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Town reports: police outreach, September finances and Environmental & Waterways updates
Summary
River Bend officials reported on National Night Out participation and a Halloween event, the town's cash and investment totals for September, and Environmental & Waterways board activity including new fishing-line recycling containers and plans for a canal cleanup.
Chief Joli reviewed the police department's monthly statistics and thanked participants in National Night Out on Oct. 7; he also announced a planned "Trunk or Tent" Halloween event at the Municipal Building on Oct. 31.
Finance Director Mandy Gilbert presented the town's financial statement for September, reporting total cash and investments of $2,536,611 as of Sept. 30, 2025; she reported Ad Valorem Tax collections of $99,341 and Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax collections of $23,283 for FY25-26 to date.
Councilman Leonard summarized the Sept. Environmental & Waterways Advisory Board meeting: fishing-line recycling containers have been installed, the board discussed holding a canal cleanup in partnership with local Scouts, Parks & Recreation and the CAC, one EWAB vacancy remains, volunteer hours totaled 15, and the next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building's small conference room. The minutes record these as reports to the council rather than items requiring immediate action.
No public-comment controversies or formal votes were recorded for these reports in the council minutes.
