BV Council Looks to Recoup Sales Tax

The Buena Vista City Council approved an effort to recoup sales tax fees they city should not have been charged, reviewed plans to convert a building in the downtown area to apartments, got various updates from department heads, and heard a plea from the police chief about parents safeguarding their children from sexual predators (see separate story) during their recent regular monthly meeting.
One council member also expressed displeasure with the significant pay raise approved for the mayor last month.
As a governmental entity, the city is exempt from paying sales tax. However, that is sometimes overlooked by contractors, etc., who may not know to not include them in their billing. The City Council approved a proposal from Clifford Harper, Jr. on behalf of Tax Spe...