SILVERHILL, Ala. — The current economic crisis has many individuals and government entities feeling the pinch and the Town of Silverhill is no different.

The Silverhill Town Council voted unanimously to pass its 2009 budget on Monday, showing a nearly $100,000 budget deficit.

With expenditures totalling $943,225 and revenues of a projected $845,817, the town has a projected budget deficit of $97,408 for the coming year.

The town’s general fund is operating with a $18,758 deficit, with expenditures of $553,375 and $534,617 in revenue, while the town’s water and gas department has a budget deficit of $78,650 with expenses of $389,850 to revenues and $311,200.

The vote led a full docket on Monday night.

In other business Monday, the council:

— Adopted Ordinance No. 386 to provide for an increase in garbage rates as approved at the council’s Feb. 16 meeting.

— Adopted Resolution 416 to set up a bank account for Impact fees.

— Denied a request to donate the town’s old police car to the Stapleton Volunteer Fire Department.

— Tabled a measure to adopt a new ordinance concerning lot of record as recommended by the town’s Planning Commission.

— Voted to change the council’s March 16 meeting to Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. The council will hold a public hearing on annexation on Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Little Hall.

— Accepted the resignation of Jared Lyles for the town’s Planning Commission. Mayor Tim Wilson and Council Member Bert Jones will continue to serve as Council representatives to the Planning Commission.

— Voted to fill one vacancy on the town’s Planning Commission. Two vacancies remain.

— Approved the purchase of a roll-up door for the concession stand at the town’s ball park after Superintendent of Utilities Steve Williams reported that the structure had recently been broken into. The security door will cost $600.

— Approved the purchase of a sidearm for a Police Department reserve officer at a cost of $399.