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Fairmount Heights treasurer gives midyear budget snapshot; council hears code-enforcement updates and equipment acquisition benefits
Summary
Treasurer Susan Walker summarized midyear revenues and expenditures and noted speed-camera revenue; code enforcement reported recent citations, new business licensing and a residential-parking rule on the books; staff described how a newly acquired Bobcat will cut costs for snow removal and maintenance.
Treasurer Susan Walker (Susan Walker, Treasurer) presented a midyear financial snapshot for the fiscal year that ends in June. She said the town's approved general revenue budget is $687,126 and that, six months into the year, the town has received $468,659. Walker reported highway-user fees were budgeted at $280,262 with $153,076 received so far; the town budgeted $59,113 for "other revenue" and has received $20,672 as of the end of December. She noted the town has recorded $3,950 in revenue tied to enforcement cameras so far as part of the police-related fees line. Walker reminded councilors to begin planning for next fiscal-year budget items and to confirm whether municipal-election seats are up this year.
Code Enforcement Officer (Code Enforcement Officer) reported issuance of recent citations and licenses: one civil citation totaling $1,000, building permit fees totaling $370.75, a new business license for "fish and sons" ($365), and a rental license ($100). The officer said he found an existing residential-parking program in the town ordinance (section 302-12, snow and ice on sidewalks was also cited elsewhere) and will work with staff to determine whether the ordinance had been fully approved and whether edits are needed. He described a property at 57th Place and J Street with numerous vehicles and mopeds that appear to be used for delivery work; enforcement will identify the owner, check rental licensing and pursue civil fines or code actions if an unpermitted business is operating.
On equipment, Walker and manager reported the town secured a Bobcat with attachments that will allow the town to clear snow, maintain alleys, perform limited milling, load salt, and lift/install heavy equipment—functions the town previously outsourced. Staff described expected savings and said they will train personnel to operate the equipment safely and reduce contracted costs.
Council members asked staff to confirm ordinance dates and to provide written materials for review before votes; the Comcast franchise agreement was discussed as unfinished business and council asked for the contract at least one week before review so members can prepare. No formal vote on budgets, ordinances, or equipment purchases occurred at the meeting.
