The Olney City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting, addressing key financial, infrastructure, and budgetary matters.
Meeting Highlights:
- Financial Approvals:
- Approved the payment of all bills as presented.
- Approved a $5,000 tourism grant for the 2025 White Squirrel Bluegrass Festival, scheduled for September 6th.
- Budget & Purchases:
- Increased the Olney Public Library’s utility budget by $2,400.
- Approved the purchase of a $33,000 pickup truck for the City’s Water Department.
- Infrastructure & Development:
- Accepted the water and sewer improvements in the Northfield Subdivision.
- Approved a payment request for work on the Main Street Storm Sewer Project.
- Parking & Real Estate:
- Agreed not to renew the lease for the downtown municipal parking lot north of the Courthouse.
- After an executive session on real estate and personnel, approved putting a 6-acre tract along Herman Drive (at the south edge of town) up for sale.
- Other Approvals:
- Approved a raffle license permit as requested.
- Reviewed various funds for the proposed 2026 fiscal year budget.