Jeffrey A Swanson

The Town Board of the Town of Busti adopted a budget for the fiscal year 2026. Copies of the budget are available for public inspection at the Busti Town Clerk's office during regular office hours.

The notice announces a public hearing for the preliminary budget of the Town of Busti for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026. The preliminary budget has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk, where it is available for public inspection. The public hearing will be held to allow any person to be heard in favor or against the preliminary budget or any items contained therein. The proposed salaries of town officials are specified.

The Town Board meeting included reports from the Lakewood-Busti Police Chief on incidents and participation in a deer management program, a public hearing on Local Law No. 4 of 2011 for Small Wind Turbines, and a highway superintendent report on paving and a new pavilion. Financial matters included the approval of payments and an application for a Justice Court Assistance Program grant. Various reports and correspondence were noted, including building reports, financial condition reports, and communications regarding agreements, drainage districts, pipeline projects, and speed limit reductions.

The meeting included reports from various town officials, including the police chief, code enforcement officer, highway superintendent, and fire chief. Discussions covered topics such as the Lakewood Farmers Market, community center surveys, transfer station stickers, DEC burning regulations, speed complaints, and the use of town fields and parks. The board authorized membership in the Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance, reviewed budgetary costs for town building roof repairs, and discussed plans for pressure washing and/or painting the town administration building. A resolution was passed to pay outstanding bills, and reports were given on the progress of the summer recreation program and the LoCo Rail Trail project.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including a proposed stream back stabilization project, the potential revision of town codes regarding sawmills, and the collection status of town taxes. Reports were given by the Town Clerk, Police Chief, Highway Superintendent, and Code Enforcement Officer. A resolution was adopted for the Chautauqua County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Actions were taken regarding a town employee's NOVA card, a discussion of shared services between the town and village, and the response to a state comptroller's audit. Appointments were made for the Dog Enumerator and Planning Board positions. A public hearing was scheduled for the renewal of a cable television franchise agreement. Authorizations were given for attendance at conferences and training, and for the purchase of a vault door. Finally, the board reviewed and approved the payment of bills and discussed future budget planning for highway equipment.