Taft Road Development Draws Crowd as Clay Board Unveils Flat Tax Levy Budget

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ 2026 Tentative Budget Approved: The board approved a roughly $23 million budget. Comptroller Paula Caron stated the plan stays below the state tax cap and results in no town tax increase for residents.
• ◆ Hinerwadels Zone Change Adjourned: A public hearing regarding the rezoning of 29.1 acres on West Taft Road for residential and commercial use was adjourned to November 17 to allow for a traffic study.
• ◆ SPCA Contract Renewed: The board authorized agreements with the CNY SPCA for dog control and animal cruelty services effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.
• ◆ IT Services Renewed: The board renewed a contract with NetManageIT for technology services for one year, starting November 1, 2025.
• ◆ Speed Limit Review Adjourned: A proposal to lower the speed limit on the west end of Mud Mill Road from 55 mph to 45 mph was adjourned to November 5.
• ◆ Special Districts Hearings Set: Public hearings for the 2026 Special Districts and Fire Protection budgets were scheduled for November 5.