PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: Dennis J. Mill Supervisor
John J. Mills Councilman
Paul D. Barnas Councilman
David M. Buyer Councilman
Nancy W. Ackerman, Councilwoman
Betty K. Reukauf Town Clerk
Leonard Berkowitz Town Attorney
Robert W. Sweet Building Inspector
Robert C. Henning Chief of Police
Michael R. Merritt Town Engineer
ABSENT: Ronald A. Geitter Supt. of Highways
The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, and the Pledge of Allegiance was rendered.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 8:00 PM EDT, the advertised time, the Supervisor called for the public hearing to hear all interested parties and citizens for or against the adoption of the Preliminary Budget to the Benefit Basis Special Districts of the Town of Orchard Park for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1993.
Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Legal Notice of the Public Hearing were presented, read aloud and filed with the Town Board by the Town Clerk. The affidavit is entered into and attached to these minutes.
At this time, John Malloy, Town Auditor, reviewed said budget for members of the audience.
PROPONENTS
No one spoke.
OPPONENTS
No one spoke.
1) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BARNAS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
RESOLVED that the Public Hearing in the matter of the Preliminary Budget to the Benefit Basis Special Districts be and is hereby closed at 8:05 PM EDT.
THE RESOLUTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
2) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BARNAS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, following due and timely notice, a public hearing relating to the matter of the adoption of the Preliminary Budget to the Benefit Basis Special Districts for the Town of Orchard Park for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1993 was con-ducted at the Municipal Building, S4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, N.Y. on the 21st day of October 1992 at which all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it
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RESOLVED that the Town Board be and is hereby authorized to adopt the Preliminary Budget to the Benefit Basis Special Districts of the Town of Orchard Park for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1993 as filed with the Town Clerk.
THE RESOLUTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 8:00 PM EDT, the advertised time, the Supervisor called for the public hearing to hear all interested parties and citizens for or against the adoption of the Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget for the Town of Orchard Park for the fiscal year be-ginning January 1, 1993.
Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Legal Notice of the Public Hearing were presented, read aloud and filed with the Town Board by the Town Clerk. The affidavit is entered into and attached to these minutes.
At this time, John Malloy, Town Auditor, reviewed said budget for members of the audience.
PROPONENTS
No one spoke. OPPONENTS
No one spoke.
3) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, TO WIT:
RESOLVED that the Public Hearing in the matter of the Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget be and is hereby closed at 8:12 PM EDT.
THE RESOLUTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
4) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, following due and timely notice, a Public Hearing relating to the matter of the adoption of the Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget of the Town of Orchard Park for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1993 was conducted at the Municipal Building, S4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park NY on the 21st day of October 1992 at which all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board be and is hereby authorized to adopt the Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget of the Town of Orchard Park, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1993 as filed with the Town Clerk.
THE RESOLUTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
