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A Public Hearing on the 1989-90 tentative Village budget was held on April 12, 1989 at 7:15 P.M. Treasurer Kathleen Masterson and approximately 20 Village residents were in attendance for the Hearing. The Village Clerk reported notice of Hearing had been published in the Wappingers & Southern Dutchess News on April 5th, 1989. Treasurer Masterson reported copies of the budget were available for distribution and smae had to be adopted by May 1st, 1989. She stated budget categories differed somewhat in that we were sollowing the format prescribed by N.Y.S. Department of Audit & Control. Mr. Gil Napoleon inquired as to the allotment of $16,796 under "Other Expense" in the Court budgets. (A-ii10,4). Ms. Masterson replied these monies, for a large part, were to cover the rent. Mr. Napoleon inquired as to why $10,000 was inserted under the 1320.4 Auditor category. Ms. Masterson replied, funds would be used for the implementation of the new Journals for accounting procedures as mandated by the State and for tying in the annual ~eports. Mr. Napoleon asked about $20,000'being inserted in the Treasurer's budget under the category A-2020 and was told this funding was allocated for a proppsed computer system that would service the various departments of the Village. Mr. Napoleon also inquired as to Municipal dues, Judgement of Claims and omission of a Capital Account. Each item was discussed individually. He also asked about $28,300 being in Recreation- Other Expense (A-7140.4) & Chairperson Latino stated $10,000 will be for landscaping, the rest being used for summer and various other programs. Mr. Napoleon inquired as to funding under Personal Services for sewer account (A-8120.1), and was told these monies would be utilized for sending out sewer and water bills. He asked about monies being in the Disposal Plant budget as it had been closed down,but was told not entirely. Mr. Nepoleon inquired about bonds for the Tri-Municipal project and discussion followed on same. Mr. Greco recommended hydrant rental for the Water Dept. be left in the budget and a discussion followed as to whether local law or ordinance on same had ever been repealed. To be investigated further. The Question arose as to whether the tentative budget could be increased following hearing and Attorney Viglotti to investigate same. Due to people a~riving late, the public hearing was left open and business of the regular meeting was initiated 7:48 P.M.