Nokomis City Council Passes New Budget
A 15-minute public hearing on the 2008-09 budget preceded the final meeting of the month for
the Nokomis City Council.
The proposed budget calls for expenditures of approximately $1,841,000 for the upcoming
fiscal year. It does not cut into the cash reserves and investment balances of $464,000 which was
reported as this fiscal year comes to an end.
Amanda Cole addressed the council on behalf of the Montgomery County Economic
Development Corporation (MCEDC) informing council members of progress that is being made.
The MCEDC supports countywide efforts to recruit new businesses, secure grants, provide
training, and increase tourism to enhance the economic vitality of the area.
Following discussion with council members, goals relating specifically to the city of Nokomis
were enumerated which includes the formation of an enterprise zone, obtaining financial
assistance for replacing antiquated water and sewer lines and the construction of a new water
tower.
During the course of the meeting, the council noted and/or approved the following:
An ordinance regarding utility deposits was revised to state that the $150 deposit will not be
returned to renters until they leave their rental units. In the past, the deposit was returned after 12
months of timely payments; however, in some cases, those who had received a refund would then
leave their rental unit with unpaid water bills.
Mike Brazel told council members that he is in the process of remodeling a home he owns on
Union Street. He has been working on the property for the past seven months and plans to finish
it in the near future. He appeared before the council in response to complaints from others in the
neighborhood and from council members who were concerned about safety issues.
A 15-minute public hearing on the 2008-09 budget preceded the final meeting of the month for
the Nokomis City Council.
The proposed budget calls for expenditures of approximately $1,841,000 for the upcoming
fiscal year. It does not cut into the cash reserves and investment balances of $464,000 which was
reported as this fiscal year comes to an end.
Amanda Cole addressed the council on behalf of the Montgomery County Economic
Development Corporation (MCEDC) informing council members of progress that is being made.
The MCEDC supports countywide efforts to recruit new businesses, secure grants, provide
training, and increase tourism to enhance the economic vitality of the area.
Following discussion with council members, goals relating specifically to the city of Nokomis
were enumerated which includes the formation of an enterprise zone, obtaining financial
assistance for replacing antiquated water and sewer lines and the construction of a new water
tower.
During the course of the meeting, the council noted and/or approved the following:
- Revenues were reported from telecommunication tax, $6,546; sales tax, $15,432; and use
tax, $2,584 - Monthly bills were approved totaling $11,234
- Altorfer Cat from Springfield was selected to provide a service agreement on four city
owned generators - Full and part time city employees will receive increases of 50 cents per hour
- The city will match employee retirement plan contributions up to $1,000 per year
- A proposal to plant trees submitted by Brian and Gerri Lowe was approved
An ordinance regarding utility deposits was revised to state that the $150 deposit will not be
returned to renters until they leave their rental units. In the past, the deposit was returned after 12
months of timely payments; however, in some cases, those who had received a refund would then
leave their rental unit with unpaid water bills.
Mike Brazel told council members that he is in the process of remodeling a home he owns on
Union Street. He has been working on the property for the past seven months and plans to finish
it in the near future. He appeared before the council in response to complaints from others in the
neighborhood and from council members who were concerned about safety issues.