Minutes

Budget Workshop
October 14, 2026

 

Jon called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM
In attendance: Jon Tanis, Bob Strand, Jake Hintz and Jorja Boiley

Based on questions asked at the last budget workshop:

• The interest the Town receives from First Citizen’s State Bank is the same as what the Local Government Investment Pool offers.
• The relationship between the City of Whitewater and the Township is contractual. There is no Fire/EMS commission in place and therefore the expenses incurred through that contract cannot be added to the Levy Limit for taxes.
• Jon made a motion to pursue investigation for establishing a fee based on square footage of properties, Jake seconded the motion and the motion carried. The Town assessor would be involved in that project.
• Revised cost for Howard Road including the addition of a bike path is $200,720.00

Jon made a motion to a preliminary approval for the budget, seconded by Bob and the motion carried. (the actual approval motion and vote for passing the 2027 budget will be held at the November 11, 2026 Monthly Board Meeting.

Jon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jake, the motion carried and the workshop adjourned at 4:30 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by Jorja Boiley, Clerk-Treasurer