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Minutes of the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 5:30 PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Town Board Members were present: Paul R. Martin, Councilperson and Acting Chairman, Robert Biesemeyer and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council. Absent: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor and Marcy A. Neville, Member of Council. Also present: Bruce Reed, Highway Superintendent and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.
Mr. Martin, the Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 5:42 PM.
The first discussion was in regards to the resolution adopted at the last Town Meeting establishing date for meeting of Board of Assessment Review. It has been discovered this must be done by Local Law. This proposed Local Law was prepared and circulated to the Town Board for their review more than a week ago.
Resolution No. 92 10
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board has reviewed the proposed Local Law #1 of 2010, a Local Law Establishing Date for Meeting of Board of Assessment Review, a copy of which has been attached to and made a part of these minutes, therefore, the Town Board wishes to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 13th, at 6:45 PM, to receive public comment. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Resolution No. 93 10
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that permission be given for the AuSable Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to use Marcy Field on Saturday, May 22nd, to launch model rockets. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Resolution No. 94 10
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that permission be given for the Present & Past Masters and Wardens Association (Masons) to use Marcy Field on Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, July 18th, to hold their 16th Annual Craft Fair. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Mr. Reed explained to the Board that he had opened sealed screened road sand bids today. He said the following two bids were received and opened: J-Mar Construction Co. Inc. bid the delivered price at $7.87 per cubic yard and Doug West bid the delivered price at $8.29 per cubic yard.
Resolution No. 95 10
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board accept the sand bids opened this morning and award the bid to the lowest bidder, J-Mar Construction Co. at $7.87 per cubic yard. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Mr. Reed informed the Board that Adirondack Crushing Inc. will be crushing gravel near the highway garage for the next couple of weeks.
The next discussion was in regards to road salt.
Mr. Reed asked the Board what they wish to do for next year regarding road salt. He said at the last meeting there was discussion about using treated salt. He said he needs to know within a month what product he will be using, saying he needs to get his order into the County or find a vendor for the other.
The next discussion was in regards to a voucher to pay copier maintenance. Due to the cost of this agreement, the Board felt this service contract should be checked into.
Mr. Reed said that in September at a budget workshop, Mr. Ferebee suggested raising the reimbursement for safety shoes from $100 to $125. He said he had Mrs. Estes look up the annual resolution and found it had not been changed in January. Mr. Jaques said he remembered this and thinks it was planned.
Resolution No. 96 10
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board amend Resolution No. 39 10, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Safety Shoes, changing the amount from $100.00 to $125.00. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Mr. Martin gave a brief update on the Holt House Project saying that some new wiring has been done on the second floor. He said he wished he had watched the plans more closely, saying he would like to see a galley kitchen. He said he would like to have Christine do a little sketching.
Mr. Jaques and Mr. Biesemeyer said it would have to stay within the contract.
Mr. Martin said he would like to see Lauren Murphy come once a week to oversee the progress.
Resolution No. 97 10
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the following bills be accepted for payment, including those that were prepaid. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
(list on next page)
General Fund bills No. G101 G132 $38,195.27
Highway Fund bills No. H33 H41 18,259.53
Library Fund bills No. L27 L30 1,124.24
Water Dist. #1 bills No. K12 K14 155.25
Water Dist. #2 bills No. KV14 KV17 7,634.32
CPF Water Dist. #2 No. 10 14 15,055.36
CPF High Peaks Byway No. 2 37,127.00
Resolution No. 98 10
Mr. Jaques 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. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 PM.
Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
April 6, 2010
William B. Ferebee, Supervisor
Paul R. Martin, Councilperson
Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilperson
Marcy A. Neville, Councilperson
Lawrence Jaques, Councilperson
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