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Town Board approves $4.29M audit, $13,000 budget transfer and $20 minimum for part-time employees
Summary
The Town Board unanimously approved the 2024 audit of $4,287,677.75, authorized a $13,000 budget transfer to cover year‑end expenses, and set a $20 hourly minimum for part‑time permanent town employees, with no retroactive pay.
The Town Board of the Town of Newburgh approved the town audit for $4,287,677.75 and authorized several budget and personnel actions at its Jan. 27, 2025 workshop meeting.
Councilman Scott Manley moved to approve the annual audit in the amount of $4,287,677.75; Councilman James Politi seconded and the board voted unanimously to accept the audit. Town Accountant Ronald E. Clum requested a $13,000 budget transfer to cover year‑end expenses, reallocating funds from account 8130.5458.5010 (Repairs to Transmissions/Collection System) to vehicle contract repairs ($5,000), operating supplies ($3,000) and consultant fees ($5,000). Councilman Manley moved that transfer; the motion passed unanimously.
Supervisor Gil Piaquadio sought and the board approved a measure to set the hourly wage for part‑time permanent Town of Newburgh employees at no less than $20.00 per hour with no retroactive pay. Councilman Paul Ruggiero moved the wage increase; Councilman James Politi seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
On related personnel action, Police Chief Donald B. Campbell requested the appointment of Brian McGorman as a part‑time court officer effective on or after Feb. 10, 2025, pending a physical exam and fingerprinting. The position carries a starting rate of $23.81 per hour and is limited to an average of 20 hours per week (not to exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year). Councilman Scott Manley moved the appointment and the board voted unanimously to approve it.
