Minutes of the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, October 28th, 2008, at 5:30 PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Board Members were present: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor, Paul R. Martin, Robert M. Biesemeyer (arrived late), Marcy Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council. Also present were: Donna Reed-Austin, Tax Collector, Dave Murphy, representing Hacker & Murphy, Debra Whitson, Town Attorney (present for Executive Session only) and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM.

Mr. Ferebee asked for a resolution to name the private way leading into Kevin Gregory’s residence Silver Bear Way.

Resolution No. 178 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the private way leading onto the Gregory property west of Keene be named Silver Bear Way. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Martin.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent at this time
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that it was brought to his attention that the calculations on the cost of cemetery lots was incorrect and said that Resolution No. 170 – 08 should be amended.

Resolution No. 179 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that Resolution No. 170 – 08, be amended to reflect a new purchase price for lots in Norton Cemetery, $250.00 for a 2 grave lot and $125 for a single grave lot. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Absent at this time
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that a request had been made by Jerry Smith for the McDonoughs. He explained that they own 2 four grave lots that are side by side and that they had requested permission to use the 4 foot walkway in between for an additional grave. The Board agreed that would be okay.

Mr. Martin explained to the Board that he would like to see World War II Veteran’s names used when naming future roads for 911.

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that he has a couple changes to be made to the 2009 Budget prior to adoption. He said, as previously discussed with the Board, the Tax Collector’s salary will need to be increased $1,000 for the additional month (May) she will be collecting during 2009. He also said that the water/public works truck is in awful shape and will need to be replaced, he said he has a list of budget areas that will need to be increased to cover this. This action will be taken during final revision which follows the Preliminary Budget Hearing.

Mr. Biesemeyer arrived at this time.

Resolution No. 180 – 08
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that authorization be given for the Town to go out to bid for the purchase of a new truck for the use of public works/water. 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

Mr. Ferebee reminded the Board that the Preliminary Budget Hearing is next week on November 5th, with the regular meeting for November immediately following.

The Board discussed what to do with the signs that were taken down at the Town line to put up the bicentennial signs. It was decided to store them for now.

The hangers on Marcy Field were discussed.
One is not being rented right now, though the advertisement for space is still posted at the Lake Placid Airport.
It was agreed that their first use should be for airplane storage when possible, and other Town storage when not being rented.

Ms. Neville said there are many people in Town concerned about the trailer on Beede Road being occupied. She said she didn’t feel it was safe for 3 small children.
Mr. Ferebee said that the Building Code Officer could not get involved without a written complaint.
Mr. Biesemeyer said this may be a concern for individuals, but did not feel as a Town Board decisions should be made.
The Board discussed involving the Town Health Officer or Department of Health.

Ms. Neville said she had attended the Budget Public Hearing held by the KVFD.

Resolution No. 181 – 08
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board enter Executive Session to discuss personnel. 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 Board entered Executive Session at 5:59 PM.

Resolution No. 182 – 08
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board reconvene into regular session. 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 Town Board reconvened into regular session at 6:17 PM.

Resolution No. 183 – 08
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board accepted the following bills for payment. 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

General Fund bills No. 567 – 588 $23,889.29
Highway Fund bills No. 187 – 197 6,981.47
Library Fund bills No. 90 – 92 508.58
Water Dist. #1 bills No. 65 – 76 1,060.87
Water Dist. #2 bills No. 79 – 80 5,485.23
CPF – High Peaks Byway No. 5 1,932.00

Mr. Jaques was excused at this time.

Resolution No. 184 – 08
Mr. Martin offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board enter Executive Session to discuss litigation. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Absent at this time

The Board, Dave Murphy and Debra Whitson, who was just arriving, entered Executive Session at 6:19 PM.

Resolution No. 185 – 08
Mr. Ferebee offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Town Board reconvene into regular session. This resolution was seconded by Ms. Neville.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Absent at this time

The Town Board reconvened into regular session at 7:06 PM.

Resolution No. 186 – 08
Ms. Neville offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that with all business transacted, this meeting be adjourned. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Martin.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Yes
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Absent at this time

The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM.
Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
October 30, 2008

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