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Hornellsville Town Board approves $112,008.62 in vouchers, modest budget transfers and joint defense agreement
Summary
At its May 12 meeting the Hornellsville Town Board unanimously approved payment of $112,008.62 in vouchers, adopted two budget transfers totaling $1,833.36, accepted the Supervisor's April financial report, and authorized a joint-defense cost-sharing agreement that sets the town's share at 10.3% in litigation involving 1 Bethesda Drive LLC.
Supervisor Dan Broughton called the Hornellsville Town Board to order on May 12 at Hornellsville Town Hall in Arkport and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The board unanimously approved several routine financial and administrative measures, and voted to join a joint-defense cost-sharing agreement in county litigation.
The board approved the regular minutes of April 14, 2026. Council Member Robert Mauro moved to approve the minutes; Council Member David Oakes seconded, and the motion passed 5-0.
In the meeting's primary financial action, the board authorized payment of vouchers 130–165 on Abstract 5, totaling $112,008.62. The payments were distributed across funds as follows: General Fund A, $45,745.81; General Fund B, $292.90; Highway Townwide (DA), $55,528.41; and Highway Outside Village (DB), $10,437.50. Council Member Robert Mauro moved the authorization and Council Member Trisha Yanni seconded; the motion passed 5-0.
The board also adopted two budget amendments proposed in the bookkeeper's May report. The amendments transfer $800.00 from fund balance to Supervisor contractual (A1220.4) and $1,033.36 from fund balance to State Retirement (A9010.8). Council Member Trisha Yanni moved the amendments, and Council Member Robert Mauro seconded; the vote was 5-0.
Supervisor Dan Broughton presented the town's April financial report, showing a beginning balance of $2,809,437.15 as of March 31, 2026; activity included an increase of $550,751.25 and a decrease of $976,957.03, resulting in an ending balance of $2,383,231.37 as of April 30, 2026. Council Member David Oakes moved to accept the report and Council Member Robert Mauro seconded; the board approved the report unanimously.
On legal matters, the board approved entering a Joint Defense Privilege and Cost Sharing Agreement with the Village of North Hornell, the County of Steuben and the Hornell City School District concerning tax-assessment litigation brought by 1 Bethesda Drive LLC in New York State Supreme Court (Index No. E2025-1059CV). The agreement specifies that the Town of Hornellsville will be responsible for 10.3% of defense costs. Council Member Robert Mauro moved approval and Council Member David Oakes seconded; the motion passed 5-0. The board also authorized the Town Supervisor to execute the agreement and related documents on the town's behalf.
The board moved into an executive session under Article 7, §105(1)(f) of the Public Officers Law to discuss matters relating to a particular individual's medical/financial/employment history; the record notes that no action was taken during the executive session. The regular meeting resumed and was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 69-2026 (approve April 14 minutes) approved 5-0; Resolution 70-2026 (audit of claims, vouchers 130–165) approved 5-0; Resolution 71-2026 (budget amendments) approved 5-0; Resolution 72-2026 (accept Supervisor's April report) approved 5-0; Resolution 73-2026 (join joint-defense agreement; authorize Supervisor to execute) approved 5-0.
The meeting record was signed and filed by Town Clerk Jessica L. LaFrance on May 27, 2026. No further public hearings or actions were scheduled at the close of the meeting.
