Sterling Agricultural Commission approves minutes, reports $7,970.06 balance and $1,000 scholarship payout

The Sterling Agricultural Commission approved the minutes of its June 4 regular meeting and received a treasurer's report showing a balance of $7,970.06 and a $1,000 withdrawal for a scholarship.

Katie Patton, a commission member, moved to approve the June 4 minutes; Rebecca Gervais, the recording secretary, seconded and the motion passed (vote tally not specified in the minutes). The treasurer's report recorded a balance of $7,970.06 and a $1,000.00 withdrawal for the Verna Cole Scholarship awarded for 2026.

The minutes note that a thank-you letter for the scholarship check, addressed to the 2026 recipient Brianna Gervais, was received and read into the record. Rebecca Gervais is listed in the minutes as the commission's recording secretary.

The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. after a motion to adjourn carried 4-0.