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Paris Town Board approves routine minutes, fund transfers and applies for JCAP grant
Summary
At its Oct. meeting the Paris Town Board approved minutes and September financials, authorized transfers of two $60,000 line items, approved a JCAP grant application up to $30,000 for courtroom renovations, set standard work days for two court clerks and approved preliminary budget changes after executive session.
The Paris Town Board approved a slate of routine and budget-related items at its Oct. meeting, including minutes, financial statements and multiple fiscal actions.
A motion to approve the minutes of the Sept. 9 public hearing, the Sept. 9 regular meeting and the Sept. 30 special meeting passed by voice vote. The board then approved the town’s September financial statements.
The board authorized two transfers of $60,000 each: one to DA5130.04 (machinery CE) from DA511 appropriated reserves, and a second from DA200 cash to DA231 (highway reserve account #8002774512). Motions for those transfers were made and seconded on the floor; the transcript records the motions and seconds but does not include individual vote tallies.
Members approved a resolution authorizing the Paris County Court to apply for a JCAP grant in the 2025–2026 cycle for up to $30,000 to support courtroom renovations for accessibility, safety and energy improvements. The resolution was moved, seconded and approved.
The board also adopted a resolution establishing standard work days for court clerks Deanna Spina and Jamie Kimble for reporting to New York State and local retirement systems based on their records of activity. The action was presented as a personnel/administrative reporting item and was approved.
After an executive session to discuss tentative budget changes that may involve personnel or contract matters, the board voted to approve the preliminary budget changes as presented. The meeting closed with standard voucher approval to pay bills.
What’s next: The board discussed rescheduling the Nov. 11 meeting (Veterans Day conflict) and agreed to consider moving the public hearing and board meeting to Wednesday, Nov. 5 (or another agreed date); formal posting in the paper and calendar updates were planned.
