June 2, 2026 City Council

The Centerville City Council meeting on June 2, 2026, focused heavily on budgetary and tax-related matters. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a bid award for a lane striping project to RW Striping Precision Concrete Cutting, with no other bidders. The council discussed and adopted Resolution 2026-13, which proposed a 15.84% property tax rate increase to fund a new police officer position, medical insurance increases, and a fire assessment increase, generating approximately $369,103 in additional revenue. There was also a public hearing and subsequent adoption of Ordinance 2026-15 regarding the employee compensation schedule, reflecting a 2.9% cost of living adjustment. The council reviewed the compensation for the municipal justice court judge, maintaining the current salary despite workload decreases due to constitutional protections. Discussions included the impact of potential property tax eliminations on city services and the importance of public engagement through upcoming open houses and hearings. Other topics included maintenance issues related to drainage systems, general plan discussion scheduling, and community events planning. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter a closed session to discuss pending matters.