Minutes of the regular Town
Board Meeting held
The Acting Chairman, Mr.
Martin, called the meeting to order at
Mr. Martin began the meeting
with Privilege of the Floor since a quorum had not arrived at this time.
Jean Clifford gave a brief
She said she understood that
the Town’s bus was originally meant for hikers, saying it has been seen around
multiple times this winter.
There was a brief
discussion, by others present, regarding the County using the bus in the off
season for the past two years.
She said that she would like
to see the original grant request. She
asked the Town Board to investigate
Mr. Jaques said that his
understanding in the beginning was that it could be used for things other than
hikers.
Louise Gregg asked when the
water meters in
Mr. Martin explained that
the water meters were a grant stipulation and that it wouldn’t serve to start
using them until the water project is done and the leaks are gone. He said at this point they are useful in
finding leaks, he said by shutting the water off across Laight
bridge and using the meters they found a huge leak.
Mrs. Gregg then asked when
the water main would be put in.
Mr. Martin said an update
would be given later in the meeting.
Mrs. Gregg then asked why
there had been a 5% assessment increase.
Mr. Martin, who is not a
landowner and was not aware of the increase, went on to explain that the State
must have raised it 5% across the board to keep the Town valuation at 100%.
Mr. Jaques said that he
thought with the new Assessor that it was understood that the Town Board would
know what was happening prior to receiving information from landowners.
Ellen Estes said she
understood from Lauren Stack, the new Assessor, that she planned to attend the
next Town Board Meeting.
Mr. Biesemeyer explained
that it was his understanding that this increase is working on lag time and
reflects property value increases from years past.
Mr. Jaques asked that the
minutes reflect the request to have Mrs. Stack be present at the next meeting.
Resolution No. 78 – 09
Mr. Jaques offered a
resolution and moved its adoption. Be it
resolved, that the Minutes of the Town Board Meetings held February 10th
and February 24th be accepted as presented. This resolution was seconded by Mr.
Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Mr. Martin informed those
present that the Bi-monthly meeting scheduled for the last Tuesday of the month
needed to be held Tuesday, March 24th since the Special
Congressional Election would be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, March 31st.
There was another brief
discussion regarding the assessments at this time.
Mr. Jaques asked for an
update on the Airport House Project.
Wendy Reynolds, Clerk to the
Supervisor, said it was her understanding that the Town is waiting for
architectural drawings from Lauren Murphy.
Mr. Martin said that the last
he knew Lauren Murphy and Christine Francis were getting together.
Mr. Jaques asked if there
could be a full report at the next meeting.
Mr. Jaques asked for an
update on the Rivermede Project.
Mr. Martin said this project
is still progressing and that Bill Ferebee and Tom Both had recently
participated in a conference call regarding it.
The next update discussed
was the Water District #2 Project.
Mr. Martin explained that Bill
Ferebee, Wendy Reynolds and he had recently participated in a conference call
regarding grant money. He said following
this call, they were 99% sure that the project will be receiving money. He said that the District already has a $4.1
Million loan and that part of that may be paid back through these grant funds.
He indicated that project
bids should be let in a few weeks.
Mr. Jaques said that the
Board had requested estimates of the project in sections, but he said he has
never seen them.
Mr. Martin said they had
been received because he had seen them.
When talking about when the
bids would go out, it was stated that AES had wanted to wait for all the
easements to be returned, and that they all had been now.
Mr. Jaques asked to get a
copy of the AES report with the estimated break downs.
Mr. Jaques asked for an
update on the cell phone tower.
Wendy Reynolds said that
Verizon would be at the site on the 25th of March to do test
drilling for the anchors.
Resolution No. 79 – 09
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a
resolution and moved its adoption. Be it
resolved, that the Supervisor’s Financial Report for February, be accepted as
presented and placed on file with the Town Clerk. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Jaques.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
Resolution No. 80 – 09
The Town Board adopted
Resolution No. 80 – 09, a Resolution Transferring Funds for 2008. This resolution, in its entirety, is attached
to and made a part of these minutes.
Resolution No. 81 – 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
Mr. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
General Fund bills No. G89 – G120 $13,467.83
Highway Fund bills No. H33 – H41 4,210.98
Library Fund bills No. L16 – L20 851.76
Water Dist. #1 bills No. K12 – K14 291.62
Water Dist. #2 bills No. KV16 – KV18 903.49
CPF – Water Dist. #2 bills No. 1 – 3 of 2009 8,223.54
Resolution No. 82 – 09
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. Biesemeyer.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Absent
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Absent
Mr. Jaques: Yes
The meeting was adjourned at
Ellen
S. Estes, Town Clerk
William B. Ferebee,
Supervisor
Paul R. Martin,
Councilperson
Robert M. Biesemeyer,
Councilperson
Marcy A. Neville,
Councilperson