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Council questions gift-card charges as it approves $565,924.79 in bills
Summary
Oglesby council members debated a Heartland Visa line for seasonal gift cards, raising transparency and authorization concerns, then approved the bills and payroll after discussion about reporting and event appropriations.
Council members raised questions about a line item for gift cards on a Heartland Bank Visa statement as the Oglesby City Council approved monthly bills totaling $565,924.79 and related vendor payments.
The discussion began when a council member said a credit-card line for “gift cards” prompted concern because “gift cards are often treated as cash,” and asked whether there was a written authorization…
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