Troy Local Development Corporation
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · November 18, 2022
Minutes
Audit and Finance Committee Meeting
Minutes
November 18, 2022
9:00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Ross, Christopher Nolin and Steve Strichman
ABSENT:
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Paul Socolow, Justin Miller, Matt Jones and Denee Zeigler
The audit and finance committee meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
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The board determined there was not a quorum of members present to review the
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minutes from the April 1, 2022 audit and finance committee meeting, therefore, the
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minutes will be certified as accurate and true by the acting secretary.
II. 2023 Budget Discussion and Recommendations
Mr. Strichman went over the proposed budget for years 2023 – 2028 and noted a
few changes from the previous draft as indicated in the notes. Changes include the
rent increase for County Waste, the BSM Banquet Loan payments and non-
operating revenue related to the County Waste PILOT and sale of Federal Street
property.
Motion to approve the cy2023 budget as discussed by the committee –
Steven Strichman
Second – Chris Nolin
Approved
III. Adjournment
With no other items to discuss, the audit and finance committee meeting was
adjourned at 9:09 a.m.
Motion to adjourn the audit and finance committee meeting at 9:09 a.m. -
Steven Strichman
Second - Chris Nolin
Approved
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Agenda
Chair Board Members
Vacant Chris Nolin
Vice-Chair
Andy Ross Executive Director
Audit & Finance Committee
Meeting Steven Strichman
November 18, 2022
9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
I. Minutes from the April 1, 2022 Audit and Finance Committee meeting.
II. 2023 Budget Discussion and Recommendation
III. Adjournment
Audit and Finance Committee Meeting
Minutes
April 1, 2022
9:00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Ross, Christopher Nolin and Steve Strichman
ABSENT: Justin Nadeau
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Miller, Esq., Mary Ellen Flores, Matt Jones, Chris Stephens,
Kim Ashe McPherson and Denee Zeigler
The regular board meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
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Vice chair Andy Ross called the meeting to order. Mr. Strichman introduced councilwoman Kim
Ashe McPherson who will be on the board starting next month.
I. Minutes
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The board determined there was not a quorum of members present to review the
minutes from the September 29, 2021 audit and finance committee meeting,
therefore, the minutes will be certified as accurate and true by the acting secretary.
II. Audit Presentation by Wojeski & Co.
Chris Stephens presented the deliverables of the cy2021 audit completed by his
team at Wojeski & Co. He provided a summary of two documents: Report to the
Board and Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report.
Mr. Stephens noted that the report to the board is required communication that is
issued at the end of an audit. He explained that management is responsible for the
accounting policies used by the organization. He noted that there were no
transactions that lacked authoritative guidance or consensus and all significant
transactions were recorded in the correct period. Mr. Stephens advised no
disagreements with management and requested that management supply us with a
management letter showing everything was complete and accurate. He added that it
was not found that the LDC had consultations with any other firms.
Mr. Stephens reviewed the audited financial statements with the board members.
He explained on page one shows the independent auditor’s report on the financial
statements. The auditor’s responsibility is to plan and perform an audit to express
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our opinion. Mr. Stephens advised that they are issuing an unmodified or clean
audit. He noted that the annual reports required for the ABO have been reviewed.
Mr. Stephens explained that there is a working capital deficit for corporation which is
listed as a concern. The concern and mitigation plans are discussed in Note B of the
report. Mr. Strichman advised he will set up a meeting with the new board member to
discuss the financial situation in greater detail.
Steven Strichman made a motion to approve the cy2021 Report to the
Board and Audited Financial Statements and recommend to the full board.
Christopher Nolin seconded the motion, motion carried.
III. Adjournment
With no other items to discuss, the audit and finance committee meeting was
adjourned at 9:14 a.m.
Steven Strichman made a motion to adjourn the audit and finance
committee meeting at 9:14 a.m.
Christopher Nolin seconded the motion, motion carried.
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Troy Local Development Corporation
2023 Budget Draft 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Presented 9/16/22 Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
Actuals EOY Est DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT
REVENUE & FINANCIAL SOURCES
Operating Revenues
Charges for Services $ 87,285 1 $ - $ 63,750 11 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000
Rental & Financing Income $ 66,523 2 $ 217,761 8 $ 230,010 12 $ 302,844 $ 303,628 $ 307,628
Other Operating Revenues $ 15,000 - - - - -
Nonoperating Revenues
Investment Earnings - - - - - -
State Grants/Subsidies - - - - - -
Federal Grants/Subsidies - - - - - -
Public Authority Subsidies - - - - - -
Other Nonoperating Revenues 170,000 9 119,000 13 61,000 ## 61,000 61,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt - - - - - -
Total Revenues $ 168,808 $ 387,761 $ 412,760 $ 438,844 $ 439,628 $ 443,628
EXPENDITURES
Operating Expenditures
Salaries and Wages
Other Employee Benefits
Professional Services Contracts $ 116,537 3 $ 71,939 $ 78,840 $ 78,840 $ 78,840 $ 78,840
Materials & Supplies - - - - - -
Other Operating Expenditures $ 4,873 4 $ 66,763 10 $ 64,000 $ 64,000 $ 64,000 $ 64,000
Nonoperating Expenditures
Payment on Principal of Bonds and Financing Arrangements $ 167,000 5 $ 167,000 $ 167,000 $ 167,000 $ 167,000 $ 167,000
Interest and Other Financing Charges $ 48,370 6 $ 39,881 $ 36,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000
Subsidies to Other Public Authorities - - - - - -
Capital Asset Overlay - - - - - -
Grants and Donations - - - - - -
Other Non-operating Expenditures 97,702 7 - - 115,000 14 100,000 -
Issuance of Debt - - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 434,482 $ 345,582 $ 345,840 $ 450,840 $ 435,840 $ 335,840
CONTRIBUTIONS OVER EXPENDITURES $ (265,674) $ 42,179 $ 66,920 $ (11,996) $ 3,788 $ 107,788
Cash B.O.Y $ 103,477 $ 159,656 $ 226,576 $ 214,580 $ 218,368
Cash E.O.Y. $ 103,477 $ 159,656 $ 226,576 $ 214,580 $ 218,368 $ 326,156
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IDA sharing @ 50% of fee
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CRC $30K, HBO $10K, County Waste PILOT $26K, BSM
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bookkeeping, legal, audit, management
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Depreciation
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HUD Loan Principal
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HUD Loan Interest
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CRC Grants - Covid $60K , Franklin Alley $66K and Siemens $10K
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Grid = $10,765 x 11 months = 118413 + BSM $1k/month County Waste Rent $70K
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PILOT from County Waste and Sale of Alamo
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Depreciation $5,041 +County Waste and ELOT PILOTs $28,000 + $20K Insurance
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