Council OKs switch to direct-deposit payroll through First State Bank

Aug 11, 2026

Recorder/Treasurer Larenda Montgomery presented cost comparisons and the council approved transitioning payroll to direct deposit through First State Bank, aiming for implementation by Jan. 1, 2027, with the city to collect employee banking information.

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The Lockesburg City Council voted to move city payroll to direct deposit and to open an account at First State Bank to support the change. Recorder/Treasurer Larenda Montgomery told the council that uncashed checks have complicated bank reconciliation and that two vendor quotes were considered.

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