After much deliberation, the Ione City Council adopted the 2008 to 2009 Fiscal year budget at a special meeting held Tuesday afternoon. Only three of the five councilmembers were present, with both Councilman Sherman and Mayor Bonham excused for medical reasons. Councilmember Ard presided over the meeting. At the last minute, City Finance Director Mark Smith informed the council of a 17 thousand dollar oversight regarding the Amador County Recreation Agency’s annual membership dues. Because of this oversight a change to the total expenses incurred by the city will be reflected. Councilmember Ard questioned whether the budget “could operate without any money from the state,” due to the way that it is currently structured. City Manager Kerr was quick to reply that it would not be possible “unless we majorly gutted programs in the City.” The council passed the budget 2 to 1 with councilman Ulm dissenting.
Thursday, 10 July 2008 07:38
Ione Adopts 2008/09 Budget
After much deliberation, the Ione City Council adopted the 2008 to 2009 Fiscal year budget at a special meeting held Tuesday afternoon. Only three of the five councilmembers were present, with both Councilman Sherman and Mayor Bonham excused for medical reasons. Councilmember Ard presided over the meeting. At the last minute, City Finance Director Mark Smith informed the council of a 17 thousand dollar oversight regarding the Amador County Recreation Agency’s annual membership dues. Because of this oversight a change to the total expenses incurred by the city will be reflected. Councilmember Ard questioned whether the budget “could operate without any money from the state,” due to the way that it is currently structured. City Manager Kerr was quick to reply that it would not be possible “unless we majorly gutted programs in the City.” The council passed the budget 2 to 1 with councilman Ulm dissenting.
