The Public Hearing on the 2020 Proposed Budget was held on November 7, 2019 at 6:30pm.
PRESENT:
Councilwoman Cindy Fornino Councilwoman Bea Haugen-Depuy
Councilman Chris Hewitt Supervisor Michael Baden
Deputy Town Clerk Christina Ferrara Attorney Marylou Christiana

ABSENT:
Councilman Brian Drabkin Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg

Supervisor Baden opened the Public hearing and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The 2020 Proposed Budget as presented shows a tax reduction of 0.25%.

2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Ave Residence Assessment $ 209,400 $ 213,000 $ 232,000
Market $ 215,876 #227,807 $ 232,000
Taxes $ 481.01 $ 501.20 $ 498.09
Ave parcel Assessment $ 177,500 $180,500 $ 196,500
Market $ 182,990 $193,048 $ 196,500
Taxes $ 407.73 $ 424.73 $ 421.88
Equal Rate 97% 93.50% 100%
Tax Rate 2.297085 2.353053 2.146953

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Zorian Pinsky asked if the Board can allocate money for buying equipment for a noise ordinance.
Len Bernardo asked about the Town server.
CLOSURE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution # 250-2019:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Fornino to adjourn the meeting at 6:45pm.
Second: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy
Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 motion carried
Drabkin-absent

Respectfully Submitted,

Christina Ferrara
Deputy Town Clerk