Maria Zeller Brauer

The agenda for the meeting includes several key items for discussion and approval. Discussions cover the updated Mission, Vision, Philosophy Statement; approval of the FY2026-27 One Year Plan; and approval of the Updated FY2025-26 through FY2027-28 Three Year Plan. Further business items include discussion and potential approval of the Draft Fund Balance Reserve Policy, Draft Funding Agreement, Bill Paying Procedure, and notification regarding an upcoming Board Vacancy. The agenda also allocates time for Reports from the President, Trustee Liaison, and Manager, and includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The agenda for the regular meeting included routine items such as Roll Call and Citizens to Be Heard. Key discussion items and new business encompassed the termination of an employee, approval of an amended contract with Vicarious Multimedia, discussions regarding Funded Agency allocations for 2026-2027, and budget discussions for 2026-2027. The meeting was also scheduled to include an Executive Session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees includes standard procedural items such as Roll Call and Citizen Remarks. Key operational discussions slated for the meeting encompass the approval of Town, Cemetery, and Road Fund bills and claims under the Audit section. Reports will be provided by the Supervisor, Clerk, Assessor, and Administrator covering areas like General Assistance/Food Pantry, Senior Services, Cemetery, Road Management, and Communications/Outreach. New Business items are scheduled to address a discussion concerning Public Act 104-0438, and approvals for the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar, the 2026 IRS Mileage Rate Change, the 2025-2026 Audit Engagement Letter, and the 2026 TRIP and Transit Grant and Service Agreement. The meeting is also scheduled to include a section for Trustee Discussion and Comments, as well as a planned Executive Session to discuss specific employee matters.

The meeting included a Truth-In-Taxation Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2025 Tax Year Levies for the Town, General Assistance, Mental Health Board, and Road Management funds, during which no public comments were offered. Key actions taken included approving Trustee Mejdrich to join remotely via Zoom, swearing in Assessor Ken Jochum for his upcoming term, and a presentation from Reading Power requesting funding. The Board approved the audit of several funds: Road Management, Cemetery, and Town Fund. New business involved approving the 2026 meeting schedule and holiday schedule, reappointment of Trustee Grainawi to the Community Mental Health Board, and the approval of Ordinances #2025-09 and #2025-10 for the 2025 Tax Levies. Additionally, Ordinance #2025-11 concerning the Administration of Social Media Pages and Electronic Communication Policy was approved.

The primary discussion and approval item for the meeting was the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Final Budget, which totaled $1,500,000.00 across Administrative and Behavioral Health/I/DD appropriations. Other key business items included discussion and approval of the Funding Notification, and discussion and approval concerning a change in the April 2026 Board Meeting date from April 8th to April 22nd. The Manager's Report covered updates on contract finalization with Submittable, development of the Board Member Handbook, orientation for new members, and drafting of new policies.