A REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018 AT THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
DANA HAFF, SUPERVISOR
GARY BURCH SR., COUNCILMAN
ROBERT DILLON, COUNCILMAN
ELIZABETH FOOTE, COUNCILWOMAN
ABSENT
BARBARA BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN
ALSO PRESENT
DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
MARK MILLER, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
MIKE ARMSTRONG, HISTORIAN
PETER SWANO, HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RON SMITH, YOUTH COMMISSION
RUSSELL WADE, YOUTH COMMISSION
PEG SEMANSCIN, BOARD OF ASSESSMENT
AUDIT
SUPERVISOR HAFF CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED FOR HARRY HAFNER AND WILLIAM GALLINARI BOTH WHOM PASSED AWAY RECENTLY.
TOWN BOARD ROLL CALL WAS MADE WITH COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER ABSENT.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 18179
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT THE AUTHORIZED BILLS BE PAID ON ABSTRACT #10 OF 2018 IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:
HIGHWAY VOUCHER #413-426 $ 10,980.21
YOUTH VOUCHER #427-429 $ 90.00
GENERAL VOUCHER #430-454 $ 3,091.89
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 18180
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN BURCH, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
A5032 INTERFUND TRANSFER + $4,000.00
A1420.4 LAW, CONTR EXP + $3,000.00
A1972.2 PYMT TO CTY TO REDUCE TAXES + $ 110.00
A5132.2 GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS + $5,160.00
A1990.4 CONTINGENT ACCOUNT – $4,270.00
TOWN CLERK REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 18181
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE TOWN CLERK REPORT.
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MINUTE REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 18182
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 18183
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FOR AUGUST 28, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 18184
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES FOR AUGUST 6, 2018 AND SEPTEMBER 7, 2018.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #1 HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 18185
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE TOWN AT 7:09 P.M.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING #1 HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 18186
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT ALL PARTIES WISHING TO BE HEARD HAVING BEEN HEARD, RESOLVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE TOWN AT 7:10 P.M.
APPROVE FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
RESOLUTION NO. 18187
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN BURCH, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR HAFF TO SIGN THE FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE TOWN EFFECTIVE 1/1/19 – 12/31/23.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #2 ARGYLE EMS THREE YEAR AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 18188
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ARGYLE EMS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR THE TOWN AT 7:12 P.M.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING #2 ARGYLE EMS THREE YEAR AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 18189
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT ALL PARTIES WISHING TO BE HEARD HAVING BEEN HEARD, RESOLVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ARGYLE EMS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR THE TOWN AT 7:14 P.M.
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APPROVE THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ARGYLE EMS
RESOLUTION NO. 18190
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN BURCH, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR HAFF TO SIGN THE THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ARGYLE EMS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR THE TOWN EFFECTIVE 1/1/19 – 12/31/21.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #3 2019 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 18191
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT THE 2019 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED AT 7:18 P.M.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING #3 2019 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 18192
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT ALL PARTIES WISHING TO BE HEARD HAVING BEEN HEARD, RESOLVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2019 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AT 7:21 P.M.
ADOPT 2019 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 18193
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT THE 2019 PRELIMINARY BUDGET BE ADOPTED AS THE FINAL BUDGET.
INFORMATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS AS FOLLOWS: HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON 10/14; YOKED PARISH BAKED CHICKEN DINNER ON 10/20; TRUNK OR TREAT AT HCS ON 10/31; METHODIST’S TURKEY DINNER ON 11/3; YOKED PARISH ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE ON 11/6.
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE NYS COMPTROLLER 2017 FISCAL STRESS SCORE. THE TOWN STRESS LEVEL IS CATEGORIZED AS “NO DESIGNATION”.
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED A RECENT PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION (PPC) SURVEY. ISO HAS COMPLETED ITS ANALYSIS OF THE STRUCTURAL FIRE SUPPRESSION DELIVERY SYSTEM IN OUR TOWN AND THE PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION IS NOW 8B/10. HE ADVISED THAT THIS RATING HAS BEEN UPDATED AND CITIZENS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HOMEOWNERS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO ADVISE THE NEW RATING.
