Taxes and Fees
Taxes and Fees
Lancaster’s public hearing on the 2010 tentative budget proposal
Lee Chowaniec
A small gathering of taxpayers attended the Lancaster Town Board’s public hearing on the tentative 2010 budget. Only three individuals spoke on a budget that had recently been cited as a topic of resident concern by the two incumbent Democratic council members out on the campaign trail.
Nov 3, 2009, 10:06
Taxes and Fees
Town of Lancaster calls for a special meeting to review the budget
Lee Chowanec
Citing that this was the toughest budget of all to work on, Councilman Ronald Ruffino requested the Town Board get together with town department heads to look for further cuts. “Our constituents are telling John (Councilman Abraham) and me, while we are out campaigning for re-election, that they are satisfied with the services provided by the town, but not the tax load.
Oct 20, 2009, 13:14
Taxes and Fees
2010 tentative Lancaster Budget
Lee Chowaniec
When asked by a resident at the recent Lancaster Town Board on the status of the budget, Supervisor Robert Giza stated that the budget is at the Town Clerk’s office and open for review. Supervisor Giza declared that a lot of work had gone into the budget to get it were it now stands considering the state of the economy. He added that no job cuts or cuts to provide service will take place.
Oct 7, 2009, 16:04
Taxes and Fees
Why reassessment now; why not?
Lee Chowaniec
The New York State Office of Real Property Services (ORPS) and municipal assessors across the state are telling us of the importance and benefits of municipalities basing property and school taxes on 100 percent property market value.
Dec 11, 2008, 14:54
Taxes and Fees
Basing property assessment on income is not a novel proposal
Lee Chowaniec
Jack Beilman had a Letter to the Editor published on SUWNY recently that favored basing property assessments on income. Although this writer is a not a proponent of such process, it was disturbing to see others casting disparaging remarks at Beilman for an “outlandish” proposal.
Dec 9, 2008, 16:24
Taxes and Fees
Police Surround Cayuga Indian Trading Post in Union Springs
Police in Cayuga County have surrounded the LakeSide Trading Post in Union Springs. The Trading Post is owned and operated by the Cayuga Indian Nation. The Syracuse Post is reporting that the police are seizing all untaxed cigarettes.
Nov 25, 2008, 10:56
Taxes and Fees
Lancaster considering 2010 property reassessment program
Lee Chowaniec
At a recent work session, Town Assessor Dave Marrano addressed the Lancaster Town Board on the reasons the town should consider doing a property reassessment in 2010. Marrano focused on equity, fairness and the need for transparency when making his presentation.
Nov 22, 2008, 10:37
Taxes and Fees
2009 Lancaster Town Budget, Part III: Residents speak out on elected official’s health insurance policy
Lee Chowaniec
As stated in Part II, several residents spoke at the recent Town Board meeting commending the board for making modifications to the tentative budget. However, when addressing the board, several residents commented that Councilman Ron Ruffino’s resolution to save taxpayers $40,000 by eliminating council members from receiving town provided health insurance was a step in the right direction, but that the resolution was not far reaching enough.
Nov 20, 2008, 14:21
Taxes and Fees
2009 Lancaster budget: Part II: Health Insurance coverage and buyouts
Lee Chowaniec
Prior to approval of the Town of Lancaster 2009 budget, Councilman Ronald Ruffino sponsored a “Suspended Resolution” that if approved would cut spending and save taxpayers another $40,000. Although the measure was welcomed by all, it was believed the resolution fell short in impact.
Nov 19, 2008, 10:48
Taxes and Fees
2009 Lancaster budget approved: Part I
Lee Chowaniec
After cutting $175,000 from the initially proposed budget, the Lancaster’s Town Board approved the 2009 budget. In the eleventh hour and by “Suspended Resolution”, the board cut another $41,254 from a budget proposal they were considering passing Monday evening.
Nov 18, 2008, 15:53
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