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Clerk Treasurer Shelby Mashburn outlines proposed 2025 budget increases for garbage and street repairs
Summary
At a July 24 pre-budget workshop, Clerk Treasurer Shelby Mashburn proposed two modest increases for the Town of Pines 2025 draft budget: a $13,000 rise for contracted garbage collection and a $10,000 boost for street and alley repairs; council members asked clarifying questions about salt and sand funding and a potential CEDIT-funded storage building.
Clerk Treasurer Shelby Mashburn presented the Town of Pines’ 2024 budget and proposed two changes for the 2025 draft during a July 24 pre-budget workshop. The proposed adjustments are a $13,000 increase in contracted garbage collection, raising that line from $85,000 to $98,000, and a $10,000 increase for repair of streets and alleyways, from $30,000 to $40,000.
The increases are intended to reflect a higher contract rate for garbage collection and higher road-material costs, Shelby said, and she noted she will review the draft with the town’s budget representative before the next steps. Committee member Vicki asked whether the proposed budget still covered salt and sand needs for winter maintenance; Shelby confirmed funding for salt and sand remains acceptable under the draft.
Committee member Jan suggested the council consider using the town’s CEDIT account to build a new storage building and presented the idea as a suggestion for 2025 planning rather than a firm proposal or commitment. No motion or vote was taken on that idea during the workshop.
With no further questions, the group adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The workshop record includes signature lines for President James Prast and Clerk Treasurer Shelby Mashburn.
