|
Minutes of the Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 7:00 PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Town Board Members were present: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor, Paul R. Martin, Robert M. Biesemeyer, Marcy A. Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council. Also present were: 3 residents (inc. a Member of the Press), Debra Whitson, Town Attorney, Bruce Reed, Highway Superintendent and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.
Mr. Ferebee called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and invited everyone present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resolution No. 99-10
Mr. Martin offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board accept the Minutes of the Town Board Meeting held March 9th, the Notes from the Bid Opening held March 30th and the Minutes of the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting held March 30th, as presented. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Privilege of the Floor was offered.
Louise Gregg said there was another Ladies Luncheon coming up at the Noonmark.
She said she has been asked to give another cemetery tour in June.
Mrs. Gregg asked about the Rivermede Project.
Mr. Ferebee gave an update explaining a situation with the contractors and said the Corp. of Engineers have asked the APA for a 2 year extension instead of the 1 year usually given.
Mr. Ferebee gave a reminder that Bulky Days would be held at the Transfer Station on April 21st, 23rd and 24th.
Mr. Ferebee gave a brief update on the Holt House Project inviting the Board to stop by and see the progress if they haven't.
Mr. Martin said he was surprised to see that no stairs for the cellar were figured into the design. There was a brief discussion about adding some.
Mr. Biesemeyer suggested talking to Frank Slycord to be sure anything done is code compliant.
Mr. Ferebee gave a brief update on the Water District #2 Project.
He said Reale Construction is back to work on the tank and that Luck Brothers would be starting on Monday. He said they intended to have as much as possible done by Memorial Day.
Mr. Martin spoke about what a mess Beede Road is.
Mr. Reed said that paperwork has not been received regarding CHiPS funds, due to the State budget, saying that if there are funds he will be doing road improvements on Beede Road and Holt Road. He assured those present that Beede Road would be fixed.
Mr. Ferebee said that AES says there is $30,000 in the project budget for asphalt.
Mr. Reed mentioned that the new blacktop on Mason Young Road has been dug up.
Mr. Martin said he was most concerned about the east side sidewalks in Keene Valley, he said they need more fixing than just the segments that have been dug up.
Resolution No. 100-10
Mr. Martin offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board adopt Local Law #1-2010, Establishing Date for Meeting of Board of Assessment Review. This Local Law, in its entirety, is attached to and made a part of these minutes. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Mr. Ferebee said he had a request of pay increase from Paula McDonough and Ellen Estes, who bill and collect water rents. He said there has been no increase for billing since 1991 or for collecting since 1995.
Mr. Biesemeyer said he felt it was not a good idea to allow any increase midstream, he suggested the request be brought back at budget time. Ms. Neville and Mr. Jaques agreed.
Discussion followed regarding how and who does the billing.
Mr. Ferebee said that AES has supplied him with the information that the water project is coming in with enough left over to put a new main down Country Club Way. He said the estimate supplied by AES was $100,000.
The Board thought this figure was a little high for 500 feet of 6” line and suggested getting more estimates.
Mr. Reed said he wouldn't have time to do this project this summer, but said not to forget there is 200 feet of pipe stockpiled at the highway garage.
Mr. Jaques said there may be more to the job than you would first think, with the maple trees and all.
The Board agreed to research this.
Mr. Ferebee reminded the Board that this would be part of the $4.7 million in ARRA funds.
The Board agreed to have Mr. Ferebee talk to Luck Bros.
Ms. Neville asked what happened with the culvert at the Country Club.
Mr. Ferebee explained that the State made an offer to the Country Club to build a one time swale.
Mr. Martin said he would encourage the Country Club to contact the State to accept their offer.
Ms. Neville asked if the Board wanted her to work on a road salt resolution. After a brief discussion, it was decided to see what the task force comes up with.
Mr. Ferebee informed those present that the State DOT is building a new salt shed and will share the space with the Town, 2/3 1/3. He also said the State would be willing to load the Town’s trucks.
He said that Tony LaVigne at the County is getting a price for coated salt for the Town. Ms. Neville said it was her recommendation to use that.
Martha Allen asked what is going on with brush.
Mr. Ferebee said he is working with Wilmington and Jay to see if the Towns can get together once a month, in each Township, with a man and chipper from each Town allowing a day for people to bring in brush to be chipped.
Resolution No. 101-10
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board accept the Supervisor's Monthly Financial Statement for March as presented and file it with the Town Clerk. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Martin.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Resolution No. 102-10
Ms. Neville 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: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
General Fund Bills No. G133-G154 $ 9,605.99
Highway Fund Bills No. H42-H52 21,840.02
Library Fund Bills No. L 31-L37 1,027.02
Water Dist. #1 Bill No. K15 57.60
Water Dist. #2 Bills No. KV18-KV19 123.28
Resolution No. 103-10
Mr. Biesemeyer 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: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
April 15, 2010
William B. Ferebee, Supervisor
Paul R. Martin, Councilperson
Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilperson
Marcy A. Neville, Councilperson
Lawrence Jaques, Councilperson
|