Voter Information Trustee Election There is one five-year Trustee position open commencing on July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2020. This position is currently held by incumbent Ronald Devine, Jr whose term expires on June 30, 2015. Tax rate Islip Town Home ......................$1.04 per 100. Brookhaven Town Home ......$14.73 per 1000. Based on current taxable full values and equalization rates for Islip and Brookhaven Towns as this letter went to press. In either town, the Library portion of your property tax bill is approximately 4% of the total bill. Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00pm in the library. Qualifications for Voting Age: 18 and over. Citizen of the U.S. Resident in Bayport-Blue Point School District for at least 30 days. Registered to vote in general or school district elections. Absentee Ballots If you are unable to vote in person, you may apply for an absentee ballot at the library during regular hours or at the Office of the School District Clerk on any school day between 9am and 4pm. The School District Clerk must receive the application at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if it is to be delivered personally to the voter. The School District Clerk must receive absentee ballots not later than 5pm on the day of the vote, April 14. Carrier Pre-Sort Postal Patron Budget Information Meeting and Candidates Night Bayport-Blue Point Public Library 203 Blue Point Avenue Blue Point, NY 11715-1217 Registration is on-going at the Office of the School District Clerk on any school day between the hours of 9am and 3pm through April 1. 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Devine, Jr. Stephanie Heineman Susan Kennedy-Smith Michael Firestone, Library Director Upcoming Library Board Meetings: Special Board Meeting - April 1, 7:00pm Regular Board Meeting - April 14, 7:00pm Bayport-Blue Point Public Library Proposed Budget 2015-2016 AdoptedPresented 2014-2015 2015-2016 Inc/Dec % Reference Books + Databases $41,314 $45,500 10.13% Adult Fiction and Non-fiction $50,715 $53,251 5.00% Young Adult Fiction and Non-fiction $13,781 $14,470 5.00% Children’s Fiction and Non-fiction $48,510 $50,936 5.00% Periodicals $13,000 $13,000 0.00% Video, DVD, Audio Books, CD $72,214 $75,824 5.00% Book Binding $1,000 $1,000 0.00% Staff Salaries $1,130,813 $1,140,674 0.87% NYS Retirement $170,000 $174,000 2.35% Social Security $86,488 $87,262 0.89% Worker’s Compensation $12,500 $12,500 0.00% Medical and Disability Insurance $263,000 $266,000 1.14% Equipment $18,500 $18,500 0.00% Office & Library Supplies $26,250 $26,583 1.27% Postage & Shipping $12,500 $12,500 0.00% Publicity & Printing $25,500 $25,500 0.00% Programs: Adult, Teen & Children $119,311 $123,000 3.09% Rental & Maintenance of Equipment $12,000 $12,000 0.00% Insurance (building contents & liability) $22,193 $23,400 5.44% Utilities $52,600 $52,600 0.00% Custodial Supplies $7,140 $7,500 5.04% Service Contracts $99,850 $100,000 0.15% Building Repairs $15,000 $15,000 0.00% Total Budget $2,314,180 $2,351,000 1.59% Anticipated non-tax revenue $68,750.00 $68,750.00 0.00% Amount to be raised by taxes $2,245,430 $2,281,250 1.60% Bayport-Blue Point Public Library Budget Vote TUEsday, April 14, 1-9pm (In the library) Dear Bayport-Blue Point Residents, The Bayport-Blue Point Library Board of Trustees is pleased to present for your consideration a 2015-2016 operating budget that will offer each community member increased opportunities for personal enrichment while continuing to ensure the outstanding services you expect – in a fiscally responsible way. No increase in state aid, lower interest rates and increased competition for grants continue to have an impact on our budget. And like most libraries across New York State, your library has experienced increased usage during these challenging economic times. In response, we have developed a budget that prioritizes affordability and restraint, while continuing to provide the highest level of service. The proposed increase for the Library’s 2015-2016 operating budget is 1.6 percent – below the State’s two percent tax cap. Under this budget, salaries and benefits were increased just over one percent; while books, programs and other materials were increased about five percent. The projected cost to the average homeowner is under $7 per year. Put in perspective, this is less than the cost of purchasing one paperback book! At this time, more than ever before, the Library has become important in the structure of our lives. As our community, society and the world continue to rapidly change, the Library has been able to adapt quickly to provide services that address your continuously changing needs. Even after the Library closes, you can still search our website to gain access to thousands of magazines and newspapers; reserve books; download books, videos and/ or music; receive one-on-one online homework help; talk to an online librarian and much more. We will continue to evolve for you; and with your help and guidance, we will continue to improve your public library! As always, we sincerely thank you for your continued support and ask that you please come to the Bayport-Blue Point Library and VOTE on April 14, 2015, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Respectfully, The Bayport-Blue Point Library Board of Trustees