The Lyman Town Council gave its final approval for the town’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.
The unanimous approval came at the Town Council’s regular meeting on Monday, June 8. Next year’s budget includes $12,403,157 of projected revenue and $11,417,319 of projected expenditures, with no impact on the town’s millage rate.
Some major changes for next year’s budget include a projected spending increase of $2,298,476, with the largest increase being to the town’s capital fund. The budget also includes a new $20,000 line item for community support projects, intended to go to local nonprofits doing impactful work in the Lyman community.Â
Approval of the budget was Council’s only item of old business. For a closer look at next year’s budget, June 8 council meeting agenda packet.
In new business, Council unanimously approved an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. Council amends the budget at the end of each fiscal year to more accurately reflect the year’s revenues and expenditures. Council will hear the ordinance once more in July for final approval.
Council then considered an ordinance that would establish regulations for derelict vehicles within town limits. Discussion around this issue began in March, when Lyman Mayor David Petty brought up concern over current town policies, which allow for residents to have an unlimited number of non-functional cars in their yards.
The proposed ordinance would amend Article VIII, Section 816 of the town code, which deals with the parking and storage of certain vehicles. It would allow for up to one non-functional vehicle per residential property that is undergoing repair. Any other derelict vehicles would have to be stored inside a garage or building.
Council approved the ordinance with a vote of 5-1, with Council member Jack Bellaire in opposition and Council member Adam Crisp being absent. For a full look at the proposed ordinance, see the June 8 council meeting agenda packet. Council will hear the ordinance once more before final approval.
The next item considered by Council was a resolution to purchase two sewage pumps for the Pizza Hut Pump Station. The $25,000 project aims to replace aging infrastructure at the station, and funds will come from the town’s Wastewater Fund. Council approved the purchase unanimously.
Council also unanimously approved a contract with Irondrive Concrete Coating to replace the restroom flooring at the Lyman Event Center and at Allison Park. The project will cost $12,300, to be pulled from the town’s Hospitality Tax Fund.
The final action item for Council was a resolution to adopt the Town of Lyman Emergency Declaration and Emergency Operations Policy. This is a master document explaining what steps the town will take when an emergency arises. Council approved the policy unanimously.
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