HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_10_22 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HELD ON OCTOBER 22,
2003 AT 6:00 PM IN COURTROOM A OF THE TOWN
CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD,
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Supervisor Valerie O'Keeffe
PRESENT:
Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
Councilwoman Judith A. Myers
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
ALSO PRESENT:
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Assistant to Administrator Mary Stanton
The Supervisor indicated that this meeting was being held to begin review of the
2004 tentative budget.
1. Community Counseling Center
Jane Orans and Mark Levy of the Center appeared before the Town Board to
discuss the budget and financial issues that now face the Center. They submitted
a letter explaining the financial circumstances of the Center and the proposed
budget for next year. As they explained, the Center now faces a serious deficit
that is higher than in previous years. The current predicted deficit is $92,000.
A discussion ensued regarding the program offerings of the Center and with
minor exceptions there has not been an expansion of staffing or programming at
the Center. The growth of the deficit is attributable to the loss of funding, most
notably that of the United Way.
The Center did indicate that they would need to pursue alternative fund raising
methods to offset the loss of funding sources. However, the Center is asking that
the Town raise its contribution level from $18,500 to $25,000 for 2004. The Town
Board will review the Center's request as part of the budget review process.
2. 2004 Budget Overview
The Town Administrator reviewed with the Town Board the highlights of the
proposed 2004 budget. Specific changes in the proposed budget were explained
to the Town Board. Members of the Board asked questions regarding a number of
budget lines. There was a discussion regarding the policy for estimating
revenues from year to year and how fee adjustments might impact those
estimates. The Town Administrator will prepare additional information for the
Board regarding available unreserved fund balances and the subsidies to
individual recreation department programs.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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