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Home My WebLink About2024-04-23-TB-FINAL-minutes1 TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses April 23, 2024 The meeting was held in person at the Town Hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg NY as well as via Zoom videoconference. Notice of Town Board meetings are posted on the Town’s website and Clerk’s board. Video recordings of meetings are available on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVIs--g9CpHIxdk9YxZyPw. CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Olson called the meeting to order at 7pm. ATTENDANCE: TOWN OFFICIALS: Supervisor- Katelin Olson Board members- Mary Bouchard, Michael Boggs, Rich Goldman, Liz Weatherby Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato Bookkeeper- Blixy Taetzsch Second Deputy Supervisor/Budget Officer- Michelle E. Wright MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: In person- Roxanne Marino, Linda Liddle, Becky Sims (RCAP Solutions representative), Amy Panek, Jennifer Ge, Alicia Long Via Zoom- Matt McKenna (engineer, MRB Group), Maddy Vogel APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion: Ms. Bouchard requested to add discussion of the town providing insurance for a skatepark facilitated by Mr. Woodring. Ms. Olson and Ms. Wright responded that it would not be currently covered and would be odd for the town to cover someone else’s program but would gather more information. Mr. Boggs moved to approve the agenda as presented. This was seconded by Ms. Weatherby and passed unanimously. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: (none) PRESENTATION: BECKY SIMS, RCAP SOLUTIONS: Ms. Sims shared a presentation on the results from the Water Source Protection Plan Committee’s (WSPPC) water survey (see attached). Highlights of her presentation included: • Background on the survey • How it was distributed • Who responded- 348 households 2 • Results: o Well water is town residents’ primary source of drinking water o Most don’t know how old or how deep their well is o Water quantity- 13% did not always have enough o Quality- avg rating is fair but mostly weighted to poor and very poor quality ▪ Some quality issues could have health impacts ▪ Treatment- most are spending money to treat their water o Municipal water interest- 60% interested with willingness to pay various amounts o Concerns about the water supply- considerable concern mostly with manure & fertilizer or drought/flood The board thanked Ms. Sims. Mr. Goldman inquired about remedies for fertilizer issues from farms. Ms. Sims said it can be hard to demonstrate fertilizer is a cause and also hard to make a change due to NYS not regulating it. However, the county health dept can help if manure is spread close to a well. Ms. Weatherby added that in comp plan interviews the consultants suggested that education for farmers is helpful. Ms. Sims also recommended reaching out to the soil & water office for help. Ms. Marino said that the WSPPC will be getting a new NY Rural Water specialist… She responded to this survey and the protection plan is public education and information that some things can be tested for every year (e-coli & nitrates). PRESENTATION: 2023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW: Ms. Wright & Ms. Taetzsch shared a presentation (see attached). Ms. Wright said that this analysis is hand-crafted so the board should let her know if other information is desired. Discussion of end of year estimates. Highlights: • Results of operations • Reserves • Fund balance • Capital assets • Analysis of each fund OLD BUSINESS: ARPA PROCUREMENT AND PROCESS UPDATE; TENTATIVE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS Ms. Olson reminded everyone that the board identified 6 items to investigate further with regards to whether it could be funded by ARPA, knowing that we will not be able to fund everything. (See memo attached.) Mr. McKenna shared information on MRBs estimates (both pervious and impervious pavement) for the town hall parking lot. 3 He clarified that “utility” referred to the power infrastructure for the parking lot but not necessarily light fixtures. They don’t see impervious pavement very often due to the associated maintenance- it needs to be swept/cleaned or the surface will plug. Normal asphalt rebuild will require 16-18” excavation but permeable/pervious will require about 3-4 ft of stone sub-base as well as reservoir and storage of the water that it traps. Geotechnical tests will be needed to ensure that the soil will take the water/ water will infiltrate the soil. Also requires trucking to remove all the material. Mr. Boggs said that asphalt gets recycled nowadays so it is more sustainable. Mr. Mckenna said that you cannot add sand or salt for ice to the pervious pavement. Ms. Olson said that she recommends that a new non-permeable pavement parking lot gets funded by ARPA and the town starts work on this project ASAP. Legal costs will also need to be incurred due to the shared portions of the lot. She also suggests that the remaining funds be spent on known security upgrades. Mr. Boggs would prefer to seed each project rather than using it all for the parking lot. Ms. Olson said that the parking lot