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Town board reviews 2024 audit, approves budget transfers and several routine actions
Summary
The board heard the 2024 audit findings (general fund strength, sewer fund watchlist), approved minutes, vouchers, vehicle and equipment transfers, and a change order for Sedgwick Park; multiple budget reallocations and contract renewals were authorized.
The New Hartford Town Board received a fiscal review of the town's 2024 financial statements and moved forward on several budget and capital items.
An auditor summarized key findings: the general fund posted revenues above expenditures following post-pandemic recovery trends, certain fund balances increased notably due to prepaid and restricted assets, and the sewer fund exhibited a downward trend that the auditor recommended monitoring in 2025. The auditor also delivered internal-control observations for staff follow-up.
On motions and votes the board approved: - Acceptance of meeting minutes (May 14 special meeting; June 3; June 29) by roll call. - Several voucher approvals and the processing of vendor invoices tied to capital bids and change orders; staff explained a negative change order for a Powerline Constructions invoice and a positive change order for Sedgwick Park tied to Murphy Excavating. - A resolution to approve a Sedgwick Park drainage change order not to exceed $6,002.25, revising the project maximum to $228,720. - A parks pickup purchase (Ford Ranger) and budget transfers to cover loans/payments for a street-lighting LED project and a Mack truck loan, as well as machinery purchases tied to the highway department truck procurement; staff noted most truck funds were grant-supported. - Surplus declarations for older police vehicles and equipment to go to auction. - Renewal of a Johnson Controls fire-protection contract for $2,842.85 for one year.
The board also authorized staff to work with the Banadillo Group on the 2027 budget and scheduled department budget meetings in July. The meeting included multiple roll-call votes; deputy clerk roll calls recorded aye votes approving the listed motions.
Next steps: staff will present follow-up materials for audit-control recommendations, finalize the Sedgwick Park change-order documentation, and continue budget sessions with department heads.
