Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meeting Minutes
Regular MeetingUtica, NY · April 28, 2026
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City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment – Regular Meeting
April 28, 2026
The meeting is called to order at 3:10 PM
Present: Michael Galime, Mayor;
Frank Meola, Comptroller;
Mark Sokolowski, DPW Commissioner;
Katie Aiello, 1st Ward Councilmember;
Rocco Giruzzi, Common Council President
Also Present: Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk;
Andrew Castilla, Deputy City Clerk;
Almir Kaltac, Budget Director
No objections to the previous meeting’s posted minutes
Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes waived
None opposed
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $7,287.50 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO
CONTRACTED SERVICES. 2026-2026 YEAR END CLOSE
A motion is made by Mayor Galime
The motion is seconded by Meola
Ayes: Galime, Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski, Giruzzi – 5
Nays: 0
Adopted.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $50,000 FROM ASSESSMENT SALARIES TO
CONTRACTED SERVICES. TO PAY OUT CONTRACTED RATE FOR THE ASSESSOR
A motion is made by Mayor Galime
The motion is seconded by Meola
Ayes: Galime, Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski, Giruzzi – 5
Nays: 0
Adopted.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $20,000 FROM FIRE LINE – PHYSICIAN FEES,
$23,784.98 FROM DPW – RETIREMENT. $43,784.98 TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
FOR PHYSICIAN FEES FOR RETIREES. WATER USEAGE INCREASE DUE TO ADDITIONAL ASSETS IN
PARKS
A motion is made by Meola
The motion is seconded by Mayor Galime
Ayes: Meola, Galime, Aiello, Sokolowski, Giruzzi – 5
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion to Adjourn made by Aiello
Seconded by Meola
Adjourned at 3:18 PM
Melissa Sciortino
Secretary
Certify To: Budget, Comptroller April 28, 2026
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment
2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year
Sponsored By: Mayor Galime
Yeas: Galime, Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski, Giruzzi – 5
Nays: 0 Adopted.
) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of
proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said
Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this April 29th, 2026
Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk
Certify To: Budget, Comptroller April 28, 2026
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment
2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year
Sponsored By: Mayor Galime
Yeas: Galime, Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski, Giruzzi – 5
Nays: 0 Adopted.
) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of
proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said
Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this April 29th, 2026
Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk
Certify To: Budget, Comptroller April 28, 2026
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment
2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year
Sponsored By: Mr. Meola
Yeas: Meola, Galime, Aiello, Sokolowski, Giruzzi – 5
Nays: 0 Adopted.
) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of
proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said
Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this April 29th, 2026
Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk
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