Minutes of the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, August 29, 2006, 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: Ron Briggs, Town Attorney and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.

There was a brief discussion regarding the most recent option of using formed concrete for the cemetery wall.

Resolution No. 181 – 06
Mr. Martin offered the resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board regretfully accept the resignation submitted by Baird Edmonds from the Planning Board effective following the September 5th Planning Board Meeting. 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 Co-Chair vacancy, it was agreed that the Board take Mr. Edmond’s suggestion and speak to Member Tom Hickey about this position.

Mr. Ferebee informed the Town Board of an insurance issue that has just been discovered. He said that Bob Purdy who turned 65 about 5 years ago has not been receiving the Medicare reimbursement for insurance money taken out of his Social Security.

Resolution No. 182 – 06
Mr. Martin offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that all Medicare reimbursement arrears totaling $4,497.50 be paid to Bob Purdy and in the future he receive the quarterly amount due. 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 next discussion was in reference to an individual in Water District No. 1 being illegally hooked up to the water main. It has been discovered that this individual has turned on a new connection without letting the Town know he is using Town water, thus no payment is being made. This was a problem with the same individual in the past.
Mr. Ferebee was in favor of sending a registered letter informing the individual that his water would be discontinued.
After looking over the Town’s Local Water Law, Section 3.5, and based upon admission of this unauthorized water use, Mr. Brigg’s suggested that the water can be shut off immediately and that fines and fees for unauthorized use can be assessed.

Resolution No. 183 – 06
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that based upon the admission of unauthorized water use, the water of the aforesaid individual be shut off immediately and all proper fines and legal fees shall be assessed. 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

Resolution No. 184 – 06
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the attached Budget Schedule for workshops and meetings, be approved. A schedule has been attached to and made a part of these minutes. 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. 185 – 06
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the following bills be approved for payment, including those that were post paid. 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

General Fund bills No. 481 – 516 $23,806.12
Highway Fund bills No. 143 – 155 12,804.77
Library Fund bills No. 77 – 79 538.70
Water District #1 bills No. 78 – 84 1,445.90
Water District #2 bills No. 74 – 83 6,852.48
CPF – Riverside Park No. 7 – 10 6,470.95
CPF – Water Dist. #2 No. 24 3,395.00

Resolution No. 185 – 06
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. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM.

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
September 1, 2006

William B. Ferebee, Supervisor
Paul R. Martin, Robert M. Biesemeyer, Marcy Neville
and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council