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Mendon Board approves budget moves, equipment purchases and procedural policy updates
Summary
At its June meeting the Mendon Town Board approved multiple budget adjustments and claims, authorized equipment and fleet purchases, increased a one-month attorney cap to pay a $10,964 invoice, and adopted a revised procurement policy while tabling a community-center driving-class request.
The Mendon Town Board took several administrative and fiscal actions at its June meeting, approving budget amendments and claims, authorizing equipment purchases and adopting an amended procurement policy.
Board members acknowledged the town supervisor’s April financial report and the town clerk’s May report showing receipts and disbursements of $9,632.91. The board approved a New York State LGRMIF grant entry for records management (increase in A3040 of $74,979 and corresponding appropriation adjustments) and approved smaller intra-fund transfers, including a $2,000 transfer to ensure funding for fuel and dog-control through the calendar year.
The board approved voucher abstracts across general and highway funds as presented on the floor. It addressed a $10,964 attorney invoice that exceeded a previously set cap of $4,583; after discussion the board adopted a one-time cap amendment for the month (an increase of $6,381) so the firm could be paid and the invoice processed.
The board authorized purchase of a 60-inch zero-turn mower not to exceed $18,427 and approved the purchase of two 2026 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD trucks (two vehicles, $65,941 each; total not to exceed $131,882) under Erie County bid pricing to replace aging vehicles in the highway and buildings-and-grounds fleets.
On policy, the board voted to adopt a revised procurement policy intended to clarify purchasing thresholds, provide emergency-purchase procedures and assign authority to department heads and supervisors. The policy was reviewed by the town attorney and revised after consultation with highway staff to address operational concerns.
The board tabled a request to permit a driving school to use the community-center parking lot after reviewing safety, scheduling and liability conditions; the request will return when the applicant demonstrates it can meet listed requirements.
The meeting concluded after public comment and adjournment.
