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Fincastle council approves staff Christmas bonuses, $1,500 donation to volunteer fire department and tweaks parade rules
Summary
The council unanimously approved $200 Christmas bonuses for town staff and a budgeted $1,500 donation to the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department. Councilmember Paige Ware also said parade rules will be amended to prohibit Santas on floats in future years.
At the Dec. 12 meeting, the Fincastle Town Council voted unanimously to give town staff a $200 Christmas bonus each and to disburse the budgeted $1,500 donation to the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department.
John Thomas moved to approve the staff bonuses; Bill Gaul and Ed Bordett seconded. The motion passed with all members voting yes: Mayor Mary Bess Smith, Ed Bordett, Paige Ware, Bill Gaul, Pam Binns, Jim Reynolds and John Thomas. Thomas also moved the $1,500 donation to the volunteer fire department; Paige Ware seconded and the council again voted unanimously. Mayor Smith reminded the council that the $1,500 donation was included in the town's annual general fund budget.
Councilmember Paige Ware reported that the recent Christmas parade was a success and said the parade rules will be revised to state that no Santas will be on any floats in future years. The change was presented as a rule modification for next year's parade and was noted for inclusion in the parade guidelines.
Votes at a glance: Approval of November 2024 monthly bills (unanimous approval); approval of November 2024 treasurer's reports (unanimous approval); approval of $200 staff Christmas bonuses (unanimous); disbursement of $1,500 to the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous). The council adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
