Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meeting Minutes

City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment – Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 The meeting is called to order at 3:03 PM Present: Frank Meola, Comptroller; Mark Sokolowski, DPW Commissioner; Rocco Giruzzi, Common Council President; Katie Aiello, 1st Ward Councilmember Also Present: 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF UTICA AND THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION INC. LOCAL 1000 A motion is made by Sokolowski The motion is seconded by Aiello Ayes: Sokolowski, Aiello, Giruzzi, Meola – 4 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF UTICA AND THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION INC. LOCAL 1000 A motion is made by Sokolowski The motion is seconded by Meola Ayes: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello, Giruzzi – 4 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $31,500 FROM POLICE CONTRACTED SERVICES TO ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT WAGES. TO FUND THE NEW KENNEL ATTENDANT POSITION A motion is made by Sokolowski The motion is seconded by Meola Ayes: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello, Giruzzi – 4 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE 2026-2027 CITY OF UTICA BUDGET IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT. ADD 1 KENNEL ATTENDANT A motion is made by Sokolowski The motion is seconded by Meola Ayes: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello, Giruzzi – 4  Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion to Adjourn made by Aiello Seconded by Giruzzi Adjourned at 3:05 PM Andrew Castilla Secretary Certify To: Budget, Comptroller June 23, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment FY 2026-2027 Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski Yeas: Sokolowski, Aiello, Meola, Giruzzi – 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 June 23rd, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller June 23, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment FY 2026-2027 Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski Yeas: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello, Giruzzi – 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 June 23rd, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller June 23, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment FY 2026-2027 Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski Yeas: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello, Giruzzi – 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 June 23rd, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller June 23, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment FY 2026-2027 Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski RESOLVED, the Table of Organization of the 2026-2027 City of Utica budget hereby be amended as follows: LOCATION A53321 - PARKING ENFORCEMENT GRADE/STEP 2025-2026 2026-2027 LONGEVITY HIRE DATE GROUP JOB JOB DESCRIPTION GRADE STEP DATE SALARY SALARY AMOUNT KENNEL ATTENDANT - 31,500 TOTAL WAGES - 31,500 - EXPLANATION: Fund new Kennel Attendant position Yeas: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello, Giruzzi – 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 June 23rd, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk