Falls Village voters rescind trailer ordinance, approve spending transfers

FALLS VILLAGE — Four agenda items passed unanimously at a town meeting Thursday, Sept. 11.

They were:

Rescinding an ordinance concerning trailers, trailer camps or trailer parks and mobile home parks as the Planning and Zoning Commission has adopted regulations regarding trailers.

An appropriation of up to $9,000 from the 107/108 Main St. Reserve Account for the purpose of installing closed circuit television cameras to monitor the State of Connecticut official ballot drop box (as required by state law) and an additional two cameras to enhance security at the Town Hall.

An appropriation of up to $180,000 from the Truck Reserve Account for the purpose of purchasing two trucks (to replace two trucks) for the Department of Public Works.

The transfer of the end of year surplus (fiscal year 2024/25, $8,253.90) of the Road Maintenance Account

to line items within the FY 24/25 budget that ended FY 24/25 with a deficit.

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