October 27, 2009

Minutes of the Bi-monthly Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 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 S. Estes, Town Clerk.

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 5:27 PM.

Mr. Biesemeyer had not arrived at the time the following discussion began.

Mr. Reed presented to the Board the request that, now that the dust is not flying, the barricade between the Town parking lot and the Valley Grocery be removed for the winter to allow ingress and egress with the bobcat trailer without having to back into the road. Mr. Reed suggested removing this barricade around November 10^th or 15^th.

The Board discussed a septic issue.

Mr. Jaques said he was totally against allowing connection of these lots, he said he felt the original intention was never to connect them.

Ms. Neville said her concern has always been about safety saying the “new” parking lot had gotten the trucks off the street.

Mr. Ferebee said in his opinion, the connector should be blocked permanently.

Mr. Martin said he sees the virtue in parking out there and being able to go through and out the other side.

Mr. Ferebee suggested that a resolution be held until there is a full Board present.

Mr. Biesemeyer arrived at this time.

Mr. Martin offered a resolution to allow through traffic between the parking lots, this motion was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer, discussion on this matter was continued.

Mr. Biesemeyer was informed of the Mr. Reed’s request made at the beginning of this discussion.

Mr. Jaques said that he was totally against opening this bypass saying it benefits the grocery store only and that originally Dick Hall was dead set against it himself.

Mr. Martin said he felt the parking lot is good for the Town and said it is all about safety.

Ms. Neville agreed with Mr. Martin.

Mr. Ferebee said he will go along with the request since it came as a recommendation of the Highway Superintendent.

Mr. Biesemeyer said he is totally okay with it.

Dates were discussed.

Resolution No. 191 – 09

Mr. Martin offered the resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that at the recommendation of Bruce Reed, Highway Superintendent, the barricade between the Town parking lot and the Valley Grocery parking lot be removed, from November 15^th through April 15^th, to allow through traffic ingress and egress without having to back into the road. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Ferebee: Yes

Mr. Martin: Yes

Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes

Ms. Neville: Yes

Mr. Jaques: Oppose

Resolution No. 192 – 09

Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board accept the Final Reports for 2009 Water Collection for Water Districts #1 & #2, these reports have been attached to and made a part of these minutes. 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

The next discussion was in regards to an amendment Mr. Ferebee presented to the Board regarding the Owner-Engineer Agreement with AES. He said this amendment would allow AES to perform additional services related to reporting information necessary due to receipt of stimulus money.

When asked, Mr. Ferebee said this service would cost $2,400 per month for 12 months.

Mr. Jaques quickly calculated and did not seem pleased that this service would total $28,800.

Mr. Martin agreed.

Mr. Ferebee said that if this agreement was not accepted, someone would have to step forward and do this work, saying that there is no one in the office to handle it.

Mr. Biesemeyer suggested that Mr. Ferebee talk to Wayne Ryan about the price saying it was an absorbenant amount. He said municipalities always get taken advantage of. He suggested Mr. Ferebee ask if there are going to be any other surprises in the overhead.

When asked, Mr. Ferebee said AES had done the first report at no charge and that the next report would need to go in in the next few days.

Resolution No. 193 – 09

Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board authorize the Amendment to the Owner-Engineer Agreement, attached to and made a part of these minutes. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Martin.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Ferebee: Yes

Mr. Martin: Yes

Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes

Ms. Neville: Yes

Mr. Jaques: Abstain

Resolution No. 194 – 09

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 Ms. Neville.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Ferebee: Yes

Mr. Martin: Yes

Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes

Ms. Neville: Yes

Mr. Jaques: Yes

General Fund bills No. G483 – G507 $ 27,846.95

Highway Fund bills No. H159 – H165 9,026.93

Library Fund bills No. L-101 – L104 865.78

Water Dist. #1 bills No. K47 718.04

Water Dist. #2 bills No. KV58 – KV59 4,853.45

CPF – WD#2 bills No. 25 – 33 1,364,549.34

Resolution No. 195 – 09

Ms. Neville 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 6:07 PM

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk

October 29, 2009

William B. Ferebee, Supervisor

Paul R. Martin, Councilperson

Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilperson

Marcy A. Neville, Councilperson

Lawrence Jaques, Councilperson