Broadus Town Council Minutes

TOWN OF BROADUS

Preliminary Budget Hearing

August 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Present at the meeting were Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Cody Morris, Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris.

Due to unforeseen circumstances not all members of council could attend. There was nothing to be voted on, so members available continued to hold the public hearing. Clerk Morris called the Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. At this time the hearing was open to public comment; no comment received.

Clerk Morris began to go over all preliminary budget numbers. Changes to highlight in this fiscal year include the continued use of ARPA money to update water and wastewater projects as well as HB 355 grant known as SLIPA (State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act) in the amount of $48,159.37 which will go toward road and street repair. A Montana Community Reinvestment grant in the amount of $24,750 and a Montana Mainstreet Program grant in the amount of $30,000 will be put toward the Town of Broadus updated growth policy as well as a Downtown Master Plan for the community. The Town is working with the Montana Mainstreet Program as well as the Powder River Area Economic Development Council to handle this funding and the projects.

There were no major changes in final numbers for the water, waste water, and garbage funds compared to last year. Some minor changes were in the general fund to reflect accurate training costs for employees as well as some increased association dues. A proposed cost of living allowance between 3.2% and 5% was mentioned with nothing decided while normal employee wages have to be evaluated. At this time Clerk Morris opened the floor to any public comment; no comment received. Final budget and coordinating resolutions will be reviewed, voted on, and signed at the Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall.

With nothing further to be presented at this hearing before the council, Councilperson Morris moved to adjourn, Councilperson Smith second the motion. Clerk Morris adjourned and closed the preliminary budget hearing of the Broadus Town Council at 6:25 p.m.

Chad Gatlin, Mayor

Josie Morris, Clerk/Treasurer