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Northport council adopts budget, approves housing amendment, manager agreement and several contracts
Summary
At its June 18 meeting the council adopted the fiscal 2026–27 budget, approved attainable‑housing amendment resolution 2026‑14 and a manager agreement addendum (2026‑15), and approved items including a wind‑turbine monopole removal funded by community energy, a listing agreement for a West Street parcel, and a water‑system camera purchase not to exceed $15,000.
The Northport Village Council took a series of routine and substantive votes on June 18, approving the fiscal 2026–27 budget and adopting several resolutions and contract authorizations.
Budget: Trustee Susan moved and the council adopted resolution 2026‑13 to adopt the FY 2026–27 budget and mill rate. Trustees thanked staff and the budget committee for their work; the motion passed unanimously on a roll‑call vote.
Housing & manager agreement: The council adopted resolution 2026‑14 (attainable housing facilities exemption amendment) and resolution 2026‑15 (addendum to the village manager’s letter of agreement). Both motions were moved by Trustees (Susan and Chris respectively) and carried by unanimous roll call.
Wind turbine monopole: The council authorized the village manager to execute a proposal with Eisler/Eisenberg demolition for removal of a wind-turbine monopole, contingent on funds provided by Leelana Community Energy. Staff reported that community energy had deposited checks totaling $23,300, which was sufficient to cover the removal cost; trustees approved the action.
West Street property listing: The council authorized a listing and marketing agreement with Team Dowski for the West Street parcel (parcel ID referenced in the packet). An appraisal in the packet placed combined value around $260,000; market commentary suggested a $300k–$320k upper range depending on lot divisions and buyer interest.
Water system cameras: The council approved an estimate from Anabon Technologies not to exceed $15,000 to install cameras and associated hardware at the water tank and well houses with water‑fund financing. Trustees debated data connectivity options and ongoing monthly costs (Starlink vs. cellular service) and directed staff to further investigate connectivity while approving the capped equipment purchase.
Votes at a glance: all items in this roundup carried on roll‑call votes with no recorded opposing votes in the meeting transcript.
Next steps: staff will execute contracts as authorized, coordinate construction and decommissioning activities, and post relevant background documents (budget materials, engineering study) to the village website for public access.
