Council Member· month-level start: November 2023 (newcomer elected Nov 2023, ABC12). month-level end: April 2026 per council minutes roll calls (last present Mar 16, 2026; absent Apr 6; not on Apr 20 roll); resignation/vacancy record not located
Gary Wines
Burton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:19
- Avg per meeting
- 0:19
- Segments
- 6
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Top issues during term (9)(Taxes Budget)
250th Anniversary Banner Poles
No city funds planned; a state grant of less than $5,000 was requested.
911 Consortium technology upgrade cost
Could mean a future budget line item of roughly $47,000 when the upgrade is mandated.
2026 property assessment notices and 2.7% inflation multiplier
The 2.7% state multiplier caps taxable value growth for most properties; winter taxes are due by the end of February before county penalties apply.
Budget workshop dates set for May
Outdated DDA bylaws
No direct cost yet — just staff time to mark up the old documents.
Emergency DPW electrical failure and budget amendment
$80,896.24 approved so far, with more bills expected and a possible general fund transfer down the road.
Motor pool fleet and rising insurance costs
New equipment is on order; costs not stated.
Nathaniel Group lobbying agreement
A monthly retainer the council hopes to recoup many times over in grant dollars — terminable with 30 days' notice if it doesn't pay off.
Missing $1,000 Parks and Rec transfer
$1,000 of DDA funds earmarked for holiday activities is unaccounted for on the current report.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Wines was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.