TOWN OF
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK
TENTATIVE 1992
AD VALOREM BUDGET
PAGE
GENERAL FUND
TOWN - OUTSIDE VILLAGE FUND HIGHWAY FUND
ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993
BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
1992 1993 Decrease)
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
Town Board
Personal Services $48,660 $50,120 $1,460
Contractual Expenses 3,400 4,700 1,300
Town Justice
Personal Services 82,790 85,170 2,380
Equipment 0 250 250
Contractual Expenses 8,250 7,950 (300)
Supervisor
Personal Services 111,815 98,145 (13,670)
Equipment 0 500 500
Contractual Expenses 12,700 14,700 2,000
Independent Auditing
Contractual Expenses Tax Receiver
21,375 22,675
Personal Services 43,915 45,725 1,810
Equipment 2,200 1,500 (700)
Contractual Expenses 3,150 3,850 700
Budgeting
Personal Services 6,240 6,425 185
Contractual Expenses 21,375 22,675 1,300
Assessments
Personal Services 101,260 106,700 5,440
Equipment 100 100 0
Contractual Expenses 21,614 15,950 (5,664)
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
__ 1992_______________ 1993____________ (Decrease)
Town Clerk
Personal Services $75,560 $78,475 $2,915
Contractual Expenses 17,200 22,050 4,850
Town Law
Personal Services 39,640 40,830 1,190
Contractual Expenses 34,200 34,400 200
Engineering
Personal Services 313,295 306,840 (6,455)
Equipment 1,000 1,400 400
Contractual Expenses 8,900 8,500 (400)
Elections
Personal Services 22,000 17,300 (4,700)
Contractual Expenses 16,000 11,000 (5,000)
Buildings
Personal Services 69,660 72,350 2,690
Contractual Expenses 161,000 155,000 (6,000)
Central Services
Personnel Services 10,000 20,000 10,000
Contractual Expenses 73,500 79,500 6,000
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
1992 1993 (Decrease)
Special Items
Contractual Expenses
Unallocated Insurance $414,000 $348,500 ($65,500)
Municipal Association Dues 1,500 1,750 250
Judgements & Claims 5,000 5,000 0
Taxes & Assessments on
Town Property 3,500 5,000 1,500
Contingent 106,000 112,500 6,500
Police and Constables
Personal Services 1,217,280 1,301,005 83,725
Equipment 26,000 98,350 72,350
Contractual Expenses 97,300 92,550 (4,750)
Traffic Control
Personal Services 10,660 12,000 1,340
Equipment 5,000 5,000 0
Contractual Expenses 7,500 8,500 1,000
Control of Animals
Personal Services 34,910 36,360 1,450
Equipment 0 325 325
Contractual Expenses 10,150 9,300 (850)
Southtowns HAZMAT
Contractual
Expenses 0 3,000 3,000
Superintendent of Highways
Personal Services 42,280 43,550 1,270
Equipment 1,000 1,200 200
Contractual Expenses 4,600 4,800 200
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Highway Garage
Contractual Expenses Publicity
Contractual Expenses
29,600 29,600
3,000 3,600
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
__ 1992_______________ 1993____________ (Decrease)
Veterans Service
Contractual Expenses Recreation and Playgrounds
$200 $300
Personal Services 114,930 121,185 6,255
Equipment 12,500 14,500 2,000
Contractual Expenses 50,060 53,600 3,540
Parks Department
Personal Services 169,560 177,965 8,405
Equipment 14,000 18,150 4,150
Contractual Expenses 67,150 66,650 (500)
Orchestra and Choral Contractual Expenses Youth Board
Personal Services Contractual Expenses
Historian
Personal Services Contractual Expenses
Celebrations
Contractual
Expenses
Senior Citizens Program
Contractual Expenses
5,500 5,500
9,490 9,490
1,500 1,500
500 500
1,400 1,400
5,550 6,950
31,800 37,000
0
0 0
0 0
1,400 5,200
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
__ 1992_______________ 1993____________ (Decrease)
Drainage
Contractual
Expenses $20,000 $25,000 $5,000
Shade Trees and Beautification
Contractual
Expenses 10,250 15,250 5,000
Conservation Board
Personal Services 3,650 3,650 0
Contractual Expenses 900 1,100 200
Employee Benefits
State Retirement 74,000 24,000 (50,000)
Police Retirement 257,500 225,000 (32,500)
Social Security 200,000 210,000 10,000
Workmen's Compensation Insurance 93,500 92,500 (1,000)
Life Insurance 6,600 5,000 (1,600)
Hospital & Medical Insurance 285,000 330,000 45,000
Unemployment Insurance 20,000 10,000 (10,000)
Dental Insurance 18,000 27,500 9,500
Interfund Transfers
