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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_09_30 Town Board Minutes p(< �47 Town of Mamaroneck Town Board Minutes 0 1" o Tuesday, September 30, 2025, nConference Room A, Second Floor of Town Center 7:30PM FOUNDED 1661 PRESENT: Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor Sabrina Fiddelman, Councilmember Jeffery L. King, Councilmember Robin Nichinsky, Councilmember Anant Nambiar, Councilmember ALSO PRESENT: Allison May, Town Clerk Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller 7:30 PM TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING On motion of Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman, the special meeting opened at 7:34 p.m. Carried WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Budget Calendar Town Administrator Meredith S. Robson discussed the 2026 budget calendar, including opportunities to provide residents with additional information earlier in the budget development process. Administrator Robson discussed the concept of a "Budget 101" presentation to explain the budget process, factors considered during budget preparation, and the challenges associated with developing the annual operating and capital budgets. Councilmember Nambiar proposed holding a public budget workshop at the October 8th meeting to provide residents with a high-level overview of the budget process before specific budget figures were finalized. Councilmember Nambiar suggested that an earlier discussion could encourage public participation and allow residents to provide input before preparation of the tentative budget. Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney noted that the Town Board had already conducted extensive discussions regarding the capital budget and emphasized the importance of balancing transparency with an efficient budget preparation process. Councilmember Fiddelman expressed concern regarding the proposed timeline and whether staff would have sufficient time to prepare budget materials while accommodating additional public meetings. Comptroller Tracy Yogman and Administrator Robson discussed the workload associated with developing the budget and questioned whether delaying the release of budget figures would provide a meaningful benefit to residents. Town Board September 30, 2025 Councilmember Nichinsky suggested that earlier public presentations could allow residents to better understand the issues facing the Town and provide more constructive feedback during the budget process. Councilmember Nichinsky noted that community input may be more valuable if residents have an opportunity to participate before budget decisions are finalized. Administrator Robson suggested providing a high-level presentation outlining major budget considerations and potential areas of discussion before the tentative budget is completed. Councilmember King noted that transparency is important and expressed support for providing information to the public as early as practicable, suggesting that an initial presentation could focus on broad budget trends and priorities, with additional detail provided as the budget is developed. The Board discussed potential dates for budget workshops, public presentations, department head meetings, and statutory budget deadlines associated with the preparation of the 2026 budget. Comptroller Yogman stressed that sufficient time is necessary to prepare budget documents and supporting materials. Several Board members expressed concern about modifying the budget schedule in a manner that could impede staffs ability to prepare accurate and complete budget information. The Board generally agreed that providing residents with additional information regarding the budget process would be beneficial; however, members also recognized the need to maintain a schedule that would allow staff sufficient time to prepare accurate and complete budget documents for Board review and public consideration. No formal action was taken. 2. Discussion - 2026 Capital and Operating Budget The discussion regarding the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget was incorporated into the preceding Budget Calendar discussion. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:39 p.m. Carried