Hopkinsville City Council heard the first financial report of the new fiscal year at Tuesday’s meeting and got a brief update on Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center renovations.
Chief Financial Officer Robert Martin says the fiscal year has gotten off to a strong start, as payroll tax collections have already started to come in well over budget—about a 24.8 percent increase from this time last year.
He says while people are still hiring and looking for new employees, many places have upped their wages for retention efforts, and employees are often working overtime, resulting in the increase.
Public Works Director Mike Perry gave a brief update on the water park repairs, saying things are in motion and they remain on schedule to reopen next year.
The Hopkinsville Police Department recognized two recently promoted officers—Sergeant Michael Atkins and Sergeant Matthew Overby, who were sworn-in and pinned at the meeting.