City Council Budget Workshop - June 8 2026

The Shelbyville City Council held a budget workshop on June 8, 2026, focusing primarily on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and a pay plan review. Council members discussed the implementation of a third-party pay study recommending salary adjustments estimated to cost approximately $1.4 million. There was debate about whether to implement the pay adjustments fully or in phases, with consensus leaning toward full implementation to retain quality employees. The council also reviewed budget allocations for local nonprofits, including the library and senior citizen center, debating potential increases in funding. The library's funding was proposed to remain at $164,812 for now, with a possible review at the end of June, while the senior center's budget was agreed to increase by $5,000 to $30,000. Other budget items discussed included software costs for solid waste management and personnel positions. The council planned to finalize and vote on the budget and pay plan in an upcoming meeting, with resolutions to be published by Thursday.