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Brighton board approves claims, fleet lease and multiple capital budgets; Ravi Engineering contract passes with one nay
Summary
The Town Board approved claims totaling $817,000.36, authorized a lease for a 2027 Ford Explorer, created capital budgets for highway and sewer equipment and the Clover Street sidewalk, accepted an anonymous $25,000 donation to the police department and authorized an inspection contract with Ravi Engineering (passed with one nay).
During its July 8 meeting the Brighton Town Board approved a slate of fiscal and procurement items, including claims, vehicle leasing, capital budgets tied to a previously authorized bond, and a professional services contract for town‑hall site inspection.
Clara (Finance & Administrative Services Committee) reported the committee reviewed claims totaling $817,000.36 and recommended approval; the board approved the claims by roll call.
The board authorized the supervisor to enter a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for a 2027 Ford Explorer intended to support public‑works and fire‑marshal duties. Staff said the procurement had been approved in April and that retiring pool/vehicle units will be sold at auction.
The board created capital budgets (bond‑funded) for: the highway department plow truck and backhoe/loader (not to exceed $540,000); the Sewer District dump truck (not to exceed $290,000); and the Clover Street sidewalk project (not to exceed $155,000, including a $35,000 grant award). All three capital budget items passed by roll call.
The board also considered and approved a professional inspection‑services agreement with Ravi Engineering for town‑hall renovation site work, not to exceed $195,753.56; the motion passed by roll call with one recorded 'nay'.
Votes at a glance: - Approve claims totaling $817,000.36 — approved by roll call. - Authorize lease with Enterprise Fleet Management (2027 Ford Explorer) — approved by roll call. - Create capital budget: plow truck/backhoe (≤ $540,000) — approved by roll call. - Create capital budget: Sewer District dump truck (≤ $290,000) — approved by roll call. - Create capital budget: Clover Street sidewalk (≤ $155,000; $35,000 grant included) — approved by roll call. - Authorize Ravi Engineering contract (≤ $195,753.56) — approved by roll call; one 'nay' recorded.
Board members voting in roll calls were recorded as Council member Werner, Council member Corrado, Council member Sangenetti and Supervisor Bill Maly (votes recorded in the meeting transcript).
