The town will maintain a public listening to on the proposed charge Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in Metropolis Corridor, 800 West Predominant St., to listen to citizen enter.

A brand new charge and funds for fiscal 12 months 2022-23 must be accredited earlier than the tip of September and in place by Oct. 1.

In the course of the council assembly, members voted to purchase a 2001 Ford F150 animal management unit for $5,669.

“It really has animal management cages on it,” stated Caitlin McGibbony, the town’s animal management officer. “It has some fairly cool compartments for my gear.”

The used car was stated to be in fine condition with round 163,000 miles on it.

The town will use funds from the water division to purchase the truck.

The town additionally agreed to buy two valves for the water division at a price of $12,000.

Council members additionally gave formal approval to the gross sales settlement between the town’s fireplace division and Fouts Brothers, Inc., for a hearth truck that’s going to be largely funded with cash from a federal grant.

The council additionally voted to switch $50,000 from Sanitation Options to the overall fund.

Carla Caldwell was appointed to the Predominant Road Advisory Board earlier than the council adjourned into government session to debate personnel issues.

After the session, the council reported that it’s delaying the police chief’s overview till he has a full medical launch from his medical doctors.

The town mentioned hiring a metropolis secretary, however has made no determination on a rent.