will take up a lot of administrative time and it is not reasonable to try to work on all the projects at once and the other projects can be budgeted for or by using fund balance. Mr. Goldman, Ms. Bouchard agree to prioritize the parking lot. Ms. Weatherby is concerned that the parking lot estimate could increase as time goes on. Ms. Olson requested permission to start on the parking lot tomorrow and once costs are confirmed then make decisions on other projects if there is money left over. Mr. Goldman moved to commit the funds to the parking lot Mr. Boggs said that this project doesn’t benefit that many people. Ms. Olson noted that the parking lot offers the only ADA accessible entrance to the town hall. RESOLUTION #77 of 2024: RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board directs the Town Supervisor to oversee the necessary scoping and contractual work necessary to proceed with the parking lot project as identified through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) review process. Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard Friendly amendment to language. Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye 4 Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 4/23/24 NEW BUSINESS: CONSENT AGENDA OF RESOLUTIONS # 78-79: RESOLUTION #78 OF 2024: AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN LETTER OF INTENT FOR VOLVO L90H LOADER WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has received a quote for a Volvo L90H Loader, dated 2/16/2024 for the total purchase price of $141,431, for the replacement of the 2019 Case Loader (# NJF244037), inclusive of all required accessories, which is a planned purchase per the Highway Capital Equipment Plan; and WHEREAS, the source for this purchase and quote is via Sourcewell and through a vendor who has been awarded a New York State Piggyback Contract through the NYS Office of General Services Procurement Services (contract # PC69437), and per the Town ’s Procurement Policy and General Municipal Law §103(3), purchases made using County or State contracts are exceptions to competitive bidding requirements, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a letter of intent to purchase the Volvo L90H loader. RESOLUTION #79 OF 2024: APPOINTMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PAY RATE FOR RECREATION SPECIALIST RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves hiring Zak Kozlowski to fill the open Recreation Specialist position at a pay rate of $22/hour for an average of 15 hours per week beginning April 29, 2024; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the probationary period is set for one year after date of hire. Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 4/23/24 APPROVAL OF GENERIC ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING PROJECTS RESOLUTION #80 OF 2024: APPROVAL OF GENERIC ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING PROJECTS 5 RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approves the generic escrow agreement for development or planning projects in the Town of Ulysses, which enables professional and/or legal services (i.e. consultant costs) to be paid for by the applicant per Town of Ul ysses Zoning Code § 212-6 “Fees for permits.” Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Ms. Bouchard Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 4/23/24 OLD BUSINESS: FUND BALANCE POLICY Ms. Taetzsch shared a draft policy. The board discussed the policy, with plans of bringing back a final version for approval. JUSTICE COURT CONSOLIDATION – CONSIDERATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING Ms. Olson noted that a public hearing is not required but is important to get public feedback. She added that NYS will provide a judge is out for a longer term. RESOLUTION # 81 OF 2024: SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF TOWN COURT JUSTICES FROM TWO TO ONE WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses currently has two Justices for the Town Court. The Town Board has determined that it will be in the best interests of the Town to reduce the number of Town Court Justices from two to one due to a reduction in revenue and reason able case load for a single jurist, effective upon the expiration of Justice Thomas Schlee’s current term on December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to hold a public hearing with respect to the proposed reduction as stated hereinabove. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses with respect to the proposed reduction of the number of Town Court Justices on May 14, 2024 at 7 p.m.; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause public notice of said hearing to be given as provided by law. Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs Rollcall vote called Olson aye 6 Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 4/23/24 PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ALTERATIONS – CONCERNS BY ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD Ms. Olson said that a property on Taughannock Blvd. in the town’s Conservation District is slated to be added to NYS Ag District #2. She said th at she spoke with Legislator Koreman and at the 5/7 county meeting a final determination will be made by legislature. Ms. Weatherby said that she believed that the town’s zoning (local law) will still be in effect even if the property it is added to the state district unless the property owner seeks an exemption from NYS. Other board members questioned whether this was accurate. Ms. Olson agreed to get clarity and advocate whatever the board’s preference is to the county. UPCOMING EVENTS May 14 – Regular Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall May 27 – Town Offices Closed, Memorial Day May 28 – Regular Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall June 6- All staff training APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLUTION #82 OF 2024: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes as presented from 4/9/24 Regular Meeting. Moved: Mr. Goldman Seconded: Mr. Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 4/23/24 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 min limit per person): Ms. Liddle suggested for ARPA funds that it would be helpful to notify every group who is hoping to get funded that the board will consider their projects in 2025. 7 Ms. Marino thanked the board for thorough ARPA considerations and suggested that the well testing project can be paid for from the B fund. She added that if we qualify for Clean Energy funding we could receive up to $60k; and we may be able to get funding for stormwater as well. ADJOURN: Mr. Goldman made a motion to adjourn at 9:22pm. This was seconded by Ms. Bouchard and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk 5/9/24 8 APPENDIX: (See attached pages) Drinking Water Survey Results Becky Sims, MPA Community Specialist RCAP Solutions Town of Ulysses April 23, 2024 Background •Purpose: Inform Town planning –DWSP2, Comprehensive Plan, infrastructure •Method: Postcard mailer with online survey link to 1,334 property owners –Town only, no Village •Town Water Source Protection Plan Committee •28 question online survey –Survey123; paper copies at Town Hall •Survey open 10/31/23 –1/21/24 2 Responding Households 3 Average household size is 2.3 people 348 Households Response Rate = 26% Results – Water Source 4 217 86 55 23 14 9 1 54 260 0 55 30 3 7 2 9 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Well Bottled Water Municipal Water Direct fromCayuga Lake Delivered Spring Rain Water Two or more Water Source Drinking Water Household Water Results - About the Well A lot is unknown! 5 What is the depth of your well? Percentage of Responses (#) 10 feet or less 3% (10) 11-49 feet 10% (28)50-99 feet 15% (43)100-199 feet 16% (47)More than 200 feet 9% (27) Unknown 47% (136)(N=289; No response = 59) What year was the well constructed? Percentage of Responses (#) 1900 or earlier 1% (4)1901-1949 2% (6)1950-1969 7% (19)1970-1989 16% (47)1990-1999 13% (36)After 2000 18% (52)Unknown 44% (126)(N=287; No response = 61) Results – Water Quantity 6 Yes 87% No 13% Do you always have enough drinking water? Yes No Results – Water Quality 7 40 70 88 75 54 0 20 40 60 80 100 Excellent Good Fair Poor Very poor How would you rate the quality of your untreated water? Results - Water Quality 8 61% 48%47% 33%28%27% 19%16%10%9%7%4%3%3%2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Does your untreated water have any of the following problems? Results – Treatment and Cost 9 More respondents treat household water (69%) than treat drinking water (60%) 50 83 67 69 29 20 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Nu m b e r o f R e s p o n s e s Amount spent annually on water supply 48% (161 respondents) made a major investment in the water system in the last 10 years, with costs averaging $4,445. Results – Municipal Interest 10 Uninterested 23% Neutral 17%Somewhat interested 21% Very interested 39% How interested are you in changing your water source to a municipal water system, if available? 105 101 19 25 9 47 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 How much would you be willing to pay for municipal water service per year? N = 313 N = 306 Results - Concerns 11 26 30 30 53 58 69 71 76 102 145 149 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 Other Oil or gas wells Salt storage or application Harmful Algal Blooms N/A No concerns Lack of water supply due to pumping of… Contamination from septic systems Chemicals or petroleum contamination Pesticide storage or application Drought and/or flood Manure and fertilizer storage or applications Number of Responses Please indicate if you are concerned with the following issues affecting your water supply: Questions? Becky Sims, MPA Community Specialist RCAP Solutions 607-233-3824 bsims@rcapsolutions.org 12 Town of Ulysses 2023 FINANCIAL YEAR OVERVIEW 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW 2023 Financial Year in Review Using past two years as template for annual review Broad overview funds included: A, B, DA, DB, SM, SW3 Questions, follow up plan AFR (formally known as the AUD) submitted on time at the end of February Independent audit We will be scheduling a time when the auditors can come to a Town Board meeting Across Funds: Results of Operations 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW EOY Estimate Actual Difference Difference as % of Actual EOY Estimate Actual Difference