During the meeting, it was revealed that the original budget would have necessitated a 30% tax rate increase, largely due to increased departmental requests and a decrease in ratables. However, after detailed negotiations and revisions, the committee, alongside department heads and the business administrator, brought the increase down to 2.75%. The adjustments included cutting nearly $6.2 million from the budget. This was accomplished by eliminating nearly half a million dollars in unfilled positions, cutting over $140,000 from smaller departmental budgets, and reducing capital improvement plans by over $5.5 million.

The committee members expressed gratitude for the cooperation and sacrifices made by the department heads, particularly acknowledging the contributions from Public Works, which gave up necessary equipment and vehicles. The committee emphasized that, despite the cuts, essential infrastructure projects like road maintenance will continue, albeit at a reduced scale.

In addition to budget discussions, the committee passed a proclamation honoring resident Anthony Michael Lentine on his upcoming 100th birthday. Lentine, a former U.S. Navy serviceman and active community member, was recognized for his dedication to family and community.