Supervisors Adopt Two Local Laws

DELHI - Delaware County Supervisors met on Oct. 28th for a brief meeting after two public hearings, with no public comment.

Supervisors passed a local law to override the State-mandated 2% tax levy in anticipation of the budget process. The law is precautionary, as the Finance Committee continues to hash out the 2027 budget. The county must file the tentative or preliminary budget by Nov. 15th and adopt the final budget by Dec. 20th. The county has successfully remained under the tax cap for nine consecutive years.

The county also adopted a second local law amending delinquent tax payments and installment protocols. Major changes exclude short-term rentals, second homeowners, vacant land, and LLCs from participating in the 36-month installment agreement. The law adds an exemption for deployed military personnel. Further updates include stricter collection requirements such as a 15% down payment and a 5% late fee. If approved, payments will first apply to interest, then penalties and accrued charges, before applying toward the tax principal.

Supervisors paid monthly bills totaling $3,370,653.55.

The Department of Social Services budget was amended to include $15,000 to assist families facing eviction. The State will reimburse these funds 100%.

Supervisors paid $47,150.40 in psychiatric costs for inmates deemed incapacitated to meaningfully participate in defense proceedings.

The Real Property Tax Department discovered five properties accidentally left off the 2026 tax rolls. The department will collect them in the 2027 tax rolls. The properties are located in Masonville ($2,827.31), Roxbury ($1,539.61), and Sidney ($681.82, $2,031.67, and $1,940.28).

Supervisors purchased two additional weather stations for $15,000. The Planning Department will use funds from the excess personal services budget line.

Supervisors entered an executive session to discuss veterans services contract negotiations. The Board asked Real Property Tax Director Sherri Falcone to join. No decisions were made following the session.

The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.