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Grand Island board completes annual reorganization, adopts $9 million capital reserve and approves playground grant
Summary
At its reorganizational meeting the Grand Island Town Board approved routine appointments and administrative resolutions, created a permissive capital reserve capped at $9,000,000 for future water‑meter replacement, set 2025 water and sewer rates, and accepted a $50,000 SAM grant for a Veterans Park playground with a $4,399 local match.
The Town Board of Grand Island on Monday completed its annual reorganization and approved a package of administrative actions including a $9,000,000 capital reserve for future water‑meter replacement and acceptance of a $50,000 State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) grant for a new playground at Veterans Park.
The board, led by Town Supervisor Peter Marston, approved 48 reorganization items that included reappointments to advisory boards and town offices, designation of the Tribune Sentinel as the town’s official newspaper, and the IRS mileage reimbursement rate of $0.70 per mile for town officials performing town duties in 2025.
The reorganization package also designated Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (M&T Bank) and JPMorgan Chase Bank as depositaries for town funds; Councilmember Christian Belida…
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