Minutes of the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 5:30 PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Town Board Members were present: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor, Paul R. Martin (arrived late), Robert M. Biesemeyer, Marcy Neville and Larry Jaques, Members of Council. Also present was: Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM.

Resolution No. 99 – 08
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that at the request of the High Peaks Radio Control Club, they be given permission to use Marcy Field on Thursday, May 22nd. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent at this time
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Mr. Jaques explained to the board that having the Town named as additional insured on a user of Marcy Field’s proof of insurance may get the Town a better price on their liability insurance.

Resolution No. 100 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the following individuals be appointed to the Youth Commission Summer Program to the stated positions at the stated salaries:
David McGannon – Progressive Swimming Instructor - $3505/Season
Lydia M. Osenbaugh – Bus Driver - $14.00/hour
Brittany Purdy – Lifeguard/RTE - $11.25/hour
Cori-Ann Gregory – Attendant/EMT - $10.25/hour
Andrea Hickey – Attendant/RTE - $10.25/hour
This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent at this time
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that he had received an estimate from Guy Smith for painting the Town Hall. He said the estimate included washing, scraping, chipping, etc. He said he still needed to get another.

Mr. Martin arrived at this time.

The next discussion was in regards to what the Town Board intended to do about appointing an Attorney. Mr. Ferebee said that Debra Whitson was interested, that she would charge $125 an hour for services and attend the Town Board meetings at no charge.

Resolution No. 101 -08
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board accept the informal resignation made by Ron Briggs during the April 8th Town Board Meeting. Further resolved, that the Town Board continue their search for a new Attorney and be ready to make an appointment at the May 13th Town Board Meeting. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer.
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Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

The next discussion was about the stone wall at Norton Cemetery.
Mr. Ferebee said he has been searching for free stone.
Mr. Jaques told of a couple old foundations he was aware of and Mr. Martin mentioned one.
Mr. Ferebee and Mr. Martin met with Tom Smith today to look at the job. Mr. Smith has given an estimate of $15,000 for labor to rebuild the wall.
Mr. Ferebee said there is $15,000 set aside in the budget for this project, he said he is trying to get a finalized cost put together.

The next discussion was in regards to Scenic Byways Funds.
Ms. Neville has become aware that there is still money in the NYS Scenic Byways Program for restoration of the Holt House and has been working to reenact this project. The grant is 80/20. The project date is 3 years to completion, though it is requested to be finished by the end of 09.
Mr. Ferebee said the Town has $6,000 available to start the match.
Ms. Neville suggested that an Administrator should be hired for the project, a couple names were mentioned.

The next discussion was in regards to the Honeywell’s proposal on performing an energy audit.
Ms. Neville initiated the discussion.
Mr. Biesemeyer and Mr. Jaques both felt that there are a lot of changes everyone is aware of that can be made to save money without an energy audit telling you.
Ms. Neville said the reason she would like to see an energy audit done and include the Fire Departments is to try to get everyone thinking energy efficiency.
Ms. Neville said she had had Kevin Boyle look at the windows at the Town Hall and he is going to give an estimate on replacement of the 6 large windows with storms.
Another item discussed was the efficiency a wood furnace at the highway garage could be.

Mr. Ferebee said he may be attending a meeting at Blue Mountain Lake concerning bio-fuels.

The next discussion was in regards to the garden at Marcy Field.
Mr. Ferebee said that 14 gardeners had signed up to have a plot.

Mr. Martin suggested getting a chart of the charges the highway uses when they do work that is to be charged out.

Resolution No. 102 – 08
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board accept the Supervisor’s Monthly Financial Report for March, and place it on file with the Town Clerk. 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

Resolution No. 103 – 08
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the following bills were accepted for payment, including those that were prepaid. 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

General Fund bills No. 191 – 220 $30,994.29
Highway Fund bills No. 69 - 80 79,825.37
Library Fund bills No. 32 - 37 839.86
Water Dist. #1 bills No. 22 - 28 3,375.98
Water Dist. #2 bills No. 19 - 24 6,166.12
CPF – Rivermede Project No. 1 & 2 378.75
CPF – Water Dist. #2 No. 4 565.00

Resolution No. 104 – 08
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 Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

This meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
May 2, 2008

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