Clifton schedules June 17 public hearing on FY2010-11 budget; treasurer reports May shortfall

The Clifton Town Council unanimously approved scheduling a public hearing on the town's fiscal year 2010-11 budget for Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Community Hall.

Treasurer Marilyn Barton presented the May financial report earlier in the meeting: the town had a cash balance of $53,968.14, a negative bottom line for May of $28,777, and a NOVAC invoice of $654.52 due in June. The council approved the Treasurer's report by motion.

Tom Peterson reported that committee budget inputs from a recent special meeting had been incorporated and that a public-notice insertion was expected in the paper on June 10. The council then moved and unanimously approved the June 17 public hearing date.

During public comment, Matthew Brooks of Clifton Presbyterian Church described an outreach event: a community coffee shop on Saturday, June 19 headlined by Colin Thompson, and requested permission to place a date-only banner over Main Street. Tom Peterson moved to approve placement of the banner from June 13, to be removed seven days after the event; the motion passed.

Speakers also updated the council on Clifton RED's campaign to keep Clifton Elementary open, noting that Fairfax County anticipates deciding within six weeks whether to close or renovate the school; Dwayne Nitz urged stronger community outreach to support renovation. The transcript records the updates but does not include details of any county timeline beyond the six-week expectation mentioned by speakers.

The meeting adjourned after the council approved the public hearing schedule; minutes were prepared by Clerk Kathleen Barton.