Minutes of the Bi-monthly Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 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 (arrived late), Marcy Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council. Also present were: Donna Reed Austin, Tax Collector, Bruce Reed, Highway Superintendent and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

Mrs. Austin was present to supply her Tax Collector’s Report for the 2008 Tax Season. The Town Board discussed the installment plan with Mrs. Austin and she said the plan is working.
She also explained the payment on State Land.

Resolution No. 128 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, at the request of the Keene Women’s Soccer Team, that they be allowed to use the Community Center Soccer field for their home games and some of their practices. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent at this time
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that the short term financing for Water District #2 was turned over into long term financing on Thursday. He said the payment due for this year is on the $280,000 spent during the emergency project South of Keene Valley a couple years ago.
Mr. Ferebee said the long term financing is for approximately 4 million dollars and that the Town has an application in for $500,000 in grant funding, that if granted, would be used after the loan is used.

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that the bids for Phase I of the Holt House Restoration were opened today.
He said there were the following 3 bids:
Walton General Contracting, AuSable Forks - $21,684
Bombard Excavating, Middle Grove - $59,000
Charles Segard Builder, Keene - $14,000 – 17,000

Mr. Jaques said he thought receiving the rough estimate from Charlie Segard was okay, due to not knowing how bad the rotten sill may be.
Mr. Ferebee asked Mr. Jaques if he would still agree to be the observer on the project, Mr. Jaques said yes.

Resolution No. 129 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the 3 bids received for Phase I of the Holt House Restoration be accepted as opened and the bid be awarded to Charles Segard Builder, the lowest bidder. 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

There was a brief discussion regarding the back deck to be built on the Holt House and what kind of railing/design everyone wanted.

Nick Pepe gave an estimate, of approximately $24,000 for the purchase and installation of a wood boiler at the garage.
Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that the grant that Dan Plumley was referring to was to have a study done, not for a system.
The Board agreed to do a little more research on what is required for the bidding and labor before making any decisions.

Resolution No. 130 – 08
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meetings, scheduled for the last Tuesday of the Month, be cancelled for July and August. 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

There was a brief discussion regarding the Assessors, the question was asked about when the interviews for a Sole Assessor would began.
Mr. Ferebee said it could be anytime.
Ms. Neville asked if a joint meeting had been set up with the Board of Assessment Review. Mr. Ferebee said he would see what he could do about meeting just before the next meeting.

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that the Lake Placid Transfer Station will be hosting a hazardous waste day and that we can join for a fee. He said the fee would be assessed by weight and that he had more information coming.

Mr. Ferebee also informed the Board that Serkil is now accepting #1 plastics, so we no longer need to transport them to Lake Placid.

Mr. Ferebee asked the Board if they had come up with any changes to the water bills. He said that 4 ad valorem letters and Out of District Agreements had gone out for Water District #1.
There was a brief discussion regarding what would happen if someone on a private line with other people didn’t pay their ad valorem, the Board said the entire line would be shut off.
Mr. Ferebee mentioned that there is still a camp and a lean-to with a spigot that may have water and is not being charged.

Mr. Martin said that the monthly water samples are now being tested for sodium chloride. He suggested testing the river water below the pump house for chlorine also, to make sure that water is not being lost. He suggested trying this for 3 months.

Mr. Ferebee said that the water sampling is going to start being done with Life Science, who will pick up the samples at the Town Hall.

Resolution No. 131 – 08
Mr. Jaques 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 Mr. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

General Fund bills No. 314 – 343 $23,843.77
Highway Fund bills No. 103 – 112 20,123.38
Library Fund bills No. 47 - 54 1,181.79
Water District #1 bills No. 33 - 37 1,231.33
Water District #2 bills No. 38 - 45 3,612.59

Resolution No. 132 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that with all business having been transacted, this meeting be adjourned. 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 meeting was adjourned at 6:08 PM.

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
July 1, 2008

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