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Flower Hill trustees adopt 2026–27 budget with new truck, road work and below‑cap levy
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Summary
The Village of Flower Hill board unanimously adopted the 2026–27 budget, approving capital purchases including a replacement 6‑wheel dump truck (budgeted up to about $330,000), prioritized road and gutter repairs, and a tax‑levy increase of approximately 1.72% while reallocating CHIPS funds to the capital budget.
The Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees on April 6 approved the 2026–27 budget, authorizing capital spending for a replacement 6‑wheel dump truck and funding targeted road repairs.
Mayor (speaker S2) said the village will budget up to about $330,000 for a new large dump truck and continue to reserve funds for a street sweeper and a payloader, both described as past their useful life. The mayor told trustees that $315,000 in CHIPS and state Extreme Weather Recovery funds will be used toward equipment purchases and that the chassis will arrive sooner than the specialized body work, which has a roughly nine‑month lead time.
On roads, the mayor outlined a focused program of mill‑and‑fill spot repairs and concrete gutter work on priority streets, estimating roughly $206,000 of roadwork this year and noting the village expects partial reimbursement from National Grid for one project where the utility is replacing underground work.
The board was also told operating‑line changes include an 8% increase in the judicial budget to cover legal fees and a 6% increase in code‑enforcement costs tied to a new, experienced code officer. The mayor said license and permit revenues are expected to rise and that the proposed tax‑levy increase would be about 1.72%, which she characterized as below the state cap.
After public comment produced no questions on the budget, Mayor (S2) moved to adopt the final 2026–27 budget as presented. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; trustees recorded ‘Aye’ with no opposition.
Board members said the village will continue to hold reserves for future capital purchases and will monitor sales of existing equipment to offset replacement costs. The treasurer presented a new-format check register and the board subsequently approved disbursements of $235,242.89 during the same meeting.
The board indicated it will continue to use CHIPS funds in the capital budget going forward and to prioritize equipment and targeted roadwork in coming years.
