Southtowns Record

TB 2026-08-19 Agenda & Minutes

Government
Town of Boston
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026
Posted by publisher
Sep 11, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Zoning and land use, Public safety, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic

Original document

Same meeting

Text · page 6 of 11

REGULAR BOARD MEETING  TOWN HALL
AUGUST 19, 2026  7:30 P.M.

RESOLUTION 2026 - 57  AMENDING 2026 BUDGET TO PROPERLY
  ACCOUNT FOR INSURANCE RECOVERIES
WHEREAS, the Town of Boston received unanticipated revenues from
Progressive Insurance in the amount of $2,618.68 regarding the vehicular
damage caused to a town-owned holiday light silhouette; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Boston received unanticipated revenues from USAA
Insurance in the amount of $2,366.00 plus a second claim pending for $282.50
regarding the vehicular damage caused to the town-owned Welcome to Boston
signage; and
WHEREAS, these funds were deposited into revenue account A00-2680-0000
(Insurance Recoveries); and
WHEREAS, the Town approved the replacement of the Silhouette through
Holiday Outdoor Decor, chargeable to account A00-7550-0400 (Celebrations –
Contractual), and
WHEREAS, the Town approved the replacement of the Welcome to Boston signs
from Richard-Cin Signs with labor and installation performed by Loudon
Building Co., chargeable to A00-1620-0400 (Buildings – Contractual); and
WHEREAS, neither these revenues nor expenditures were included in the
amount budgeted for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Boston Budget hereby is
amended effective immediately:

  1) Increase Appropriations:
  Account No. A00-7550-0400  Celebrations - Contractual  $2,618.68
  Account No. A00-1620-0400  Buildings – Contractual  $2,648.50

  2) Increase Revenues:
  Account No. A00-2680-0000  Insurance Recoveries  $5,267.18

  Supervisor Keding  Yes  Councilwoman Martin  Yes
  Councilman Penders  Yes  Councilwoman Selby  Yes
  Councilman Stephan  Yes
five (5) Yes  Carried

A motion was made by Councilman Penders and was seconded by Councilwoman
Martin,
RESOLUTION 2026 - 58  AUTHORIZING REPAIR OF TROOPER BARRACKS
  DEFECTIVE HVAC COMPRESSOR
WHEREAS, the Town of Boston owns a secondary building located at 8550
Boston State Rd, which is occupied by the New York State Troopers, Troop A;
and
WHEREAS, the Town has identified a failed compressor in Condensing Unit No.
4 at the New York State Trooper Barracks; and