Special Council hears preliminary budget presentation; fire budget to remain unchanged this year

At a Special Council meeting on Jan. 22, 2026, Mayor William Cougill invited Tammy Nuckolls to present preliminary budget information so council members could be aware of funding concerns and consider how to move ahead with projects.

The presentation and subsequent discussion included Fire Chief Keith Horan and focused on the town's upcoming budget priorities. Council members reviewed the situation and, based on the meeting record, agreed that the fire department budget would remain at its current level for this fiscal year. The transcript does not record specific dollar amounts or line-item proposals; councilors indicated changes could be considered once the formal budget season begins.

Attendees listed in the meeting record included Councilors Christine Madden, Brandon Scadden, Xavier Delao, Brian Pickhinke and, arriving later at 6:40 p.m., Cory Tiefenthaler. Fire Chief Keith Horan and Tammy Nuckolls were present for the budget discussion. The meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Councilor Cory Tiefenthaler moved to adjourn; Councilor Christine Madden seconded and the motion carried. The record notes the motion passed but does not provide a roll-call tally or a recorded vote breakdown.