NORFOLK, Neb. (AP) — Federal authorities have filed $218,000 in liens against a Norfolk city councilman over unpaid taxes.

The liens filed by the Internal Revenue Service were related to David Fauss’ personal and business obligations. He co-owns a restaurant at the Norfolk Regional Airport, Barnstormers.

Fauss says he’s been negotiating with the IRS and soon may reach a settlement. He says the trouble began when the restaurant opened in 2011 and he was not personally in charge.

Norfolk Mayor Sue Fuchtman says she’s spoken to Fauss about the liens and plans to address the issue with the City Council in a subcommittee meeting on Monday.