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Jul 31, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Monroe Ct Pension Committee & Opeb Regular Meeting
The meeting included discussions and reviews of pension and OPEB matters. Key topics included the approval of pension committee and OPED board of trustees meeting minutes from January 23rd, 2025, and a quarterly investment review. The expense review covered investment portfolio expenses, custodial costs, and fiducience fees for both the pension and OPED plans. There was also a snapshot of the funded status, with the pension plans showing over 99% funded ratio and the OPED plan being over 95% funded. The meeting also addressed market volatility, the impact of political factors, and the tension between the executive branch and the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates.
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The meeting included discussions on various topics, such as participation in the Jockey Hollow Health Fair, mental health awareness month activities, and updates on staff certifications. The environmental health activity report highlighted routine inspections and subsurface sewage disposal activities. Revenues from license fees were discussed, with concerns raised about lower than projected revenue in septic and well permit areas. Grant updates were provided, including the public health emergency preparedness grant and the workforce development grant. There was also a discussion regarding tattoo parlor regulations and a review of new complaints registered.
May 6, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Monroe Annual Town Budget
The annual budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 includes discussions on the budget process, the First Selectman's budget overview, revenue budget, and expenditure budget by department. Key topics covered are the revaluation impact on taxpayers, proposed mill rate reduction, and the allocation of funds to various town departments and the Board of Education. The budget also addresses citizen concerns through proposed tax benefits for seniors, investments in online services, and funding for public safety and cybersecurity.
Mar 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Town Council Budget
The budget discussion includes the First Selectman's budget submission to the Town Council by February 8, 2025, in accordance with the Monroe Town Charter. The budget addresses the impact of the 2024 Revaluation, which increased residential property assessments by 50% and commercial/industrial assessments by 16%. A proposed mill rate reduction from 38.27 to 28.61 for fiscal year 2025/26 is intended to mitigate the tax liability shift to homeowners. The budget proposes an overall expenditure increase of 2.84%, slightly below the national inflation rate. The budget also includes tax benefits for seniors, funding for new police officer positions, cybersecurity positions shared with the Board of Education, and maintainer positions in the Department of Public Works.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
