City Administrator Deb Zimmer presented the first look of the proposed budget to Council on Monday night and the Preliminary Budget Comparison shows a decrease in many departments. Increases were shown in administration, going from $179,016.00 in 2010 to $184,810.00 in 2011. Friday, August 27, 2010
The Monday, August 23rd, council meeting began nearly 15 minutes late as council waited for the arrival of Mayor Chris Hallum and councilor Mark Honsey. Friday, August 27, 2010
The Fillmore Central School Board chose three meeting dates for times to meet with residents in Preston, Harmony, and Fountain. Friday, August 27, 2010
After a record short seven minute council meeting on August 23, the Committee of the Whole spent the greatest share of two hours discussing the 2011 budget. Friday, August 27, 2010
Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates came to a special joint meeting with the City Council and the Public Utilities Commission. Friday, August 27, 2010
The Preston City Council discussed the 2011 budget challenges and the upside potential of significant interest savings through the refinancing of debt at their August 16 meeting Friday, August 27, 2010
The Fillmore County Board finished scrutinizing each individual department's proposed budget for 2011 at their August 17 meeting, and the wisdom of continuing to tighten the belt in lieu of equipment replacement was a concern. Friday, August 20, 2010
It's that time of year again-the return of political advertisements, door-knocking and election season. Less than 1,800 eligible voters in Fillmore County turned out for the primary election held statewide on August 10. Friday, August 13, 2010
The monthly meeting of the Ostrander City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Linda Schwenn; all council members were present. Friday, August 13, 2010
Chatfield City Clerk Joel Young explained the school district is prepared to work with the city to make a sidewalk a reality along Burr Oak Avenue starting at the school's driveway. Friday, August 13, 2010