Moreau Development News

Moreau Budget Workshop Focuses on Equipment Upgrades and Fund Reallocation

The Town of Moreau is discussing budget allocations for the upcoming year, including various equipment and infrastructure upgrades. A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the potential transfer of remaining funds from the beach budget to cover current equipment needs and considering the feasibility of purchasing items in advance. Various departments presented their budgetary requests, highlighting the need for replacements and upgrades for items such as bleachers, tool sets, AED units, garbage cans, fryer, and park signage. Personnel costs, including proposed raises and the conversion of salary to pay rates for overtime calculation, were also discussed. A notable discussion point was the potential reallocation of $40,000 from the beach fund to the general fund to cover immediate equipment needs, with a consensus to explore this option further.