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Budget review flags delayed red light camera, unclear ticket repayment figures and reserve increase to $500,000
Summary
Town Administrator Rod Barnes reported first-quarter FY25-26 revenues generally on target but said red light camera equipment has not been installed and camera-related receipts are lower than expected; the minutes also list a ticket repayment figure inconsistently and project reserve funds rising to $500,000 from grant reimbursements.
Town Administrator Rod Barnes reported that first-quarter FY25-26 revenues are projected to be on target but noted several areas of concern and action. The minutes state that camera-related revenue is lower than anticipated and that the red light camera has not yet been installed. Barnes said the Police Department is considering adding stop-sign cameras at Decatur and at 52nd and 49th Avenues. The minutes also note the town continues to pay workers' compensation for a former public works employee and that there will be no further Police Department hires despite two vacancies.
The minutes include a ticket repayment line that is unclear: they record an expected $25,000 figure while also stating it is "below $15,000"; the document does not reconcile that discrepancy, so the precise ticket repayment amount is not specified in these segments. Grant reimbursements are projected to increase reserve funds to $500,000. Council suggested evaluating business and real estate taxes as part of revenue review.