Difference as % of Actual A 1,132,928$ 1,061,501$ 71,427$ 6.73%1,049,827$ 1,125,922$ 76,095$ 6.76% B 299,972$ 275,156$ 24,816$ 9.02%233,096$ 250,348$ 17,252$ 6.89% DA 603,929$ 633,710$ (29,781)$ -4.70%518,488$ 559,593$ 41,105$ 7.35% DB 324,951$ 294,213$ 30,738$ 10.45%358,512$ 361,323$ 2,811$ 0.78% SM 449,771$ 449,771$ -$ 0.00%440,050$ 457,354$ 17,304$ 3.78% SW3 409,897$ 384,980$ 24,917$ 6.47%383,482$ 387,884$ 4,402$ 1.13% Appropriations does not include additions to reserves Revenue does not include reserve appropriations Cells in green have been corrected since 4/19/24 version of slides Across Funds: Reserves 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW Fund 12/31/23 Total Reserves 2023 Additions (includes investment income) 2023 Appropriated 2024 Budgeted Reserve Additions 2024 Budgeted Reserve Appropriations A (General Townwide)525,564$ 259,142$ 10,196$ 6,000$ -$ B (General Part Town)93,994$ 3,435$ -$ 5,000$ -$ DA (Highway Townwide)727,326$ 144,090$ -$ -$ 117,754$ DB (Highway Part Town)187,255$ 53,672$ -$ -$ -$ SW3 (Water District 3)61,553$ 1,430$ -$ 29,500$ -$ SM (EMS) Across Major Funds 1,595,692$ 461,769$ 10,196$ 40,500$ 117,754$ 2023 Reserve Activity 2024 Budgeted Reserve Activity n/a n/a Across Funds: Fund Balance 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW 12/31/23 UAFB Actual 2024 Appropriations* 12/31/23 UAFB as % of '24 Appropriations* A 438,943$ 1,208,416$ 36% B 241,093$ 360,797$ 67% DA 211,917$ 822,761$ 26% DB 196,839$ 384,800$ 51% SM 124,704$ 440,255$ 28% SW3 59,486$ 210,969$ 28% *Appropriation total does not include debt payment or reserve additions Unappropriated Fund Balance (UAFB) 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 A (General Townwide)30%36%54%55%34%36% B (General Part Town)43%50%49%52%56%67% DA (Highway Townwide)28%44%58%26%23%26% DB (Highway Part Town)47%39%51%30%34%51% SW3 (Water District 3)*46%44%46%35%28%28% SM (EMS)28%37%29%29%30%28% Historic Comparison: Unappropriated Fund Balance (UAFB) as % of Appropriations Across Funds: Capital Assets 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 Beginning Ending Fixed Assets Balance Additions Deletions Adjustments Balance Land 173,569.00$ 173,569.00$ Buildings 932,185.38$ 932,185.38$ Equipment 1,499,416.46$ 299,619.77$ (48,831.40)$ 1,750,204.83$ Infrastructure 6,546,401.81$ 111,295.21$ 6,657,697.02$ Total 9,151,572.65$ 410,914.98$ (48,831.40)$ -$ 9,513,656.23$ 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 Beginning Ending Accumulated Depreciation Balance Additions Deletions Adjustments Balance Buildings 409,928.64$ 43,451.66$ 453,380.29$ Equipment 962,177.44$ 149,052.64$ (48,831.40)$ 1,062,398.68$ Infrastructure 4,199,096.68$ 140,185.29$ 4,339,281.97$ Total 5,571,202.76$ 332,689.59$ (48,831.40)$ -$ 5,855,060.95$ 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW A Fund: Townwide  Program/services highlights Special election IT upgrade Grant administration Active grants: County grants for rec program and jville park, DEC grants for culvert engineering report and comp plan update, BRIDGE NY Curry Rd. Continued development of community organization funding process Continued development of multiyear planning and budgeting processes LDC membership Youth Development YEP PS bubble for pandemic catch up Transition to YD programming in-house Recreation programming continued to grow with expanded courses throughout the year (including adult programs) and increased summer camp enrollment 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW A Fund: Townwide Relative to the 2023 Modified Budget  Areas of underspending Town Hall Eq Over-earning revenue categories Sales tax, Rec Dept. fees 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW B Fund: Outside Village  Program/services highlights Comp plan update Administrative support Systems and communications  Relative to the 2023 Modified Budget Areas of underspending B fund vehicle, Comp Plan CE, Over-earning revenue categories Sales tax, building permits 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW DA Fund: Townwide Highway  Program/services highlights Snow removal, equipment capital planning and purchases  Relative to the 2023 Modified Budget Areas of underspending Reminder: highway funds cannot have contingency lines Health insurance Snow Removal Over Time 2023 OT: 205.50 hours 2022 OT: 343.5 hours 2021 OT: : 169 hours Over-earning revenue categories Sales tax, equipment sales 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW DB Fund: Highway  Program/services highlights Long term improvements to town-owned roads, culvert and ditch maintenance, paving and culvert capital planning  Relative to the 2023 Modified Budget Areas of underspending CHIPs rolls over Over-earning revenue categories Sales tax 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW SM Fund  Ambulance revenue (SM 1289) Budgeted = $89,000 EOY Estimate during budget season = $87,519 2023 Actual = $104,823 2023 3 yr average 5 yr average 73,802$ 110,473$ 76,375$ 81,209$ 89,678$ 104,823$ 91,903$ 92,512$ 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022  Ambulance SM Tax Levy (SM1001) 2023 3 yr average 5 yr average 251,907 341,031 332,134 337,116 339,937 352,531 343,195$ 340,550$ 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 