Jennifer Armstrong

The Town Board of the Town of Verona, New York, will conduct a public hearing to consider enactment of a Local Law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c.

The meeting focused on the presentation and public hearing for the 2020 budget. Key discussion points included the proposed 2.5% increase to the levy to address increasing costs for senior services, emergency management, and capital improvements. Questions from the public covered the impact of the levy increase on future years, reserve balances, net new construction, annexation compensation, and the potential for partnerships with the City of Verona for senior services. Discussion also included the replacement of the Valley Road bridge and various grant funding opportunities for road maintenance. The meeting concluded with the approval of using unused levy capacity from the prior year and the adoption of a resolution to exceed the state allowable levy limit by 2.5%, resulting in a total levy of $1,162,049.

The meeting focused on the presentation and public hearing of the 2021 budget. Key discussion points included a proposed levy of $1,200,862, an increase in revenue due to new construction, and potential impacts of the pandemic on future budgets. The proposed mill rate increase was discussed, along with planned expenditures, including funds for a Valley Road Bridge replacement and a new snowplow. Questions from the public addressed the mill rate increase, future capital expenditures, and the allocation of CARES Act funding. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the 2020 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2021.

The public hearing focused on the presentation and discussion of the 2022 budget. Key discussion points included the Valley View Road project, its funding sources (80% federal, 20% local), and the town's upfront cost and reimbursement process. Questions were raised regarding the new infrastructure bill and potential funding opportunities, as well as revenue projections based on new home construction. The 2021 tax levy to be paid in 2022 was adopted in the amount of $1,251,759.