Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meeting Minutes
Regular MeetingUtica, NY · January 3, 2022
Minutes
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment – Regular Meeting
January 03, 2022
The meeting is called to order at 9:30 a.m.
Present: Robert M. Palmieri, Mayor;
William Morehouse, Comptroller;
Michael Galime, Common Council President;
David Short, Department of Public Works Commissioner
Absent: None.
Also Present: Heather Mowat, Budget Director;
Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk;
David Butler, Deputy City Clerk
A motion is made by Mr. Galime to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of
adjusting for unexpected postage due to USPS increase in August 2021.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Short.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A51431-404 (MAIL – PRINTING) TO A51431-403 (MAIL – POSTAGE); $2,000.00 TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mayor Palmieri to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose
of adjusting for unexpected repairs to EMT equipment.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A53418-471 (FIRE EMT – MISC.) TO A53418-461 (FIRE EMT – REPAIRS); $1,050.00 TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mr. Morehouse to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose
of adjusting for unexpected purchase of lifebands and cable sleeves.
The motion is seconded by Mayor Palmieri.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A53418-471 (FIRE EMT – MISC.) TO A53418-202 (FIRE EMT – OTHER EQUIPMENT); $2,000.00
TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mayor Palmieri to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose
of adjusting for unexpected repairs throughout the Police Station.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Galime.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A53121-214 (POLICE ADMIN – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT) TO A53121-461 (POLICE ADMIN –
REPAIRS); $6,000.00 TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mr. Galime to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of
adjusting for unexpected increase in gas price.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A53418-409 (FIRE EMT – TRAVEL) TO A53418-463 (FIRE EMT – GAS); $3,000.00 TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mr. Galime to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of
adjusting for unexpected increase in gas price, Electrical Inspector addition, and shipping.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A53625-461 (CODES – REPAIRS) TO A53625-463 (CODES – GAS & OIL) AND A53625-441 (CODES –
CONTRACTUAL); $2,000.00 TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mr. Galime to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of
adjusting for unexpected increase in insurance.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A57181-441 (SKI CHALET – CONTRACTUAL) TO A57181-431 (SKI CHALET – INSURANCE);
$543.00 TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mayor Palmieri to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose
of adjusting for unexpected printing of new employee handbooks.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Galime.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A51435-471 (HUMAN RESOURCES – MISC.) AND A51420-441 (LAW – CONTRACTUAL) TO
A51435-441 (HUMAN RESOURCES – CONTRACTUAL); $4,000.00 TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mr. Galime to vote on a Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds for the purpose of
adjusting for unexpected backflow preventive testing.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Morehouse.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR FROM
A51621-202 (FACILITIES – OTHER EQUIPMENT) TO A51621-441 (FACILITIES –
CONTRACTUAL); $1,500.00 TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mr. Morehouse to vote on a Resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation
regarding the 47th Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
The motion is seconded by Mr. Galime.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN 2021 – 2022 FISCAL
YEAR FOR 2021 – 2022 PAVING – CAPITAL OUTLAY (ACCOUNT #: H55197-211-V01); $176,000.00
TOTAL.
Ayes: Palmieri, Morehouse, Galime, Short – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion is made by Mr. Morehouse to adjourn the meeting.
The motion is seconded by Mr. Galime; none opposed.
The meeting is adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Melissa Sciortino, Secretary
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