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County commissioner reports $11 million in bills paid, zoning fee increase and local projects
Summary
Commissioner Matthew Shepherd told the Perry City Council the county paid $11 million in bills, will change how RESD tax revenue is distributed, plans parking-lot work at the jail, will increase variance fees to $600, and reported local projects including school leasing plans and homebuilding in Corunna.
PERRY — At the June 18 Perry City Council meeting, Commissioner Matthew Shepherd delivered a series of county and regional updates, including budgetary, zoning and infrastructure items affecting the area.
"County paid 11 million dollars in bills," Shepherd reported during his preapproved remarks. He also told the council that the RESD (regional education service district) will now receive tax money directly from municipalities rather than through the county treasurer. Shepherd said the sheriff's department plans to upgrade and resurface the jail parking lot and that Pete Preston's contract is up for renewal.
Shepherd said the county will increase the zoning variance application fee to $600. He also reported that Morrice Schools purchased SCOA and will lease the building to SCOA for senior activities, and that the Creek Pointe Project in Corunna is expected to add about 10 new homes. Separately, Shepherd said the Veterans Office will build a new pole barn and expand its parking lot using PA214 funds.
Why it matters: The changes Shepherd described affect municipal revenues and local projects: the RESD tax-distribution change alters the flow of education-related funds; a higher zoning variance fee affects developers and applicants; and the reported projects carry implications for local services and planning.
No formal action was recorded on these items at the meeting; they were presented as informational updates by Commissioner Shepherd.
