10-20-2022 Budget

TOWN BOARD BUDGET MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. TOWN HALL, 2354 COUNTY ROAD N PRESENT: Chairperson David Pfeiffer, Supervisors Eric Olson, Dick Green, Dana Stadler (virtually), Melanie Miller, and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Alex Mesdjian Chairperson Pfeiffer called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. BUSINESS: Discussion and work meeting on the 2023 Budget. The Board reviewed the proposed 2023 budget. They discussed the proposed road work. Further discussion followed. The Board finalized its review of anticipated revenues and expenditures for the 2023 budget. The Board determined to utilize the ATC Environmental Impact funds for the 2023 proposed road work, using the remaining one-time lump sum balance, and some of the annual ATC environmental impact funds-unrestricted reserves. The Board discussed employee wages and the proposed cost-of-living increase for 2023 being projected at 8.7%. Motion by Supervisor Miller, second by Sup. Olson, to increase employee wages across the board to 8.7% in the 2023 budget to reflect the cost-of-living increase. Motion carried 5-0. Possible action to direct the Town Clerk/Treasurer to publish a budget summary and notice of public hearing, as available. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Miller, to direct the Town Clerk/Treasurer to publish the 2023 budget summary at least 15 days prior to the budget hearing. Motion carried 5-0. The public hearing and adoption of the levy is scheduled for Nov. 15. 2022 with the Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Supervisor Olson, seconded by Sup. Miller, to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Carried unanimously. Maria Hougan, Clerk/Treasurer