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Coats commissioners review FY26–27 budget proposals, staffing requests and five‑year CIP
Summary
Town Manager Barbara Hollerand presented FY26–27 revenue projections and a draft five‑year capital improvement plan; department directors outlined requests including new staff and equipment, while the board asked for further cost details and implementation timelines.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelvin Gilbert convened the Town of Coats Board of Commissioners for a budget work session on March 19, 2026, where Town Manager Barbara Hollerand presented revenue projections for FY26–27 and a draft five‑year Capital Improvement Plan. Board members and department directors discussed staffing proposals and capital needs ahead of adoption deliberations.
Hollerand told the board the FY26–27 budget process built on last year’s level‑of‑service workshop and the board retreat in January; she reviewed the town’s 2022–2025 tax rate history and presented projected General Fund revenues and estimated ad valorem revenue tied to this year’s property revaluation. The presentation framed the department requests and the draft CIP the board will consider during upcoming budget meetings.
Public Works Director Wes Blount, Parks & Recreation Director Sarah Goldsmith and Police Chief Ken Storicks each reviewed their department requests. Directors highlighted personnel and equipment needs: Public Works and Parks asked for additional operational staff and capital replacements; the Police Department recommended adding one officer in FY26–27 to address workload concerns. Hollerand also presented proposed new positions the town is considering, including a combined town clerk/HR role and a town planner, and asked the board to consider timing and funding sources for those hires.
The board questioned line‑item impacts, funding sources and implementation timelines for the proposed positions and CIP projects. Staff noted outstanding decisions and follow‑up items the board requested, including refined cost estimates and proposed start dates for any new hires and capital purchases.
Board and staff additionally discussed several operational projects tied to the budget: ordering new water meters, the scope and contract for the town’s SCADA system, irrigation meters for parks, and installing security cameras at Public Works facilities to protect tools and equipment. Parks staff raised planning considerations for the Town’s July 4th event and its budget implications.
No formal budget votes were taken during the session; the discussion will inform future workshops and a formal budget adoption schedule. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
