FINAL MINUTES
SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP 

TOWN OF NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK 

HELD AT TOWN HALL, 8635 CLINTON STREET, NEW HARTFORD, NY 

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. 

Supervisor Messa called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Prior to commencing business, the Supervisor then led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

The following Town Officials and Department Heads present: 

TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: 

Councilman Vincent Pristera Councilman John Latini Councilman David M. Reynolds Deputy Supervisor/Councilman David Tehan Supervisor James Messa 

OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS/EMPLOYEES PRESENT: 

Personnel Director/Finance, Christina Lacy Highway Superintendent, Richard Sherman Town Clerk, Michele Moran Library Director, Anne DuRoss 

Lee Ann Wells, Bonadio Group 

Bethany Allen, Bonadio Group 

Members of the Media: 

Alexis Manore, Rome Daily Sentinel 

Supervisor Messa, together with representatives of The Bonadio Group, distributed updated copies of the tentative 2027 budget to the Town Board members. The revised budget reflected two changes from the version previously distributed at the September 23, 2026 Town Board meeting: (1) an adjustment to the 2027 preliminary budget figure for Line Item A-1110.0-10, Municipal Court Personal Services, and (2) the addition of Line Item DB-5110.0-400, which had been inadvertently omitted from the prior version. Updated “yellow” copies, marked with the Town Clerk’s date stamp (10/5/26) were provided to each Board member for inclusion in their 2027 budget binder. 

The Board conducted a detailed review of the tentative budget, reviewing each page and line item. Upon conclusion of the review, consensus was reached on the suggested changes, and The Bonadio Group was directed to prepare the Preliminary 2027 Budget for presentation at the October 7, 2026 Town Board meeting. 

Supervisor Messa thanked those in attendance for their participation and contributions throughout the budget review process. Representatives of The Bonadio Group expressed their SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP October 5, 2026 Page 2 of 2 

appreciation to Supervisor Messa and the Town Board for the opportunity to assist with development of the 2027 budget and commented on the collaborative and efficient nature of the process. 

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Reynolds and seconded by Councilman Latini. 

Upon Roll Call: Supervisor Messa - AYE, Councilman Tehan - AYE, Councilman Reynolds - AYE, Councilman Latini - AYE, Councilman Pristera - AYE. The Motion carried. 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 P.M. 

Next Meeting: October 7, 2026 

Respectfully submitted, 

Michele Moran Town Clerk 

10/6/26 

Approved 10/7/26 

LEGAL NOTICE

Town of New Hartford, NY

Special Town Board Meeting

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of New Hartford has scheduled a Special Town Board meeting to convene at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, October 5th, 2026 and Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (if needed) in Town Hall, 8635 Clinton Street, New Hartford, NY 13413, for 2027 Tentative Budget work session(s) and to address any other matters that might need immediate action.

Date:  September 25, 2026

Michele Moran, Town Clerk