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East Hampton board adopts FY2027 budget, OKs large public-safety and infrastructure purchases
Summary
Trustees adopted the 2027 fiscal-year budget and approved multiple appropriations and purchases at the June 17 meeting, including LOSAP payments of $461,194, Ponteview Lane reconstruction ($330,111.75), and a fireworks agreement for Main Beach not to exceed $65,000.
The East Hampton Village Board adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget at its June 17 meeting and approved a lengthy slate of routine and itemized resolutions, ranging from personnel actions to public-works contracts.
The board voted to adopt the FY2027 budget as presented. Trustees also approved amendments to the FY2026 budget to fund specific projects, including a $156,497 appropriation related to the village’s antique farm and a $7,051.50 amendment for new gas service at Village Hall.
Notable procurement and appropriations approved by the trustees included:
- LOSAP (length of service awards program) payments for the fire department: $461,194 (approved in resolution announcing designated payments). - Ponteview Lane reconstruction: $330,111.75 to Rosemar Contracting, approved for reconstruction and paving. - Sidewalk, apron, curb and 88 ramp replacement: $83,706 to Ellen V. Bonilla for work at various village locations. - Milling and paving at Village Hall and other village locations: multiple quotes to South Fork Asphalt totaling six-figure packages for milling, paving, and chip seal work. - Purchase of vehicles and equipment: approved quotes for tractors, mowers and chassis for public-works fleet (including a $17,107.76.75 tractor-mounted broom and other units). - Public water connection at DPW site (172 Acaponic Road): plumbing work approved ($77,270 to Macaron Plumbing Inc.). - Various public-safety equipment and EMS items (radios, turnout gear, monitors, thermal imaging cameras) were approved as listed.
Personnel and administrative votes included hiring seasonal staff and EMTs effective for the summer season, approvals of resignations, and authorization for the mayor to execute a separation agreement with one employee with a retirement effective date stated in the resolution.
The board also approved the fireworks agreement for Main Beach on July 4 (rain date Aug. 15) and accepted a $65,000 donation from the East Hampton Village Foundation to cover fireworks costs; the fireworks contract was authorized not to exceed $65,000.
All listed resolutions were approved on voice votes recorded in the meeting as "passed and carried."
