After two public hearings this

month in Brooks concerning the town budget, it was passed at the regular

council meeting June 17.

The total operating budget

was $110,300, plus $30,000 to operate the library, for a total of $140,300.

A reserve fund for capital improvements was carried over in the amount

of $42,000.

The Brooks Water Department

will be operating under a budge amount of $44,310 and the town cemetery

has a budget amount of $13,700.

The council voted to allow

members of the LaFayette McLaws, Son of Confederate Veterans, to maintain

the old city cemetery. Camp commander, Scott Gilbert, also asked that

the camp be allowed to post a sign to that effect.

Town citizen Paul White spoke

about the problems of neighbor dogs coming onto his property, frightening

his own family and visitors. The council voted to look into a nuisance

ordnance and will check with other municipalities to obtain ideas for

one.

The next council meeting will

be July 15.