Record of the Work Shop Meeting for the purpose of review of the 2007 Preliminary Budget held on Monday November 13, 2006 @ 7:00 PM with at the Brant Town Hall.
ATTENDANCE:
Deputy Supervisor John D. Arrigo
Town Clerk Thea A. Ells
Councilman Jeffrey W. Gier
Councilman John Chiavetta
Councilwoman Roseann Turner
Absent: Supervisor Leonard Pero
ALSO ATTENDED BY:
Kirk Ritz
Lee Brunelli
Linda Crouse
Dave & Christine Gierlinger
Accountant, Dick Gryska
Janet Bowman
Clark Borngraber
Judge Debra Ritz
Donna Marien
Thea A. Ells verifies that this meeting was posted in the Brant Town Hall, Brant Post Office, and Crier was notified:
The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor John Arrigo.
Pledge to the Flag
1.) Preliminary Budget
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was
Ayes 4 Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 0
ADOPTED: JUDGES CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES A1110.4 &A1110.41 is approved at $5,000.00 each ? a $500.00 (increase from 2006 Budget
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, with no second to increase Judges personal services A1110.1 & A1110.11 by $500.00.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was
Ayes 2 Arrigo, Gier,
Nays 2 Turner, Chiavetta
DEFEATED: JUDGES PERSONAL SERVICES A1110.1 & A1110.11 INCREASE by $750.00.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was
Ayes 3 Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 1 Arrigo
ADOPTED: JUDGES PERSONAL SERVICES A1110.1 & A1110.11 INCREASE OF $500.00. EACH FROM 2006 BUDGET
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was
Ayes 2 Gier, Turner,
Nays 2 Arrigo, Chiavetta
DEFEATED: COURT CLERKS PERSONAL SERVICES A1110.11 &A1110.12 INCREASE HOURLY RATE BY 3% (INCREASE FROM 2005 RATE)
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was
Ayes 3 Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 1 Arrigo
ADOPTED: COURT CLERKS PERSONAL SERVICES A1110.11 & A1110.12 INCREASE HOURLY RATE BY 2% (INCREASE FROM 2005 RATE)
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was
Ayes 2 Gier, Arrigo
Nays 2 Turner, Chiavetta
DEFEATED: SUPERVISORS CONTRACTUAL A1220.4 REDUCE TO $3,000.00 (REMAINS SAME AS 2006 BUDGET)
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was
Ayes 4 Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 0
ADOPTED: A1320.4 AUDIT INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING REDUCE TO $13,800.00 FROM 2005 AMOUNT
No motions made but acknowledged that A1220.2 AT 1,500., increase of 1,000., from 2006, A1355.4 at $2,000.00 - 500., reduction from 2006, A1410.4 AT $4,100. 00 - same as 2006 contractual amounts and A1620.4 AT $20,000.00 ? increase of 4,000., from 2006 would remain the same.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was
Ayes 4 Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 0
ADOPTED: A1630.4 COMMUNITY/ RECREATION BLDG. CONTRACTUAL REDUCE BY $500.00 FOR THE AMOUNT OF $10,500.00, (increase of $3,500. from 2006 Budget)
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was
Ayes 4 Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 0
ADOPTED: A1355.1 ASSESSORS- PERSONAL SERVICES TO CUT THE ASSESSORS ASSISTANT JOB AND REDUCE THE AMOUNT BY $4,600.00 OF THE 2005 AMOUNT
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was
Ayes 4 Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 0
ADOPTED: TO INCREASE THE CLEANERS/MAINTENANCE PAY FROM $7.50 PER HOUR TO $8.50 PER HOUR
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was
Ayes 4 Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 0
ADOPTED: A7020.1 RECREATIONAL PERSONAL SERVICES SET AT THE AMOUNT OF $27,000.00 (Increase of $500.00 from 2006 budget amount)
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was
Ayes 4 Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 0
ADOPTED: A7180.1 POOL PERSONAL SERVICES SET AT THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
(Increase of $4,500.00 from 2006 Budget amount)
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was
Ayes 4 Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 0
ADOPTED: TO RESCIND THE PREVIOUS MOTION CONCERNING A1110.11 & A1110.12 COURT CLERKS 2% PAY INCREASE.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was
Ayes 3 Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nays 1 Arrigo
ADOPTED: TWO (2) PERCENT INCREASE ON THE HOURLY RATE BASED ON 2005 RATE AND OR SALARY ACCORDINGLY OF THE FOLLOWING CLERKS AND PATROLMEN IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: A1110.11 & A1110.12, A1220.11, A1355.11, A1410.11, A3120.11 & A3120.12, and A5010.11
The workshop was adjourned at 9:00 PM on a motion from Councilman Gier and seconded by Councilman Chiavetta. 4 ayes 0 nays
Respectfully submitted,
Thea A. Ells
Brant Town Clerk
