The hearing was called to order by the Chairperson, Nancy Eggenberger, at 7:30 PM.

Present: N. Eggenberger, M. Farell, J. Fausone, S. Foster, T. Hartnett, D. Turner

Also Present: E. Davis, K. Gladden

Call to Audience

(H. Ahmad, C. deBear, R. Havenstein-Coughlin, D. McHugh, M. Nicholson, L. Papa, S. Sharma, N. Szczepanski, R. Wolshon) - None

Budget Hearing

The Proposed 2016 Budget Hearing was opened for discussion.

2016 Proposed Budget Approval

M. Farell moved and S. Foster supported the motion to adopt the Proposed 2016 Budget amount of $6,045,250. (See Attachment A)

Roll Call:

T. Hartnett: yes

D. Turner: yes

J. Fausone: yes

M. Farell: yes

S. Foster: yes

N. Eggenberger: yes

The motion passed unanimously, 15/9-17-1BH

Tax Resolution

M. Farell moved and T. Hartnett supported the resolution to approve certifying the rate for tax levy of 1.5437 mills for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. (See Attachment B)

In the ensuing brief discussion, Trustee J. Fausone indicated his belief that a budget and supporting millage resolution assuming a 100% property tax collection rate should have been presented for board approval. Since it was not, it was his preference that the alternative Resolution (B), with a levy of 1.5275 mills, be approved.

Roll Call:

T. Hartnett: yes

D. Turner: yes

J. Fausone: no

M. Farell: yes

S. Foster: yes

N. Eggenberger: yes

The motion passed 5-1-0 (15/9-17-2BH

Call to Audience

None

Adjourn

The Budget Hearing was adjourned at 7:45 PM.