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Menno council moves $54,736 into general obligation bond fund, approves monthly finances
Summary
On June 1, 2026 the Menno City Council approved transfers of $25,000 (sales tax) and $29,736 (sewer Phase 1 surcharge) into the General Obligation Bond Fund, approved warrants and accepted the May finance report with unanimous votes.
The Menno City Council on June 1 approved two budget transfers totaling $54,736 into the General Obligation Bond Fund. Jerry Fischer moved to transfer $25,000 from the General Fund (sales tax) and $29,736 from the Sewer Fund (Phase 1 surcharge) into the bond fund; Ron Diede seconded and the motion passed with all votes aye.
Council members also approved the May finance report and a list of warrants covering payroll, utilities, insurance and vendor payments. The published warrant list included a USDA Phase 2 sewer loan payment of $3,077.00 and a US Bank sewer Phase 1 loan payment of $30,693.62. The primary checking balance reported was $1,323,358.08 as of May 29, 2026, and month receipts totaled $184,877.67.
City officials said the transfers were made pursuant to the budget ordinance. The council reviewed bank statements, credit card invoices, reconciliations, automatic withdrawals, receipts and checks during the month before voting. The council's approval was unanimous; no member recorded a dissenting vote.
