During its budget discussions Wednesday evening the Town Council gave its tentative approval to continue several agreements with agencies that provide services here.

Staff had recommended 50-percent cuts to most of the contracts, but the council felt it was not necessary to make such dramatic cuts, in fact the request from the Community Theater was fully funded at $70,240.

The Boys & Girls Club had asked for $100,000; staff proposed $40,000; and the council approved $64,000, a 20 percent decrease.

The council approved $24,000 for the Extended Hands Food Bank, also a 20 percent cut from the current fiscal year.

JumpStartBiz, a local business incubator, was approved for $4,500, the same amount as this year. However, the group had asked for $25,000.

The Tourism Bureau will also receive the same as it did this year, $103,000, and the the Posse is slated to received $15,000 for vehicle maintenance.

The council will continue its budget discussion with a special meeting Monday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Members will cover the capital improvement proposal and discuss a merit increase in wages for employees.