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Randolph board adopts finalized budget, declines property tax increase
Summary
The Randolph town board unanimously approved the finalized FY2026/27 budget at a June 10 public hearing, opted not to raise property taxes now and approved routine minutes and bills; members discussed a possible $15,000–$20,000 culvert expense that could be added later.
The Town of Randolph Board unanimously approved the town’s finalized fiscal 2026/27 budget during a public hearing on June 10.
Mayor Sim Bell called the hearing after Clerk April Groll distributed the budget packet. Board member Brandon Hatch told the board that “the Canal company offered to put the pipe in for us at the bridge going to Dusty Morse’s when they line the canal if we can have the pipe there and ready.” The project would require an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 for the culvert; the board discussed whether to add that amount to the budget now or amend the budget later. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.
Brandon Hatch moved to accept the budget as presented; Kathy Argyle seconded the motion and the board approved it by unanimous voice vote. The board then approved the prior meeting minutes and the payment of bills in separate unanimous motions. Clerk April Groll read the bills aloud during the meeting.
Members also discussed overdue water accounts and whether to raise property taxes before the end of June; Mayor Sim Bell and the board said they do not want to raise property taxes at this time. Kaleb Thomson reported he has been testing about 10 remaining hydrants to identify repairs or replacements but did not provide cost estimates yet.
The board did not set a final decision in the meeting about adding the culvert cost to the budget; members left the option to amend the budget later if needed. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM.
