully negotiating an online/phone payment fee reduction (from 4.95% to 2.5%) and is exploring a drive‑up drop box for payments.
Sheriff Rodney Robinson submitted a letter comparing local jail wages with surrounding counties; the letter is on file with the Auditor for council review.
Why it matters: These approvals keep routine county operations and grant projects on schedule and alert residents to tax‑bill timing and payment options.
What’s next: Standard follow‑ups (file CF‑1/PP documentation, proceed with bike‑trail inspection work, and Treasurer to finalize online payment and lockbox arrangements).
Provenance: Items appear in SEG 003–SEG 010.
