Minutes of the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 5:30 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: Bruce Reed, Highway Superintendent and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM.

The first discussion regarded road salt.
Mr. Ferebee asked what the Board wanted to do about treated salt saying that the Town has already purchased 400 ton of salt for the 2010/2011. He said that the Town allots for 700 ton per year. He said Clinton County has the treated salt for $85 a ton, saying that regular salt is $68 a ton.
Mr. Biesemeyer suggested purchasing 100 ton of treated to try it.
Mr. Ferebee and Mr. Reed said they had talked about doing just enough for the sidewalks.
Ms. Neville suggested including the residential streets also.
Mr. Ferebee said that the State is using ALL treated salt and said they told him it took a year of using it to see the savings, he again asked what the Board wanted to do.
Mr. Reed said he needs to lock in his order.
Ms. Neville said “try it”. Mr. Martin and Mr. Biesemeyer agreed.

Mr. Ferebee shared a Notice of Claim, he has just received, explaining that a man delivering fuel at the sand pit had slipped on the steps in January. He said he didn’t know anything about it until this notice came on Friday.
Mr. Reed said that during a conversation with another driver delivering in late February, he was told the regular driver had fallen but was not told where, then he said in March, Alan mentioned that an insurance representative had come to look at the steps.
Mr. Ferebee clarified that the accident was due to ice & snow.
Mr. Biesemeyer suggested turning this over to the Insurance Co.
Mr. Ferebee said he had and said that Griffith did not know anything about the lawsuit either.

Mr. Ferebee said that American Legion Post #1312 has asked to have a light installed to shine on the flag at the Veteran’s Memorial. He said NYSEG won’t set a pole on private property, but said they will give a pole and Bruce will set it and then Ron Hall can wire it. He said the estimate for the material and electrical work is approximately $1100.
Ms. Neville and Mr. Biesemeyer suggested using solar lighting. Mr. Jaques suggested battery back up.
Mr. Martin opted for electric. Mr. Ferebee that any electrical put in could serve as electric for the future cemetery.
After further discussion, it was agreed to check into solar and bring this discussion back at the next meeting.

Mr. Ferebee explained that ACAP has funds available through a work program to hire someone for 13 weeks at $11.31 per hour at no cost to the Town. He said he would like to see the pavilion stained, the community center pressure washed and the fence repaired at the picnic grounds.
When asked if he had someone in mind, Mr. Ferebee said Sean Auer.
Mr. Biesemeyer asked who would be supervising this employee, Mr. Ferebee said he would.
Mr. Biesemeyer asked about the protocol to advertise before hiring.
Mr. Ferebee said that Sean Auer applied for the position that Brendan LeClair was hired to fill.
Ms. Neville asked if this was a Town employee or an ACAP employee, Mr. Ferebee said an ACAP employee.
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Resolution No. 104 – 10
Mr. Martin offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board enter into an agreement with ACAP regarding the hiring of Sean Auer on the Adult Work Program for 13 weeks at $11.31 per hour. This resolution was seconded by Marcy Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Oppose

Mr. Reed explained to the Board that he would like to use CHiPs funds this year to blacktop .38 of a mile of Market Street, .25 of a mile of Holt Road and .50 a mile of Beede Road.
Following a very brief discussion, the Board signed the CHiPs Agreement. A copy of this agreement has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

The next discussion was in regards to sidewalks.
Mr. Ferebee said the estimate to replace sidewalks from the Birch Store to the Zempel residence is $50,000.
Mr. Reed said the estimate to do sidewalks around the block is $70,000.

Mr. Reed informed the Board that he will be hiring Ryan Hall for 1 month, maybe 2 to flag traffic and run the roller while Alan Carey is out on workman’s comp. He said Ryan will be paid $11.31 per hour, the same as Brendan LeClair and Sean Auer.

Next was a little more discussion regarding the sidewalks, the proposed Country Club Lane water line and the drainage ditch at the Country Club.

Resolution No. 105 – 10
Mr. Martin offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel. 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

The Board entered Executive Session at 6:18 PM.

Resolution No. 106 – 10
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board reconvene into regular session. 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

The Board reconvened into regular session at 6:51 PM.

Resolution No. 107 – 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: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

General Fund bills No. 155 – 173 $22,091.27
Highway Fund bills No. 53 - 58 23,380.61
Library Fund bills No. 38 - 42 799.06
Water Dist. #1 bills No. 16 - 18 1,070.76
Water Dist. #2 bills No. 20 - 21 1,932.93

Resolution No. 108 – 10
Mr. Martin 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. Ferebee.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM.

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
April 29, 2010

William B. Ferebee, Supervisor
Paul R. Martin, Councilperson
Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilperson
Marcy A. Neville, Councilperson
Lawrence Jaques, Councilperson