HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-01 SpecialTOWN OF GROTON — MINUTES OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 AT 7:30 PM
THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD
Town Officers Present:
Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor
Richard Gamel, Councilperson
Brian Klumpp, Councilperson
April L. Scheffler, Town Clerk
Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper
Town Officers Absent: Also Present:
Crystal Young, Councilperson
Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson
The purpose of the Special Meeting was for the Town Clerk to present the Board with the 2020 Tentative
Budget and for discussion thereon.
Supervisor Scheffler and Mr. Rankin explained that they had received requests for the Fire and
Ambulance Contracts after the Tentative Budget had been completed. After some discussion, the Board
felt that they would have a discussion with the representatives from the Fire Department at the public
hearing. With the following resolution, the Tentative Budget becomes the Preliminary Budget.
RESOLUTION #19-089 - ACCEPT TENTATIVE BUDGET
MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, second Councilperson Klumpp
RESOLVED, that after review of the 2020 Fiscal Year Tentative Budget, the Town Board accepts it with
no changes.
Ayes - Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler
Nays -
Resolution Passed
After further discussion, the Town Board decided to reschedule the date for the Public Hearing on the
2020 Budget.
RESOLUTION #19 -090 - RESCHEDULE 2020 BUDGET HEARING & SPECIAL MEETING
MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel
RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby rescinds Resolution #19-088 dated September 10, 2019, and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reschedules the Public Hearing on the 2020 Fiscal Year
Preliminary Budget for Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm, immediately followed by a Public Hearing
on the 2020 Fiscal Year Fire & Ambulance Contracts, immediately followed by a Special Meeting at
which time the Board may take action on the 2020 Budget as well as discuss any other business to come
before the Board.
Ayes - Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler
Nays -
Resolution Passed
There being no further business, Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilperson
Klumpp, at 8:42 pm. Unanimous.
April L. Scheffler, RMC
Town Clerk