Debt Service Fund 656,365 658,167 1,802
Capital Reserve 0 100,000 100,000
Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund 0 840,000 840,000
Total Appropriations ______ $5,479,984_____________ $6,538,527 $1,058,543
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
1992 1993____________ (Decrease)
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Local Sources
In Lieu of Taxes $15,000 $25,000 $10,000
Exempt Assessment Conversions 5,000 5,000 0
Interest & Penalties on
Real Property
Taxes 50,000 60,000 10,000
Non—Property Tax Distributions
by County 1,200,000 1,300,000 100,000
TV Cable Franchise Fees 35,000 45,000 10,000
Town Clerk Fees 9,000 9,000 0
Park and Recreation Charges 22,000 24,000 2,000
Interest Earnings 70,000 85,000 15,000
Rental of Real Property 0 500 500
Bingo Licenses 6,000 6,500 500
Dog License Fees 12,500 13,000 500
License — Other 2,000 2,500 500
Fines & Forfeited Bail 100,000 75,000 (25,000)
Other Unclassified Revenue 2,500 7,500 5,000
Interfund Revenue 68,000 73,000 5,000
State Aid:
Mortgage Tax 300,000 350,000 50,000
Contractual DWI Aid 15,000 7,500 (7,500)
Youth Programs 0 5,000 5,000
General Revenue Sharing 0 70,000 70,000
Records Management Grant 0 4,500 4,500
Interfund Transfers
Trust and Agency 20,000 20,000 0
Capital Fund 75,000_____________ 50,000 (25,000)
Total Estimated Revenues 2,007,000 2,238,000 231,000
Appropriated Restricted Fund Balance 100,000 100,000 0
Appropriated Unrestricted Fund Balance 148,509____________ 890,932 742,423
Total Revenue and Appropriated Fund Balance $2,255,509__________ $3,228,932 $973,423
To be Raised by Assessment $3,224,475__________ $3,309,595 $85,120
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TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
__ 1992_______________ 1993____________ (Decrease)
TOWN—OUTSIDE VILLAGE FUND
__ APPROPRIATIONS
Special Items
Contingency $10,000 $11,375 $1,375
Safety Inspection
Personal Services 110,310 115,390 5,080
Equipment 0 15,075 15,075
Contractual Expenses 11,000 11,100 100
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Personal Services 1,000 1,000
Contractual Expenses 200 200
Zoning
Personal Services 9,045 9,480 435
Equipment 0 1,750 1,750
Contractual Expenses 2,100 2,000 (100)
Planning
Personal Services 25,045 25,480 435
Equipment 0 1,875 1,875
Contractual Expenses 2,100 2,300 200
Employee Benefits
State Retirement 7,500 5,000 (2,500)
Social Security 12,000 10,000 (2,000)
Workmen's Compensation 5,200 4,000 (1,200)
Life Insurance 500 250 (250)
Hospital and Medical Insurance 20,000 30,000 10,000
Unemployment Insurance 500 0 (500)
Dental Insurance 0______________ 2,500 2,500
Total Appropriations $216,500___________ $248,775 $32,275
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TOWN OF ORCHARD
PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
1992 1993 (Decrease)
TOWN—OUTSIDE
VILLAGE FUND
__ REVENUES
Non—Property Tax Distribution
by County $170,000 $213,000 $43,000
Safety Inspection Fees 27,000 25,000 (2,000)
Planning Board Fees 1,500 2,000 500
Site Development Fees 0 5,000 5,000
Interest Earnings 500 1,000 500
Other Unclassified Revenue 2,500 2,775 275
Fire Code Aid _____________ 15,000__________________ 0 (15,000)
Total Revenues ___________ $216,500___________ $248,775 $32,275
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
1992 1993____________ (Decrease)
HIGHWAY FUND APPROPRIATIONS
Special Items
Unallocated
Insurance $75,000 $61,500 (13,500)
Highway Fund
Personal Services 441,000 465,000 24,000
Contractual Expenses 277,500 273,600 (3,900)
Improvement Program
Permanent
Improvements 60,000 60,000 0
Bridges
Personal
Services 10,000 10,000 0
Machinery
Personal Services 77,000 82,000 5,000
Equipment 85,000 87,000 2,000
Contractual Expenses 75,000 75,000 0
Miscellaneous (Brush & Weeds)
Personal Services 70,650 75,000 4,350
Contractual Expenses 26,650 25,000 (1,650)
Snow Removal and Service for Other Governments
Personal Services 200,350 212,000 11,650
Contractual Expenses 52,500 62,500 10,000
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 1992-1993 BUDGET COMPARISON
Adopted Proposed Increase
__ 1992_______________ 1993____________ (Decrease)
Employee Benefits
