Town of Barton

The meeting included a public hearing on the final budget, highlighting an increase in the overall tax levy and tax rate due to a tax reduction granted to Elderwood. The water/sewer re-levy list was reviewed, and a discussion ensued regarding a resident's payment of a water/sewer bill with one-dollar bills. The board was informed about a pending bill for Office 365, and the Highway Superintendent reported minor damage to the new salt shed. Another public hearing addressed Local Law #1-2025 to override the tax levy limit. The board also discussed removing weight limit signs on specific streets and scheduled a public hearing for Local Law #2-2025.

The agenda included a public hearing for the final budget and a public hearing for Local Law #1-2025 to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law 3c. Also on the agenda was the introduction of Proposed Local Law #2-2025 to Amend Article VI 131-39 Schedule XI: Trucks Over Certain Weights Excluded of Chapter 131 of Vehicles and Traffic Law. The board adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025 to override the tax levy limit and the final budget for 2026.

The meeting included a presentation by the Superintendent of Tioga Central School District regarding a proposed capital project. A public hearing was held to discuss a proposed local law amending Article VI 131-39, Schedule XI, concerning truck weight exclusions on certain streets. The board also discussed IT matters, membership in the Upstate Association of Towns, and the nomination of a liaison to the County Planning Board. Updates were provided by the Highway Superintendent on salt barn stocking and the expected arrival of new trucks.

The agenda includes the Pledge of Allegiance, Privilege of the Floor, approval of previous meeting minutes, approval of vouchers for various funds, personnel matters related to the Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent, and new business including a presentation from the Superintendent of Tioga Central School District and a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend truck weight restrictions. The meeting also involves discussion regarding the removal of weight limits on Dodge Avenue, Pembleton Place, and Smith Street.

The agenda includes approving vouchers for general, highway, sewer, and water funds, personnel matters related to the Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent, reviewing the tentative budget, adopting a preliminary budget for 2026, scheduling a public hearing on the preliminary budget and on Local Law #1-2025 regarding overriding the tax levy limit, and discussing water testing. The board also adopted a resolution to adopt the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and scheduled a public hearing on Local Law No. 1 of 2025 to override the tax levy limit. Additionally, the board addressed water testing and compliance monitoring, accepting a quote from a vendor for water testing services based on the 2026 water sampling schedule.