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Minutes of the Special Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 4:30 PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Town Board Members were present: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor, Paul R. Martin, Marcy A. Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council. Absent: Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilmember. Also present: Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.
The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 4:31 PM saying that the purpose of tonight’s meeting is to award the construction bid for the Court’s addition to the Town Hall and to adopt the resolution in support of the 2010 Retirement Incentive.
Resolution No. 155-10
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that construction of the Court Addition on the Town Hall be awarded to the low bidder, at $64,500.00, Charles Segard Builder. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Martin.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Mr. Ferebee said that Mr. Segard would repair the ramp. He said the foundation has been marked out and Mr. Segard will began digging in the morning.
In regards to the financing of this project, Mr. Ferebee said there is $57,000 in the budget now and the budget will be amended to cover the difference.
Mr. Ferebee stated that to adopt the 2010 Retirement Incentive Program, Part A., which Alan Carey fits into, the Town must also adopt a Local Law with respect to aforesaid incentive.
When asked about the savings to the Town, Mr. Ferebee said the Town has to save at least 50% of the base salary over 2 years for the position being retired from.
Resolution No. 156 – 10
The Town Board adopted Resolution No. 156 – 10, a Resolution to Adopt the 2010 Retirement Incentive Program, Part A, Chapter 105, Laws of 2010 and Introducing Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2010. This resolution, in its entirety, has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.
The next discussion was in regards to the Affordable Housing Project being worked on to be built in the Hamlet of Keene.
Mr. Martin said he would like to see this project began, by breaking ground with the cutting of trees for the driveway.
Ms. Neville said the hold up is that the drive will only be 22 feet wide and the Highway Superintendent says he will not take it over as a town road if it is not 30 feet.
Mr. Jaques asked if it has to meet those regulations.
Ms. Neville said that Mr. Reed says it has to.
Again, Mr. Martin said he would like to see the project break ground.
Resolution No. 157 – 01
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. Ferebee.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
The Meeting was adjourned at 4:43 PM.
Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
August 5, 2010
William B. Ferebee, Supervisor
Paul R. Martin, Robert M. Biesemeyer, Marcy A. Neville and
Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council |