SUPERVISOR HAFF REMINDED THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON 11/6/18 AT THE FIREHOUSE FROM 6AM – 9PM.
COUNTY INFORMATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THAT THE COUNTY BUDGET IS PROPOSED TO BE AROUND A 1.94% LEVY INCREASE.
JAKEWAY CEMETERY
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT COUNCILMAN BURCH CONTACTED BARBARA JAKEWAY, A FAMILY MEMBER. SHE AGREED THE FENCE NEEDS REPAIR. SHE CONTACTED GARY MILLER WHO HAS AGREED TO FIX IT BILLABLE TO THE FAMILY – NOT THE TOWN. SUPERVISOR HAFF READ INTO THE RECORD A LETTER HE WROTE REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND ANY REPAIRS THAT THIS DO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY THE TOWN BOARD.
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BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 18194
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO REAPPOINT RANDY WHITE TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW FOR THE TERM 10/1/18 – 9/30/23.
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT FOR SHELTER SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. 18195
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR HAFF TO SIGN THE THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR SHELTER SERVICES WITH ANIMAL SAFE – HOME AND REHABILITATION, LLC AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE 1/1/19.
FULL TIME YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER RESIGNATION
RESOLUTION NO. 18196
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN BURCH, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO REGRETFULLY ACCEPT RUSSELL WADE RESIGNATION AS FULL TIME YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW MEMBER RESIGNATION
RESOLUTION NO. 18197
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO REGRETFULLY ACCEPT RUSSELL WADE RESIGNATION AS BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW MEMBER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
POST FULL TIME YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER & BAR MEMBER VACANCIES
RESOLUTION NO. 18198
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO POST BOARD OF ASSESSMENT MEMBER VACANCY TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH 9/30/2020 AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED TO POST FULL MEMBER YOUTH COMMISSION VACANCY TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH 12/31/21 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSITIONS, LETTERS OF INTEREST MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON ON NOVEMBER 9, 2018.
YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT
RON SMITH SAID THAT SOCCER IS GOING WELL. BASKETBALL SIGNUPS START NOVEMBER 2ND & 10TH. RON SAID THAT HE IS PLANNING TO SEND A YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER INFORMATION FLYER HOME LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS. RON THANKED RUSSELL FOR ALL HIS HELP ON THE COMMISSION – THE AMOUNT OF WORK, FREE LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND TIME HE HAS PUT IN IS INCREDIBLE. HE HAS BEEN SO DEDICATED TO THE PROGRAM SAVING THE TOWN AND SCHOOL SO MUCH MONEY. RON SAID HE DID SO MUCH BEHIND THE SCENE WORK AS WELL. RON SAID THAT HE CAN’T THANK HIM ENOUGH FOR ALL THAT HE DID FOR THE TOWN WHILE SERVING ON THE YOUTH COMMISSION. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT WAS SPENT FOR THE AMOUNT OF WORK THAT WAS DONE IS AMAZING.
RESOLUTION NO. 18199
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT.
