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Stilesville council approves budget moves, grants park use and orders reviews of North Street concerns
Summary
At its June 10 meeting, the Stilesville Town Council approved additional appropriations and routine claims totaling $16,610.01, granted permission for a July 24 Music in the Park event, heard a fire department grant report and directed follow-up on drainage and property concerns on North Street.
The Stilesville Town Council on June 10 approved several routine measures, granted a request to use the town park for a July concert and heard reports from the fire and police departments.
During an additional appropriations budget hearing that opened at 6:30 p.m., the council voted 3-0 to accept the proposed additional appropriations as written. The board also approved the previous month’s minutes (3-0) and later voted to pay monthly claims and vouchers dated June 1–30, 2026, from the voucher register totaling $16,610.01.
Fire department business and public safety: The Fire Chief reported that the department received approval for a 2024 grant and intends to purchase five-inch water hose with those funds. The Town Marshal delivered the monthly police report; the transcript records that the report was given but does not include detailed statistics or follow-up actions.
Community events and permits: Resident Rosalie Turnbull requested permission to hold a Music in the Park evening on July 24. The council unanimously approved the request (3-0) and asked Turnbull to provide final set details at the July board meeting. Barbara Webster, identified in the meeting as a town board member, announced the town’s Clean-up Day will run Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local infrastructure and enforcement concerns: Resident Zac Hammond asked for a status update on street drainage along North Street; Kevin Turnbull provided an update to the board. Hammond also asked the board and the Town Marshal to investigate the condition of the property at 6185 North Street and reported that four-wheelers being ridden in town have caused property damage at two locations. The transcript records the request for investigation but does not record a formal motion or an assigned follow-up date.
Financial and closing business: Board members reviewed and approved vouchers for $16,610.01 covering the period 6/1–6/30/2026. A motion to adjourn carried 3-0.
Attendance and procedural notes: The meeting was held at Stilesville Town Hall; all town board members were present. The Fire Chief, the Town Marshal and the Town Attorney were noted as in attendance. The wastewater treatment operator was excused.
