TOWN OF BLAINE
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Mike Metcalf called the July 23rd, 2025 special meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Mike Metcalf, Supervisor Josh Fornengo, Clerk Ryan Brennan, Treasurer Mona Velebir, Charla Zaccardi
ABSENT: Supervisor Bryan Holter
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
TOPICS & SUMMARIES:
1) NCC Well Capping & Repairs: A discussion took place regarding cleaning & preparing the site. Chairman Mike Metcalf motioned to approve the well capping & repair of the NCC well by DMB Drilling Co., Inc. Supervisor Josh Fornengo seconded. Motion approved.
2) NCC Use Policy Rough Draft: Chairman Mike Metcalf reviewed the policy, and Clerk Ryan Brennan will incorporate it into the NCC rental forms. Supervisor Josh Fornengo motioned to approve the NCC Use Policy as drafted. Chairman Mike Metcalf seconded. Motion approved.
3) Budgetary Preparations for FY 2026: Chairman Mike Metcalf thanked Charla Zaccardi for preparing financial documents for submission to the bank in order to secure acquisition of our recent debt-consolidation loan, Treasurer Mona Velebir for producing a revenue summary, and Clerk Ryan Brennan for preparation of the budgetary rough draft. There was a detailed review of projected expenses & revenues. Several questions arose during this review process and Chairman Mike Metcalf requested the past and current clerks meet along with the town treasurer to obtain further information and documentation to help assure accuracy in preparing the budget.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Mike Metcalf motioned to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Supervisor Josh Fornengo seconded. Motion approved. Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan W. Brennan, Municipal Clerk
Signed and dated this 23rd day of July, 2025
By: __________________________________________
Chairman, Mike Metcalf