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Minutes of the Bi-monthly
Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 5:30
PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Town Board Members
were present: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor, Paul R. Martin,
Marcy A. Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council.
Absent: Robert M. Biesemeyer, Member of Council. Also present
were: Bruce Reed, Highway Superintendent and Ellen Estes,
Town Clerk.
The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at
5:26 PM.
Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that the Youth Commission
Board has selected the individuals they would like to fill
the two vacancies on their board.
Resolution No. 68 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be
it resolved, that Holly Venner be appointed to the unexpired
term to end Dec. 31, 2011 and Jennifer Gregory be appointed
to the unexpired term to end Dec. 31, 2007. This resolution
was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Resolution No. 69 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be
it resolved, that bulky days at the Keene Transfer Station,
be scheduled for April 18th, 20th and 21st. This resolution
was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Resolution No. 70 07
Mr. Martin offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be
it resolved, that the 7 attached bids received from 4 bidders
be accepted and that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder,
Viking Cives (USA), for a Viking Model PL1112LW Proline Combination
Dump Body/Sander for $21,825.00. This resolution was seconded
by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Next was a discussion regarding the surplus equipment bids
opened today.
Mr. Reed said two bids were received for the 2002 Ford 4x4
pickup, one for $1,305 and one for $7,810. He said the truck
need a new oil pan, which he had to cancel the repair of due
to the storm, he said his new truck is due on March 18th and
he needs to keep this one until the new one is delivered.
He suggested reducing the price from the high bid of $7,810
to $7,000 skipping the oil pan repair and keeping it until
after the new truck is delivered.
He said the only bid received on the 1994 International truck
was for $1,651, which he would refuse and that he talked to
Mark Jerry who said he would give$4,000 site unseen. He said
they would swap the truck for $4,000 on account for repair
work or would be willing to pay out right. The Town Board
was interested in having it put on account is that was okay.
Resolution No. 71 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be
it resolved, that the surplus equipment bids be accepted as
opened and turned over to the Town Board, further be it resolved
that the advertised items be awarded to the high bidders as
follows:
The 2002 Extended Cab 4x4 pickup to Marcel Giroux for the
$7,000, as discussed,
the $1,651 bid on the 1994 International refused and the truck
sold outright for $4000 to M.A. Jerry to be applied on account
toward repair work,
the 9 Fisher plow for $110, the 9 Frink reversacast plow
for $90 and the sickle bar mower for $90 to Mike Jock,
and the 17 x 4 metal gate to Vernard Gonyea for $25.
This resolution was seconded by Mr. Martin.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
The next topic discussed was the request for a snowblower
for the bobcat.
Mr. Reed said the money had been put into the budget and was
suggesting that the Town Board consider purchasing a snowblower
at the cost of $2,919.52 and $204.00 for the harness.
Mr. Jaques said the Town Board had voted this item down at
a higher price, but said he was okay with it at this price.
Mr. Reed said it would be a good tool for cleaning the bridge
in Keene Valley and that the sidewalks could be cleared better
without plugging up driveways. He said it would also be good
for the Water Districts, for cleaning out behind the fences,
up to the storage tank and around the hydrants.
Ms. Neville felt it was good for the hydrants.
Resolution No. 72 07
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be
it resolved, that the Town Board approve the purchase of a
snowblower at the cost of $2,919.52 with $204.00 wiring harness
for the Towns bobcat. This resolution was seconded by Mr.
Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Resolution No. 73 07
Mr. Martin offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be
it resolved, that the following bills be accepted for payment,
including those that were post paid. This resolution was seconded
by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
General Fund bills No. 83 110 $ 60,089.91
Highway Fund bills No. 26 - 33 151,666.18
Library Fund bills No. 17 27 1,735.33
Water Dist. #1 bills No. 14 - 23 3,568.33
Water Dist. #2 bills No. 13 - 19 2,261.99
Resolution No. 74 07
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be
it resolved, that all business having been transacted, this
meeting be adjourned. This resolution was seconded by Mr.
Martin.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 PM.
Ed Hood, from the APA, was present to speak to the Board
about a proposal for rehabilitation of the Holt House, to
be used as an informational center.
The Board was finished signing the last few vouchers at 6:35
PM.
Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
March 1, 2007
William B. Ferebee, Supervisor
Paul R. Martin, Councilperson
Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilperson
Marcy A. Neville, Councilperson
Lawrence Jaques, Councilperson
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