Mineral City Council Holds Special Meeting to Discuss 2024 Budget Reconciliation and 2025 Budget Proposals
On Monday evening, the Mineral City Council convened for a special called meeting to review and make key decisions regarding the city’s financial outlook. The primary agenda items included a budget reconciliation for 2024, as well as amendments and decisions regarding the proposed budget for 2025.
The meeting began with the council passing a motion to transfer $1,666 dollars from the city’s bond account back into the General Fund. The motion passed unanimously, signaling a small but significant adjustment in the city’s fiscal operations.
In a subsequent vote, Alderman James Jean introduced a motion to amend the Mayor’s recommended budget for 2025. This motion was seconded by Alderman Earle Hadden, and, after brief discussion, it was approved by a unanimous vote of the council.
Another important item addressed during the meeting was the salary review for several key city employees. In a 4-2 vote, the council agreed to maintain the current salaries for Public Works Supervisor Eric Marks in the amount of $3000 annually, Recorder Treasurer and Parks Director Denise Juniel in the amount of $3600 annually for the 2025 fiscal year.
Additional budget-related motions included a $100 per month pay increase for the Mayor which amounted to $1200 annually, which was also approved by the council. Full-time sanitation workers were granted a $600 annual pay raise, while part-time workers’ pay will remain unchanged for the upcoming year along with the water clerk being paid $1200 dollars annually.
In a gesture of appreciation for city staff, the council also approved a $250 Christmas bonus for all city employees that will be given on November 27th.
The mayor also informed the council of a $1,602.20 increase in the animal control fee. After further discussion, Aldermen Charles Deloney made a motion to accept the proposed increase, which was seconded by Alderman James Jean. The motion was approved unanimously.
Juniel took a moment to thank the ones that participated in this year’s fall festival.
Juniel also informed the council on upcoming events.
The meeting concluded with the council voting not to meet next Monday, November 11th.
