Katelyn M. Kriesel

2027 Town Budget

Preliminary townwide rate around $4.15 per $1,000 in villages; police contract and health insurance figures still unresolved.

Highway department project costs

Roughly $4.1 million spent so far, with final costs to be set when the project closes out.

Property Tax Cap Override for Fiscal Year 2027

No immediate tax change; the override preserves flexibility if the 2027 budget requires exceeding the cap.

Trash and brush collection bid extension

Contract value not yet determined; bids now due August 19, 2026.

Maxwell facility study and police department review

The study will look at building costs like the heating system and potential return on investment — groundwork for future spending decisions.

Trash and Brush Bid Delay

Contract terms may change; cost impact not yet known.

Highway equipment fleet renewal

About $371,825 total, both budgeted; the truck came in $12,558.82 under budget.

Town health insurance switch to Tompkins County consortium

Unknown until quotes come back; the application itself doesn't commit the town.

2027 tentative budget

The 2027 budget will set town spending and the tax levy for the coming year.

Boardroom audio upgrade

$31,767 from remaining ARPA funds.

Settlement of three tax certiorari lawsuits

Settled assessments could reduce the town's property tax base and revenue, though the settlement amounts were not disclosed in open session.

Town Clerk compensation

The reduction from 6% to 5% lowers the Clerk's proposed salary to approximately $72,902.

B-Fund Budget Deficit

The B-Fund shortfall will require budget adjustments during the year.

Vacant councilor seat

Bonadio forensic audit of town finances

No financial irregularities found; cost of implementing control recommendations not yet known.

IT services rebid for budget savings

Potential savings in one of the town's more expensive service contracts.

2026 fee schedule increases

Higher permit and service fees for residents and businesses starting in 2026.

Planning Board vs. Supervisor over engineer hire

Miller's engineering work is funded by developer escrow deposits at no cost to the town, per his proposal.

Property Assessments and Taxes

Could shift some property tax burden if a broad exemption is adopted; current town exemption levels already reduce affected veterans' bills by thousands.