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Council discusses bank reconciliations, farmers market outreach and potential future wage reductions for mayor and council
Summary
Councilmembers urged regular monthly bank reconciliations in council packets, reported constituent engagement at the farmers market and discussed a future proposal to reduce mayor and council wages (which would affect future councils, not current members). No action was taken; the wage change was signaled as a future agenda topic.
Councilwoman Beth Sauter asked for monthly bank reconciliations to be included in future packets and sought assurance they would be up to date; City Administrator Deven Markley said Finance Manager Taheton Stephens is working to bring reconciliations current and aims to complete monthly reconciliations within two weeks of month end. Sauter emphasized the need for accurate, timely financial information in council packets.
Councilman Tracey McAvoy said he plans to bring an agenda item in the fall to reduce mayor and council wages for future councils and will seek one‑on‑one feedback from council members before placing the item formally on an agenda. Councilwoman Andrya Carter and Beth Sauter reported speaking with residents at the farmers market about parking near the community building and other neighborhood questions and said they will coordinate follow‑up with City staff and Parks Director Mason McMillen. No formal votes or actions were taken on these governance items at this meeting.
