Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meeting Minutes
Regular MeetingUtica, NY · May 12, 2026
Minutes
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment – Regular Meeting
May 12, 2026
The meeting is called to order at 3:06 PM
Present: Michael Galime, Mayor;
Frank Meola, Comptroller;
Mark Sokolowski, DPW Commissioner;
Katie Aiello, 1st Ward Councilmember
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 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF UTICA AND
THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION INC. LOCAL 1000
A motion is made by Mayor Galime
The motion is seconded by Sokolowski
Ayes: Galime, Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF UTICA AND
THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION INC. LOCAL 1000
A motion is made by Mayor Galime
The motion is seconded by Aiello
Ayes: Galime, Aiello, Sokolowski, Meola – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $262,948.14 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO
VARIOUS ACCOUNTS. FY 26-26 YEAR END CLOSE
A motion is made by Meola
The motion is seconded by Mayor Galime
Ayes: Meola, Galime, Sokolowski, Aiello – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $244.84 FROM SECTION 8 TELEPHONE TO
SECTION 8 CONTRACTED SERVICES. TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VOUCHER #191930
A motion is made by Sokolowski
The motion is seconded by Aiello
Ayes: Sokolowski, Aiello, Meola, Galime – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $2,215.40 FROM SEWER EXPEND OTHER
EQUIPMENT TO SEWER FUND EXPENDITURES. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS, “0” ACCOUNT BALANCE
A motion is made by Mayor Galime
The motion is seconded by Meola
Ayes: Galime, Meola, Sokolowski, Aiello – 4
Nays: 0
Adopted.
A motion to Adjourn made by Aiello
Seconded by Sokolowski
Adjourned at 3:14 PM
Melissa Sciortino
Secretary
Certify To: Budget, Comptroller May 12, 2026
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment
2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year
Sponsored By: Mayor Galime
Yeas: Galime, Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 4
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 May 13th, 2026
Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk
Certify To: Budget, Comptroller May 12, 2026
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment
2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year
Sponsored By: Mayor Galime
Yeas: Galime, Aiello, Sokolowski, Meola – 4
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 May 13th, 2026
Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk
Certify To: Budget, Comptroller May 12, 2026
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment
2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year
Sponsored By: Mr. Meola
Yeas: Meola, Galime, Aiello, Sokolowski – 4
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 May 13th, 2026
Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk
Certify To: Budget, Comptroller May 12, 2026
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment
2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year
Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski
Yeas: Sokolowski, Aiello, Meola, Galime – 4
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 May 13th, 2026
Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk
Certify To: Budget, Comptroller May 12, 2026
City of Utica
Board of Estimate & Apportionment
2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year
Sponsored By: Mayor Galime
Yeas: Galime, Meola, Sokolowski, Aiello – 4
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 May 13th, 2026
Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk
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