Incorporated Village of Asharoken
Board of Trustees Special Meeting on the Tentative Budget
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 4:00pm
At the Village Hall
Approximate Attendance (7)
Officers Present:
Greg Letica, Mayor
Pam Pierce, Deputy Mayor
Melvin Ettinger, Trustee
Laura Burke, Trustee
Ian Jablonski, Trustee
Officials & Appointees Present:
Nancy Rittenhouse, Village Clerk
Emily Hayes, Treasurer
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Publication was made and re-noticed via email and posted for the change in date.
Mayor Letica opened up the meeting, Village Clerk Nancy Rittenhouse distributed the Tentative Budget for fiscal year end 5/31/2020.
Mayor Letica reviewed each of the tentative budget revenue and expense accounts. The tentative budget had no tax rate increase.
Mayor Letica pointed out that we added $20,000 to the police reserve for new mandatory radios and added $10,000 to the highway reserve account for future highway projects.
Mayor Letica pointed out that the tax levy will be $1,672,988, which provides for a flat tax rate for next year. Mayor Letica asked the trustees if they propose any changes to the current tentative budget; the trustees had no changes.
Mayor Letica directed the Village Clerk to publish the public hearing set for April 2, 2019 the publication will be going out on Thursday, March 21, 2019 and that the budget will be available for public viewing by Friday, March 22, 2019 via email and paper copy. The Public Hearing is scheduled for April 2, 2019 at 6:30pm.
Other Business:
Trustee Jablonski researched the Sexual Harassment Training; he noted that the training extends to everyone who represents the village. He spoke with NYCOM and they indicated that the training must be completed by October 9th, 2019. The State has prepared a training video and the training can be self directed, they just have to have an opportunity to ask questions regarding the training, or we can have a training workshop. If you have an employer who conducts annual certifications you can provide proof that the training was complete.
Mayor Letica recommended that we us the training video; and provide an acknowledgement form to all members that require the training. The form should be signed and dated and also indicate that they have no questions. He noted that we should try to get this completed 90 days prior to the due date. The video is approximately 45 minutes.
Mayor Letica made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Ettinger.
Trustee Jablonski AYE
Trustee Burke AYE
Trustee Ettinger AYE
Deputy Mayor Pierce AYE
Mayor Letica AYE
Motioned Carried.
The March 12, 2019 Special board meeting of the Board of Trustees was adjourned at approximately 5:00pm.
Signed: _____________________________________________
Nancy Rittenhouse, Village Clerk