Emery council approves revised 2025–26 budget and two fund transfers

Emery — The Emery Town Council voted to approve a revised 2025–26 budget and authorized two temporary fund transfers to manage grant reimbursement timing and capital needs.

Councilmember (S2) moved to approve the revised 2025–26 budget, noting the figures may be adjusted before the fiscal year ends. The motion was seconded and the council voted in favor. "It's been a motion that's seconded that we accept the revised budget as it is right now, knowing that it may change a bit before the end of the year," Chair (S4) said.

In separate motions, staff requested movement of $29,000 from the PTIF (to cover B and C road expenditures) and authorization to move $100,000 from the general fund into the checking account to cover a timing gap while the town awaits grant reimbursements for rent and related expenses. Planning & Zoning commissioner (S5) moved the transfers and Committee member (S2) seconded; the council approved both motions unanimously among members present.

Why it matters: The transfers keep operating accounts funded while the town waits for grant reimbursements and ensure continued payment for road and grant-related expenses.

What the record shows: The council approved the minutes, the invoice report and the motion to pay bills earlier in the meeting; at this point staff specifically requested the two transfers and documented motions and seconds were recorded. The meeting transcript does not record complete roll-call names for every yes vote, so the article reports the motions and that council members present voted in favor.

Next steps: Staff will execute the transfers and return budget numbers to the council if adjustments are needed before the fiscal year closes.