Mayor Heaton and staff present Bardstown FY25 budget; first reading set for June 11

Mayor J. Richard Heaton opened a May 30 special meeting of the Bardstown City Council by introducing the proposed FY25 annual budget and saying the city is "financially sound" and able to fund several major capital projects as well as rising costs for normal city services.

City Administrator and Chief Financial Officer Aaron Boles reviewed the budget proposal and discussed the non-major funds that support additional city operations. Boles told the council that the formal first reading of the budget ordinance will be held at the council's regular meeting on June 11, 2024.

The meeting roster listed Councilman Joe Buckman, Councilwoman Betty Hart, Councilman Franklin Hibbs IV, Councilman Bill Sheckles and Councilman Roland E. Williams as present, with Councilman David Dones absent. Other officials on the call included City Administrator/CFO Aaron Boles, City Clerk Gary Little, Assistant City Clerk Lisa Burdett and Finance Manager Peggy Hardin.

Councilman Franklin Hibbs IV moved to adjourn the special meeting at 12:11 p.m.; Councilman Bill Sheckles seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 5-0 among members present. The council will take the first reading of the FY25 budget ordinance at its June 11 regular meeting.