State Retirement 83,000 20,000 (63,000)
Social Security 70,000 65,000 (5,000)
Workmen's Compensation 105,000 105,000 0
Life Insurance 1,000 1,200 200
Hospital and Medical Insurance 110,000 160,000 50,000
Unemployment Insurance 1,650 0 (1,650)
Medicare (P—T Employees) 500 0 (500)
Dental Insurance . 0 10,000 10,000
Interfund Transfer _____________ 10,000______________ 10,000__ 0
Total
Appropriations ___________________ $1,831,800_________________________________________________________________________________________ $1,859,800 $28,000
Highway Fund
_ Revenues
Interest Earnings $35,000 $35,000 $0
Other Unclassified Revenues 1,500 2,000 500
Services for Other 0
Governments 45,000 45,000 0
C.H.I.P.S. Program _____________ 55,000_________________ 30,000 (25,000)
Total Estimated Revenues ___________ $136,500_______________ $112,000 ($24,500)
To be Raised by Assessment _________ $1,695,300_____________ $1,747,800 $52,500
TOWN OF ORCHARD
PARK, NEW YORK
ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES 1992—93
Actual Proposed
1992 1993
Councilmen (4) $12,165 $12,530
Justice (2) 20,740 21,365
Supervisor 46,235 47,625
Tax Collector 30,150 31,060
Town Clerk 33,410 34,420
Highway Superintendent 42,280 43,550
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK SPECIAL DISTRICTS BUDGET(PRELIMINARY) 1993
:CONSOLIDATED WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS
INDIRECT OPERATIONS Personal Services:
Department Head — Engineer 001.8345.000.100 $5,395
Town Attorney 001.8345.000.110 5,520
Asst. Municipal Engineer 001.8345.000.111 8,000
Allocated Inspectors 001.8345.000.116 65,000
Clerical— Water Clerk (75%) 001.8345.000.139 16,975 $100,890
Contractual Expenses:
Electric 001.8345.000.421 4,100
Gas 001.8345.000.422 3,500
Water 001.8345.000.423 400
Accounting Fees 001.8345.000.451 6,440
Water Dist. Billing Supplies 001.8345.000.576 2,000 16,440
Employee Benefits:
State Retirement 001.8345.000.810 7,500
Social Security 001.8345.000.812 25,000
Workmen's Comp. Insurance 001.8345.000.813 8,500
Hospitalization Insurance 001.8345.000.814 41,000
Life Insurance 001.8345.000.815 300 82,300
lnterfund Transfers:
Transfer to Capital Reserve
for Facility Charge (60%) 001.8345.000.901 15,300
Transfer to Capital Reserve
for Equipment 001.8345.000.902 30,000 45,300
TOTAL INDIRECT OPERATIONS $244,930
DIRECT OPERATING COSTS
Personal Services:
Crew Chief & Laborers 001.8346.000.111 $196,000
Seasonal Help 001.8346.000.149 4,000 $200,000
Equipment:
General Equipment 001.8346.000.250 8,550
Water Meters 001.8346.000.255 2,000 10,550
Contractual Expenses:
Protective Clothing 001.8346.000.407 700
Training 001.8346.000.412 600
Travel and Conference 001.8346.000.413 600
Laboratory Fees 001.8346.000.424 2,500
Equipment Rental 001.8346.000.440 1,000
Equipment Repairs 001.8346.000.443 1,500
Gasoline 001.8346.000.475 6,000
Vehicle Repairs — Allocated 001.8346.000.503 3,000
Landscaping & Property Repairs 001.8346.000.529 1,500
Contingent 001.8346.000.550 5,000
Hydrant Winterization 001.8346.000.577 600
Sewer District Repairs 001.8346.000.592 3,000
Water District Repairs 001.8346.000.600 6,000
Shop Expense and Supplies 001.8346.000.601 1,800 33,800
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $244,350
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS 489,280
Less: Inter—District Charges (489,280)
TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK SPECIAL DISTRICTS BUDGET 1993
SEWER DISTRICTS
Sewer District No. 2 5028120.020.000
Sewer Rental (to E.C.S.D. #3) 5028120.020.486 $11,100
Special Repairs 5028120.020.494 1,500
Allocated Cost of Operation 5028120.020.520 796 $13,396
Transfer to Debt Service Fund:
Serial Bond Principal 5028120.020.910 2,500
Serial Bond
Interest 5028120.020.911 1,543 4,043
17,439
Appropriated Fund Balance (750) $16,689
Sewer District No. 3 5038120.030.000
Sewer Rental (To E.C.S.D. #3) 5038120.030.486 15,300
Special Repairs 5038120.030.494 2,500
Allocated Cost of Operation 5038120.030.520 1,352 19,152
Sewer District No.4 5048120.040.000
Sewer Rental (To E.C.S.D. #3) 5048120.040.486 5,200
Special Repairs 5048120.040.494 500
Allocated Cost of Operation 5048120.040.520 972 6,672
Appropriated Fund Balance (1,500) 5,172
Sewer District No. 5