BOONSBORO - The Town Council introduced a $1 million budget Monday that does not include an increased trash charges or funds for a third sheriff's deputy.
The council proposed lowering the minimum amount of gallons for which a flat sewer rate is charged. The change will raise $13,000 yearly in additional revenues, according to council member Kevin Chambers.
The council previously debated whether to retain its third deputy, whose salary is mostly paid by a federal grant that expires Sept. 30. If the proposed budget is adopted, the officer will return to work for the county after that date.
Chambers said monthly reports of police activity don't justify a need for three officers.
Other council members agreed. "I feel two would be sufficient for the community," said Richard Hawkins. "It will be easier to manage two cops versus three," said Chambers.