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Paris board approves budget transfers, authorizes courthouse JCAP grant and sets clerks' reporting days
Summary
The Paris Town Board approved $60,000 in line-item budget transfers, authorized the Paris County Court to apply for up to $30,000 in JCAP funding for courtroom renovations, and adopted a resolution establishing standard work days for two court clerks to report to state/local retirement systems.
The Paris Town Board approved a set of routine fiscal and administrative actions at its meeting, including two $60,000 budget transfers, authorization for a JCAP grant application for courthouse upgrades, and formalization of retirement reporting for two court clerks.
Chair moved to transfer $60,000 from the DA 511 reserve line to DA 5130.04 for machinery, and a second $60,000 from DA 200 cash to DA 231 (High Rate Highway Reserve). The motions were seconded and approved by voice vote; no opposition was recorded on the transcript. Chair said, "We need to transfer $60,000," as part of the motions to rebalance those lines.
The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Paris County Court to apply for the Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) grant for the 2025–26 cycle for up to $30,000 to fund renovations to the town hall courtroom for improved accessibility and safety. Chair introduced that resolution and members voted to adopt it. The board recorded that the grant would be sought to support accessibility and remodeling work; no firm contractor or timeline was adopted at the meeting.
The board also adopted a resolution establishing standard work days for court clerks Deanna Espina and Jamie Kimball for reporting to New York State and the local retirement system based on their recorded activities.
Votes at a glance - Minutes of Sept. 9 and special meeting of Sept. 30: approved by voice vote (ayes recorded). - September 2025 financial statements: approved by voice vote (ayes recorded). - Budget transfers (two $60,000 transfers as described): approved by voice vote. - JCAP grant application (up to $30,000 for courtroom renovations): approved by voice vote. - Resolution establishing standard work days for court clerks Deanna Espina and Jamie Kimball: approved by voice vote. - Preliminary budget changes (as presented in executive session): approved after executive session. - Payment of bills and vouchers: approved by voice vote.
What the actions mean The transfers move reserve and cash balances between specific DA account lines to make funds available for machinery and highway reserve needs. The JCAP authorization allows the county court to submit a grant application; the board did not commit local match details or a construction contract during the meeting. The work-day resolution establishes how the two clerks’ service will be reported for retirement purposes.
Next steps Staff will follow up to submit the JCAP application if appropriate, implement the approved transfers in accounting records, and post any required public notices related to the budget and upcoming combined public hearing and meeting.