4/23/20242023 FINANCIAL YEAR REVIEW SW3 Fund Service highlights Radio meters installed for most of district Software upgrades Areas of underspending Budgeted reserve use unneeded due to operational underspending in other lines (i.e. no water main break, etc.) The Supervisor’s Office has fulfilled the resolution (3/12/24) of the Town Board to “oversee the investigation of the following projects for cost determinations per the Town’s Procurement Policy for potential expenditures of American Recovery Fund Act monies” for six projects. Enclosed in the packet for the 4/23/24 Town Board meeting are the estimates and early scoping materials for all six projects: 1) Town Hall parking lot replacement; 2) Design and installation of generator at the Highway Barn; 3) Stormwater plan; 4) Transition funds for the Trumansburg/Ulysses Summer Camp to Camp Barton in 2025; 5) Private well testing program; 6) Town Hall safety assessment. Currently there is $229,449 available in ARPA funds that need to be allocated by the Town Board in this process. The recommendation from the Town Supervisor is that the Town Board proceeds with the development of full scoping materials and a Request for Proposals document for the replacement of the parking lot. It is recommended that any additional ARPA funds, if any remain after contractual obligations on the parking lot construction, be allocated to identify security upgrades at Town Hall. The parking lot replacement would include: - removal of current pavement - the installation of either permeable or non-permeable pavement in full or in part; - the installation of stormwater controls; - installation of infrastructure for lighting. Estimates of this work range from approximately $189,260 - $309,440, excluding an initial estimate of about $5,000 in legal costs associated with the unique configuration of the property related to its complicated ownership. Reasons to proceed with the parking lot replacement project include: --Board prioritization: In discussions on 3/12/24, the Town Board identified this as the replacement of the parking lot, with necessary safety and stormwater upgrades, as the proposal of the greatest need. --Cost estimates would nearly meet or exceed the balance of ARPA funds available: Proceeding with this project efficiently will allow the Town Board to determine if any APRA funds would be available for allocation to another project before the end of 2024, as required by the terms of the funding. --Danger to the public: Deferred maintenance for more than 10+ years has resulted in serious deterioration of the space, and puts at risk members of the public, staff, and vehicles that utilize this entrance. --Safe accessibility: ARPA funds will be used to install the Town’s only ADA accessible entrance of the parking lot, further necessitating replacement of the space to improve public access. --Insurance concerns: The Town’s insurance has raised concerns related to insufficient lighting (safety risk) and deterioration (risk to people and vehicles). --Increasing repair costs: Due to inflation, supply chain constraints, and contractor demand, the broad estimate from 2021 was $100,000 for non-permeable pavement, while the 2024 estimate is ~$189,000. Using all permeable pavement (if possible) will cost ~$300,000. Further delay on this project will only lead to increased costs to the Town, as the persistent inflation rates do not indicate a pending recession and potential drop in costs for infrastructure. --Significant time needed to get to construction contract: Completing the contractual work necessary before the end of 2024 for a project this complex requires moving swiftly to go into the formal scoping and RFP phases. If the Town Board would like to consider permeable pavement (Please see accompanying timeline outlining the process to bring this project to completion.) --Savings to the taxpayer for a required project: Previous Town Boards did not specifically save for the replacement of the parking lot and it is unlikely to be an appealing grant-funded project, so the use of ARPA funds will have a direct benefit to Town taxpayers. Alternatives to paying for this project include unappropriated fund balance from the A Fund, the A Fund Repair Reserve (A882 balance of $$80,986) or the A Fund Capital Reserve (A878 balance of $271,853). Important to note here is that the developing capital plan for the Town Hall will require the use of both of those reserves. Overages beyond any ARPA funds would also need to come out of these lines. Reasons to proceed with security upgrades with any remaining ARPA funds: --Assessments of internal security deficiencies have been previously circulated to the Town Board members. Security and insurance professionals have visited the property and made recommendations about how to increase the safety of Town Hall staff and members of the public, in light of concerning incidents that have occurred in Town Hall in 2024. --Any remaining ARPA funds left after the scoping and design phases of the parking lot replacement have been completed will be quickly and appropriately allocated to address known deficiencies that will otherwise be paid for out reserves, contingency and/or fund balance in 2024 and 2025.