Village Board Approves $336,000 in Bills; Review Tax Receipts
Village of Beecher Board Meeting | January 12, 2026
Article Summary: The Beecher Village Board handled routine financial business, approving a substantial list of bills and payroll. The Village Clerk also reported on tax revenue received in December, totaling over $270,000.
Financial Report Key Points:
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Bills Approved: The board authorized the payment of bills and payroll totaling $336,963.45.
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Tax Revenue: Total tax income received for December 2025 was reported at $270,413.92.
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Committee Action: The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed variance reports prior to the vote.
The Beecher Village Board on Monday, January 12, 2026, authorized the payment of village expenses and reviewed incoming revenue figures.
Trustee Todd Kraus, chair of the Finance and Administration Committee, presented the list of bills and payroll. The board voted unanimously to approve payments in the amount of $336,963.45.
During the Village Clerk’s report, it was noted that the total tax income received for December 2025 amounted to $270,413.92. This figure includes sales tax, income tax, motor fuel tax, and other local revenue streams collected by the state and county on behalf of the village.
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