Menands trustees approve budget amendments, appointments, contracts and election schedule; schedule public hearing on Little River Project

Menands Village Board voted on a bundle of administrative and operational items at its meeting following a public hearing. Key actions included budget transfers and amendments, salary adjustments, appointments to part‑time roles, purchase approvals for water‑ and fire‑department equipment, election resolutions, and a land-use environmental finding for an expansion project.

Budget amendments and transfers: The board approved routine warrants and payroll as presented. It approved transfers from contingency totaling $40,000, described in the packet as 15,000 to vehicle maintenance/legal, 15,000 to equipment repairs, and 10,000 to consulting covering a stated position (Bill), and separately approved an $8,000 amendment to the treasurer's budget to reflect the newly hired treasurer's salary. The board also approved a $6,000 salary increase for Public Works Superintendent Mike Hagman and then amended the budget for that increase.

Appointments: The board appointed Ryan Handerhan (Captain, Troy Fire Department) as a part-time fire inspector at an hourly rate of $35; the board also appointed Don…