Common Council Meeting (Special Meeting) -- 03.18.2024
Special MeetingUtica, NY · March 18, 2024
Agenda
Proposed Ordinance No. 1
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Non Property Tax Items A403 111001 City Sales Tax $19,750,000
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 2
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Non Property Tax Items TBD Cannabis Excise Tax $0 $200,000 $200,000
Rationale:
Projecting revenue from the city’s 3% tax of cannabis sales to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 3
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Non Property Tax Items TBD Parking Meters $0 $50,000 $50,000
Rationale:
Install 310 parking meters the city bonded for in 2023 to collect parking revenue and reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 4
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Licenses & Permits A407 255501 Building Permits $500,000 $600,000 $100,000
Rationale:
Increase projection based on 3 year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 5
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Departmental Income TBD Vacant Properties Registry $0 $150,000 $150,000
Rationale:
Begin implementing Sec. 2-6-402 for Vacant Building Registration fees to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 9
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Mayor A51210 441 Contracted Services $18,500 $5,000 -$13,500
Rationale:
Projection based on three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 10
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Budget A51210 101 Salaries $90,000 $100,000 $10,000
Rationale:
Additional salary to cover purchasing duties to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 11
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Purchasing A51210 101 Salaries $43,000 $0 -$43,000
Rationale:
Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 12
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Purchasing A51210 201 OFFICE EQUIPMENT $150 $0 -$150
Rationale:
Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 13
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Purchasing A51210 401 OFFICE SUPPLIES $150 $0 -$150
Rationale:
Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 14
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Purchasing A51210 403 POSTAGE $1,000 $0
Rationale:
Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 15
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Purchasing A51210 408 EDUCATION $200 $0 -$200
Rationale:
Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 16
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Purchasing A51210 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $1,500 $0 -$1,500
Rationale:
Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 17
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Purchasing A51210 802 SOCIAL SECURITY $3,290 $0 -$3,290
Rationale:
Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 18
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Corporation Counsel A51420 404 PRINTING $10,000 $1,000 -$9,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 19
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Corporation Counsel A51420 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $180,000 $160,000 -$20,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 20
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Engineering A51440 408 EDUCATION & TRAINING $5,000 $0 -$5,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 21
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Engineering A51440 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $90,000 $75,000 -$15,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 22
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
DPW Central Garage A51640 202 OTHER EQUIPMENT $40,000 $35,000 -$5,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 24
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER A51989 101 SALARY $65,000 $0 -$65,000
Rationale:
Eliminating due to vacancy and salary being below average for professional in the field to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 25
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER A51989 802 FICA $4,973 $0 -$4,973
Rationale:
Eliminating due to vacancy and salary being below average for professional in the field to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 26
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE ADMINISTRATION A53121 101 SALARIES $449,891 $386,113 -$63,778
Rationale:
Removing vacant Police Relations position to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 28
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION A53122 461 REPAIRS $220,000 $175,000 -$45,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 30
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE UNIFORM DIVISION A53123 103 OVERTIME PAY $200,000 $150,000 -$50,000
Rationale:
Use ARPA to fund remainder $50,000 for overtime pay to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 31
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE UNIFORM DIVISION A53123 108 NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL $160,000 $150,000 -$10,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 33
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE CRIMINAL A53124 108 NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL $160,000 $150,000 -$10,000
INVESTIGATION DIVISION
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 34
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
CITY COURT A53170 422 ELECTRIC SERVICE $75,000 $65,000 -$10,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 35
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
CITY COURT A53170 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $175,000 $160,000 -$15,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 36
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
CITY COURT A53170 461 REPAIRS $25,000 $20,000 -$5,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 37
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE ADMINISTRATION A53411 202 OTHER EQUIPMENT $5,000 $0 -$5,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 39
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE PREVENTION A53413 106 REPLACEMENT OVERTIME $20,000 $15,000 -$5,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 40
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE PREVENTION A53413 206 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $15,000 $5,000 -$10,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 41
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE TRAINING A53414 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $70,000 $60,000 -$10,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 42
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE TRAINING A53414 44101 CONTRACTED FOOD SERVICE $80,000 $50,000 -$30,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 44
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 45
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE MECHANIC A53417 202 OTHER EQUIPMENT $10,000 $5,000 -$5,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 46
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE EMT A53418 202 OTHER EQUIPMENT $75,000 $60,000 -$15,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 47
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE EMT A53418 408 EDUCATION & TRAINING $75,000 $43,000 -$32,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 48
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE EMT A53418 44101 CONTRACTED EMT BILLING $160,000 $150,000 -$10,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 49
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
DPW GARAGE A55132 461 REPAIRS $25,000 $20,000 -$5,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 51
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
PARKS MAINTENANCE A57110 463 FUEL $55,000 $50,000 -$5,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 52
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 53
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
INFRASTRUCTURE A57130 461 REPAIRS $15,000 $500 -$14,500
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 54
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
SKI CHALET A57181 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $100,000 $10,000 -$90,000
Rationale:
Based on expenses from three year average. Contract remainder of desired services out to bid before city
takes on financial obligation and responsibility for services to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 56
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
FIRE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A59091 803 MEDICAL $4,908,461 $4,685,349 -$223,112
Rationale:
Expecting only 5% increase based on the averages from prior years and being that our current year was
projected extra high at a 20.63% increase to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Proposed Ordinance No. 57
Proposed Resolution No.
Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Explanation provided to council on: / /
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A59092 803 MEDICAL $4,884,133 $4,662,127 -$222,006
Rationale:
Expecting only 5% increase based on the averages from prior years and being that our current year was
projected extra high at a 20.63% increase to reduce tax levy.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus
AYES _______ NAYS _______
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson
DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
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