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Huntingdon Approves Audit

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Huntingdon (March 26) — The Huntingdon Town Council approved the 2017-2018 financial audit and a new intercom system for The Dixie during the March 26 meeting.
In the audit, the town’s financial position had the noted changes as announced by Mayor Dale Kelley. The General Fund had a net increase by $108,501, the Dixie Performing Arts Center had a fund balance increase of $20,372, supported by a budgetary transfer from the General Fund of $358,000 to generate a positive increase, the Public Improvement Fund increased by $3,444, the Drug Fund increased by $24,477, the Utility Fund had an increase of $747,266, and the Industrial Fund increased by $57,187.
Also on the town’s audit is the financial activity of the Carroll County Watershed Authority. The Town of Huntingdon provides the fiscal accounting services for the Authority and also has a financial responsibility in case of default by the Carroll County Watershed Authority.
Kelley said the auditors had no adverse findings in the administration of the budget.
Lowrance Sound Company was awarded the contract to provide the Clear-Com intercom system at a price of $24,600 and funded by a USDA grant. It will be installed at The Dixie.

A change order was approved for the filling of hollow cinder blocks with concrete to improve structural strength for a new building at the Kelley Sports Complex. The cost increase is $3,031 to make the total contract of $97,691.
The Council agreed to solicit bids to purchase additional automatic meter reading water meters.
First Baptist Church was approved to hold a 5K and one-mile run to raise money for youth ministries on the Court Square and Billy Cary Memorial Park.
RipTide and Lady RipTide were given permission to use Edwards Park for a fundraiser.
Kelley announced the Bassmaster Junior and High School National Championship tournament on the Carroll County 1000-Acre Recreational Lake on August 4-10.

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