November 5, 2009 Town Board Meeting

Supervisor Runion proposed and the Board agreed to a change in a line item in the tentative budget: #A3121.1600 - Personal Services for Paramedics.
The original tentative budget had $686,233.00 in the line. The new figure is $724,877.00. The minority members of the board had fought hard for the increase to enhance public safety.

Acknowledging concerns expressed by minority members about sales tax projections for 2010, Supervisor Runion identified $334,355 in potential cuts if sales tax revenues did not meet expectations.

Supervisor Runion said he was leaving the 2010 sales tax projection at $10,050,000.

The Board voted 3-2 on the 2010 budget, Runion, Slavick, and Pastore in favor, Grimm and Redlich opposed. Councilman Grimm said he couldn't support the pay raise for town board members in the budget during such a tough economy.