November 10, 2009

 

Minutes of the Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 7:00 PM, at the Keene Town Hall.  The following Town Board Members were present:  William B. Ferebee, Robert M. Biesemeyer, Marcy A. Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council.  Absent:  Paul R. Martin, Councilmember.  Also present were:  Jeff Burnham and Mark Crawford, the TownÕs Health Insurance Reps., 5 residents (including 1 Member of the Press), Bruce Reed, Highway Superintendent and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.

 

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and invited everyone present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Resolution No. 197 – 09

Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption.  Be it resolved, that the Minutes of the Special Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 6th, the Minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, Oct. 6th, Notes from the Bid Opening held Tuesday, Oct. 13th, Minutes of the Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 13th, Minutes of the Special Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 20th and Minutes of the Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 27th, all be accepted as presented.  This resolution was seconded by Mr. Jaques.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Ferebee:             Yes

Mr. Martin:                 Absent

Mr. Biesemeyer:       Yes

Ms. Neville:               Yes

Mr. Jaques:               Yes

 

Privilege of the floor was offered.

Jean Clifford gave an update on Golden Peaks saying they had a Thanksgiving luncheon coming up and that some of the members were busy making crafts.

 

Mark Crawford gave a presentation on Healthcare Reform.  He finished up by comparing the TownÕs current Excellus Coverage to other options saying that a lot of other groups are switching to what the Town already has.

 

Louise Gregg said she has been away a lot and would like to compliment the wall at the cemetery.

 

Mr. Ferebee gave an update on the Water District #2 project.

He said the water had been off today for a couple hours to replace a valve on Market Street and said now Market Street can be paved this week.  He said that work would continue until mid-December.

He also said work on the tank is progressing well.

Ms. Neville said that the thing she hears from the people is that they want to use the meters.  This prompted a discussion regarding how the meters came to be.

Martha Allen asked if the plan was to finish the project in the spring and was given a yes.

Mr. Ferebee said there is a construction meeting on Thursday morning if anyone wants to attend.

 

Mr. Ferebee gave an update on the matter of the Assessor hiring a clerk.

He said that Ms. Stack has hired Tom McCabe to work as her clerk, saying that he will be putting in a lot of hours until December 31st, and then will be working about 4 hours per week.

He also reminded everyone that Ms. StackÕs workday has changed from Tuesday to Thursday.

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Ferebee shared information on an agreement he asked them to adopt authorizing the Town to pay Luck Bros. to install a culvert, supplied by the State, under Route 73 near the intersection of Adirondack Street and Route 73.  He said that through the NYS Reverse Betterment program, the State will reimburse the Town for this installation.  Mr. Ferebee said the funds to pay for this project are available in Environmental Control Contractual.

 

Resolution No. 198 – 09

Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption.  This resolution, a Culvert Replacement on the State Highway System to be reimbursed by the State, is attached to and made a part of these minutes.  This resolution was seconded by Mr. Biesemeyer.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Ferebee:             Yes

Mr. Martin:                 Absent

Mr. Biesemeyer:       Yes

Ms. Neville:               Yes

Mr. Jaques:               Yes

 

Mr. Ferebee said that he has received a verbal resignation from Jim Giglinto for his position on the Youth Commission Board.  He said he wasnÕt sure if anyone knew of anyone else interested saying that Joann Baldwin is interested in filling a vacancy.

 

Mr. Jaques asked what was happening with the Old Mountain Road.

Mr. Ferebee said that Debra Whitson has given him a draft of the law in which the times and distance need to be added.  He said it wouldnÕt be ready for this hunting season saying that the permit process needs to be worked out.

 

Louise Gregg asked what is happening with the Rivermede Project.

Mr. Ferebee said that he had a conference call yesterday with all the major players.  He said that DEC has issued the new permit.  He said one of the biggest questions is how much fill will be needed saying that some more from the Water Project is being stockpiled there now.

 

Resolution No. 199 – 09

Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption.  Be it resolved, that the Town Board accept the Monthly Statement of the Supervisor for October, as presented, and place it on file with the Town Clerk.  This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Ferebee:             Yes

Mr. Martin:                 Absent

Mr. Biesemeyer:       Yes

Ms. Neville:               Yes

Mr. Jaques:               Yes

 

Resolution No. 200 – 09

The Town Board adopted Resolution No. 200 – 09, a Resolution Transferring Funds.  This resolution, in its entirety, is attached to and made a part of these minutes.

 

Resolution No. 201 – 09

Mr. Biesemeyer 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 Mr. Jaques.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Ferebee:             Yes

Mr. Martin:                 Absent

Mr. Biesemeyer:       Yes

Ms. Neville:               Yes

Mr. Jaques:               Yes

 

General Fund bills                           No. G508 – G526                $5,141.87

Highway Fund bills                         No. H166 – H171                  3,386.42

Library Fund bills                             No. L105 – L109                       653.69

Water District #1 bills                      No. K48 – K49                           178.60

Water District #2 bills                      No. KV60 – KV61                     102.69

CPF – Hamlet Improvement          No. 1                                        6,000.00

 

Resolution No. 202 – 09

Mr. Biesemeyer 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:                 Absent

Mr. Biesemeyer:       Yes

Ms. Neville:               Yes

Mr. Jaques:               Yes

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.

 

 

 

                                                                                    Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk

                                                                                    November 17, 2009

 

William B. Ferebee, Supervisor

Paul R. Martin, Councilperson

Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilperson

Marcy A. Neville, Councilperson

Lawrence Jaques, Councilperson