Town of Franklin Public Meeting On Proposed Local Law #3 November 3, 2004 The Town of Franklin held a duly publicized Public Hearing on the 2005 Tentative Budget on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 7pm at the Franklin Town Hall in Vermontville, NY. Board members present: Supervisor Mary Ellen Keith Councilman Gene Goff Councilman Tim Goff Councilman Walt Kretser Councilwoman Janet Ordway Board members absent: none Others present: Richard Meagher, Town Budget Officer Edward Murphy, Attorney for Town Sandra J. Oliver, Town Clerk John Martino, resident Bernard "Rusty" Ryan, resident CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the roll was called. REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE Town Clerk Oliver reviewed the procedures adopted by the Town Board for public hearings, i.e, the Budget Officer Meagher would review 2005 Tentative Budget, and public comments would be heard, each comment to be 5 minutes in length. REVIEW OF 2005 TENTATIVE BUDGET Budget Officer Richard Meagher reviewed the 2005 Tentative Budget line by line. He pointed out the reason for the 1.6% decrease in the tax rate was a result of a State-mandated deferral of a $10,000 payment, funds for which the Town Board voted to "roll over" to February 2005. He commented that since he had been appointed Budget Officer he and the Town Board had worked to keep the tax rate low and had saved tax dollars by use of contingency fund. He remarked that the Town is "fine." COMMENTS 1. John Martino inquired why, if the Town Board were disappointed in the Highway Superintendent's performance, could it not simply decrease his salary by $10,000. Attorney Murphy answered that such an action would require a mandatory referendum. 2. Rusty Ryan commented the Town Board had done a good job. General discussion ensued concerning the 2005 Tentative Budget by all present. Budget Officer Richard Meagher then left the meeting. ADJOURMENT As no further comments were forthcoming, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 8:05 p.m, (M.Keith-W.Kretser m/s/p) ALL AYE Sandra J. Oliver, Deputy Town Clerk Click here to see past minutes Return to the top [ Town Calendar & Events ]  [ Town History ]  [ Town Board & Officials ] [ Board Meetings: Minutes/Newsletters/Etc. ]  [ Town Hall Contacts & Info ] [ Town Hall Forms ]  [ Town Photos ]  [ Area Maps ]  [ Rentals & Real Estate ] [ Local Businesses ]  [ Recreational Activities ]  [ Lodging & Accommodations ] [ Kate Mountain Park ]  [ They Told Me So.. Town Journals ] [ Emergency Preparedness ] [ Guestbook ]  [ Email the Town ]  [ Home ] Town of Franklin P.O. Box 209, Route 3, Vermontville, NY 12989 Tel: 518-891-2189 - Fax: 518-891-6389 You are the visitor. Thanks for stopping by.