Minutes of the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting held Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 5:30 PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Town Board Members were present: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor, Robert M. Biesemeyer, Marcy A. Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council. Absent: Paul R. Martin, Member of Council. Also present: Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk.

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, called the meeting to order at 5:25 PM.

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that Larry Scovell is planning to retire from the Highway Department on December 29th.

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that the Bids for the Emergency Water Project in Keene Valley are due by 3:00 tomorrow. He asked what the Board wanted to do about awarding the bid.

Resolution No. 177 – 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that upon receipt and opening of the bids for the Water District #2 Emergency Project, the bids be accepted and turned over to AES for review and that the Town Board authorize the bid to be awarded to the lowest bidder. 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

The next discussion was in regards to the tax issue concerning the Nature Conservancy.
Mr. Ferebee shared a communication between himself and Mike Carr regarding a PILOT program previously agreed upon by the Nature Conservancy and the Town Board.
Mr. Carr’s response stated that he would take this matter back to his Executive Board before the end of the year.
Mr. Jaques suggested that the Town is being strung along, he said the agreement called for payment by the first of July and said he felt it was time to let the public know what is going on.
He suggested that the issue be on November’s agenda. Mr. Biesemeyer and Ms. Neville agreed.
Discussion continued, resulting in the following resolution.

Resolution No. 178 – 07
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the Nature Conservancy be sent a letter informing them that they have not shown good faith and that next year the assessment for the Nature Conservancy will be placed back on the tax roll. This resolution was unanimously seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ferebee: Yes
Mr. Martin: Absent
Mr. Biesemeyer: Yes
Ms. Neville: Yes
Mr. Jaques: Yes

Resolution No. 179 – 07
Mr. Biesemeyer offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the letter of resignation received by Ryan Estes, from his position of Water, Buildings and Grounds Employee, effective Monday, November 5th, be accepted. 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

Mr. Ferebee informed the Board that an informational meeting regarding the Assessment Issue on November’s ballot has been scheduled for Thursday, November 1st, at 7:00 PM, in the Keene Central School Auditorium. He said that Barry Miller, Todd Anthony and Cynthia King will be attending to answer questions.

Ms. Neville asked whether the Planning Board had received the training discussed earlier this year. Mr. Ferebee said he had left that in Mr. Slycord’s hands, but he didn’t think it had been held. He said the Town of Jay’s had not been held yet either.
Ms. Neville mentioned that the Town Board must be due to meet with the Planning Board again soon.

Resolution No. 180 – 07
Mr. Jaques offered a resolution and moved its adoption. Be it resolved, that the following bills be accepted for payment, including those that were post paid. 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

General Fund bills No. 586 – 628 $17,946.02
Highway Fund bills No. 193 – 205 6,200.66
Library Fund bills No. 105 – 108 358.27
Water Dist. #1 bills No. 105 – 107 1,326.61
Water Dist. #2 bills No. 103 – 111 5,979.07
CPF – Rivermede Project No. 1 625.00

Resolution No. 181 – 07
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 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 5:51 PM.

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
November 2, 2007

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