Beecher Hires New Firm for Financial Oversight, Reaffirms Banking Relationship
Village of Beecher Board Meeting | October 27, 2025
Article Summary: The Beecher Village Board took two key financial actions, approving an agreement with Pasbrig & Associates, LLC for accounting services and voting to keep its primary municipal banking services with First Community Bank after a lengthy review.
Village of Beecher Finance Key Points:
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The board approved an agreement with Nathan Pasbrig of Pasbrig & Associates to review the village’s monthly bank reconciliations.
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The move provides a “second set of eyes” on village finances, a role previously held by Maria Alexa, who passed away.
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After reviewing proposals, the board voted to maintain its primary banking relationship with First Community Bank.
The Village of Beecher on Monday, October 27, 2025, hired a new accounting firm for financial oversight and formally decided to continue its long-standing relationship with its local bank.
The board approved an agreement with Pasbrig & Associates, LLC to conduct monthly reviews of the village’s bank reconciliations. According to Clerk Janett McCawley, this provides an essential “second set of eyes” on the village’s books. The services were previously performed by Maria Alexa, who passed away earlier this year. The new firm, led by Nathan Pasbrig, specializes in municipal accounting and was recommended for its familiarity with village government finances. The service will be billed at $150 per hour.
In a separate action, the Finance and Administration Committee recommended, and the board approved, keeping the village’s primary municipal banking services with First Community Bank. Trustee Todd Kraus noted the decision came after a thorough review process, stating, “We’ve been beating this dead horse for a while.” The motion to remain with the current bank passed unanimously.
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