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ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
MARK MILLER SAID THAT HE MET WITH THOMAS DUFORE ABOUT THE SHERRY ALLEN PROPERTY HE PURCHASED ON NORTH ROAD. MR. DUFORE HAD PROBLEMS BEING ABLE TO LOCATE A SEPTIC SYSTEM ON THE PROPERTY. MARK SAW THE ENGINEER DRAWINGS FOR THE GRAVITY FEED SYSTEM AND SIGNED OFF ON THE BUILDING PERMIT. MARK SAID THAT THE PLANNING BOARD SCHEDULED A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ROBERT J. YOUNG PROJECT ON STATE ROUTE 149 AND IT WAS COMPLETED AT THE LAST MEETING. MARK SAID HE WAS GOING TO GO TO A PROPERTY ON BLOOD STREET THAT NEEDED CLEANING UP BUT THE HOUSE IS VACANT AND APPEARS TO BE IN FORECLOSURE. HE WILL KEEP TRACK OF THE CLEAN UP INFORMATION FROM THE BANK ETC. HE SAID THERE WAS ANOTHER ISSUE ON BLOOD STREET WITH TERRY BELDEN’S HORSES NEEDING FEED. DEC WAS CALLED AS WELL AS THE SHERIFF – AND THEY ARE KEEPING TRACK OF THE ISSUE. MARK IS CONCERNED WITH WHO IS FEEDING THE HORSE. MARK SAID THAT THERE IS A PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE TOWN THAT HAS A BURIED TANK – DEC DIDN’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT. STEVE SMITH, COUNTY CODE OFFICER, NOTIFIED DEC THAT THIS NEEDS TO BE KEPT TRACK OF.
SUPERVISOR HAFF ASKED IF A PROPERTY IS ON THE COUNTY FORECLOSURE LIST IF THE PLANNING BOARD IS AWARE OF THIS ACTIVITY WHEN CONDUCTING NEW BUSINESS WITH THESE APPLICANTS. MARK SAID NO HE DOES NOT BELIEVE THEY DO. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT JOHN ROZELL, TOWN OF WHITEHALL SUPERVISOR, ASKED ABOUT THIS ISSUE IN HIS TOWN. HE QUESTIONED THE PROCEDURE FOR THIS ISSUE.
RESOLUTION NO. 18200
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HISTORIAN REPORT
MIKE ARMSTRONG SAID THAT HE IS RESEARCHING THE SPEAR GENEALOGY. AND HE SAID THAT THE TOWN IS IN RECEIPT OF A WILLIAM WARD GENERAL STORE LEDGER BEGINNING IN 1881. IT WAS DONATED TO NEW HARTFORD, NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND NEW HARTFORD, NY CONTACTED THE TOWN CLERK AND DETERMINED THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT TO HARTFORD AND THEY FORWARDED IT TO US ALONG WITH A HISTORY BOOK OF NEW HARTFORD. SO WE ARE SENDING THEM THE HARTFORD PICTORAL HISTORY.
RESOLUTION NO. 18201
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT THE HISTORIAN REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
DCO REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE DCO REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 18202
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT THE DOG CONTROL REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
COURT REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE COURT REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 18203
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN BURCH, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (BEECHER). VOTING AYE, COUNCILMAN BURCH, COUNCILMAN DILLON, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND SUPERVISOR HAFF.
RESOLVED THAT THE COURT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
CIVIL WAR ENLISTMENT CENTER RESTORATION GRANT
COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE SAID THAT SHE HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT DASNY COMPLETED THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVED IT – HAS BEEN SENT TO THE STATE FOR APPROVAL. THE TOWN IS STILL WAITING FOR THE GRANT DISBURSEMENT LETTER. SHE SAID THAT SHE CLARIFIED THAT THE TOWN DOES NOT HAVE TO SPEND $25,000. SHE RECEIVED RESPONSE THAT “ANY COST ABOVE AND BEYOND THE GRANT AMOUNT WILL NEED TO BE PAID BY THE TOWN.” THE TOWN LIMIT IS STILL 3 YEARS FROM THE TIME THE TOWN RECEIVES THE GRANT DISBURSEMENT LETTER. PETER SWANO SAID THAT HE HEARD THAT THE MONEY HAS BEEN APPROVED BUT IS WAITING FOR THE GOVERNOR TO RELEASE THE FUNDS. THERE WAS FURTHER DISCUSSION REGARDING
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THE SONS OF THE UNION VETERAN’S OF THE CIVIL WAR MAY BE INTERESTED IN OWNING/RUNNING THE CIVIL WAR ENLISTMENT CENTER AT SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE.
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT
8:25 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ________________________DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
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SUPERVISOR HAFF COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE
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COUNCILMAN BURCH COUNCILMAN DILLON