HORTONVILLE – The Delaware Town Board approved its 2027 spending plan with only a .64 percent tax increase, well below the 2 percent tax cap.

“We have been able to do a few things during the past years to help out the taxpayers,” Supervisor Scott DuBois said.

That help includes only increasing the 2027 tax bill by 4¢ per $1,000 of assessed valuation – or just $8 on a house assessed for $200,000.

The board unanimously approved the spending plan for next year.

Councilwoman Cindy Herbert reported that the Highway Dept. had taken possession of its new Ford F600 plow truck and also repainted a Dodge truck to get ready for the snow season.

Building Inspector Kris Scullion reported that 78 building permits had been issued so far this year.

“We are not too busy,” Scullion said. “However, the Villa Roma timeshare owners are complaining.”

Scullion explained that repairs on the 232 timeshare units at the Villa Roma Resort and Conference center “are falling behind. Everything from decks to egress maintenance needs to be fixed.”

Scullion explained that the current staff is doing the best job they can, but “the place is enormous and they are falling way behind.

“There are 20-something buildings and I suggested they do four or five at time,” Scullion said. “I told them we should come up with a plan. My biggest concern right now is we want them to stay open.”

Councilman Ian Blumenthal also welcome backed Councilman Al Steppich, who returned to the Town Board after a recent illness.

“Welcome back. We are all glad Al is back in his seat,” Blumenthal said.