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Port Republic council introduces 2026 budget, approves Mill Street dam CDS application; river study resolution tabled
Summary
On March 10 the City Council introduced the 2026 municipal budget (a 1.4-cent increase), adopted a resolution to apply for Congressionally Directed Spending for Mill Street Dam improvements, introduced an ordinance on salaries and wages, and tabled a proposal to seek federal study of the Mullica River after public comment.
The Port Republic City Council on March 10 introduced the 2026 municipal budget and moved forward a set of administrative and capital items while tabling a proposed river study resolution.
Auditor Nancy Sbrolla said the introduced budget carries a 1.4-cent increase. The council adopted Resolution 41-2026 (to permit the budget to be read by title only) and Resolution 42-2026 (to introduce the 2026 municipal budget). Both measures passed on recorded motions with six members voting in favor and Councilmember Michael Turner absent.
On infrastructure, the council approved Resolution 44-2026, authorizing a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) application for Mill Street Dam improvements. The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Councilmember Donna Riegel and seconded by Councilmember David Crawford; the vote was unanimous among those present.
Council also introduced Ordinance 02-2026, establishing salaries and wages for certain city officials, on a first reading. The ordinance was moved by Councilmember David Crawford, seconded by Councilmember Steven Allgeyer, and introduced by a 6–0 vote with Turner absent.
Routine fiscal motions carried earlier in the meeting: the council approved the March 2026 bill list and authorized payment of signed bills, each by recorded votes showing six members in favor and one member absent. The minutes of the Feb. 10 meeting were approved by majority vote with two members recorded as abstaining.
Resolution 43-2026, which would have expressed support for federal legislation to study the Mullica River for designation as a Partnership National Wild and Scenic River, was tabled later in the meeting after a public request to consider the idea. The council recorded the tabling but took no final action on the resolution at that session.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
