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PRESENT: ABSENT: Patrick Kennedy, Councilman PRESS: None GUESTS: Leon J. Rice, Steven Espel, Ashley Beiter, Larry Ross, Earl Hotaling, Henry Boehm, Donald Daoust, Michael Tighe, Nadine Myrdycz, Tim O'Dell At 7:33 pm Supervisor Betke opened the meeting with the pledge to the Flag. Supervisor Betke asked for a motion to accept the minutes as presented from the March 13 Board Meeting and April 3 Special Meeting. Rick Hanse made the motion which was seconded by Thomas Hobart and duly carried. Supervisor Betke opened the meeting to the public. John Halsted asked what was happening with the camp property on Route 81 in Earlton. Code Officer Ed Pebler reported that it was in the hands of the attorneys. John also stated that the location of Apple Hotaling's stone wall (Adams Road) continues to be a concern for traffic on that road and especially work trucks traveling back and forth to Sleepy Hollow. Earl Hotaling inquired again as to the 2011 snow removal and general repairs budget and asked if the Town had a drug testing policy contract. Supervisor Betke told Earl that he would email the budget request and that the Town has a contract in place with EmUrgent Care. Supervisor Betke opened the following mowing bids: Apple's Trucking $4800.00, Mountain View Lawn Care & Snowplowing $5500.00, Smart Property Services $4950.00, River Valley Lawn Care $various amounts, D & C Lawn Care $5200.00, J & A Law Service $5000.00, Rifenburg Landscaping $5000.00. All bids are on file in the Town Clerk's Office. Highway Superintendent Mike Tighe reported that the crew has picked up garbage and finished cutting brush. Mike also reported that he was asked by Councilman Hanse to assist the Village with a complete overhaul of the little league field which is being sponsored by the Valley Cats. The Board was in agreement to support this community project and authorized Mike to provide equipment and manpower as needed. There will be no overtime or expenses charged to the Town. Thomas Hobart made the motion which was seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Mike submitted the 284 agreement for expenditure of highway money. After being reviewed by the Board, Supervisor Betke asked for a motion to accept the agreement as presented. Patrick Kennedy made the motion which was seconded by Rick Hanse and duly carried. The agreement is on file in the Town Clerk's Office. Chief of EMS Nadine Myrdycz reported that they had 64 calls and that the Town is scheduled to take delivery of the new ambulance on Friday, April 13. Planning Board Chairman Henry Boehm reported that the May 3rd meeting has been changed to May 10th and there will be a public hearing regarding the site plan review for the smoke shop, Route 9W property owned by Russ Francis. Delaware Engineering is reviewing the paperwork. Mr. Boehm inquired as to the status of the sewer moratorium. There was a general discussion regarding the same. Code Officer, Ed Pebler reported that Gordon has completed his basic training and is certified to do commercial inspections. They plan to begin in May. A form letter is being composed that will be sent to the property owner prior to doing the inspections. Gordon will follow through with the remainder of code classes and he should be completely certified by mid Summer. Other than a few swimming pools and decks things are slow. Ed also informed the Board of an event being advertised around Town as a Flower Harvest Fest on May 11-13th in Earlton. He has received a few complaints regarding the event and wanted the Board to be aware of it. General discussion. The following correspondence was discussed and necessary actions acted upon: The Town received a request from the Village of Coxsackie to contribute $210.00 (half of the cost) for flags to be given out at the Memorial Day Parade. A motion was made by Patrick Kennedy, seconded by Thomas Hobart and duly carried to pay for the flags. It was noted that we have not received any other information regarding the parade. Richard Hanse made a motion to accept Apple's Trucking mowing bid for the 2012 season in the amount of $4800.00 as the lowest bidder. Thomas Hobart seconded the motion which was duly carried. General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $87,795.16 were audited on warrant #4 from #171-230. A motion to accept the budget transfers as presented by the Supervisor Bookkeeper was made by Patrick Kennedy, seconded by Alex Betke and duly carried. Discussion regarding youth program funding. Supervisor Betke asked for a motion to adjust the youth program line item after presenting to the Board that the Town received additional grant money that was unexpected. Councilman Hanse made a motion to take $2,000.00 out of the B fund surplus and to increase the line item for the youth program budget line. The Town received additional grant money to off set this allotment and this line item change truly reflects the revenue to the Town from grant funding. Patrick Kennedy seconded the motion which was duly carried. At 8:30 pm a motion to adjourn was made by Patrick Kennedy, seconded by Thomas Hobart and duly carried.
PRESENT: Alexander Betke, Supervisor ABSENT: Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk PRESS: Melanie Lekocevic GUESTS: Henry Boehm, Rich Slater, Jr., Gordon Bennett Four parcels behind Slater's including front property and Diedrich's business location is in dispute. Original deed was produced by Rich Slater, Jr. and the survey was conducted in 1936. They were considered Coxsackie then, and have been since. 9.8 acres in dispute assessed at $300,000 according to Gordon Bennett. Tax maps were produced. The maps were not helpful. Alex said the IDA and Town of New Baltimore have been checking into sewer districts for the sake of the water park divisions. Perhaps the problem arose when they investigated the surrounding properties. The Town Board feels the burden of proof lies with New Baltimore to prove that the properties are not in Coxsackie. Gordon suggested that Coxsackie annex the land. If not, we will have to have an intermunicipal agreement. Swapping with New Baltimore is an option. Give New Baltimore 2.2 acres in Kalkberg Commerce Park and in return we will charge the property to Coxsackie tax roll permanently. Alex will meet with New Baltimore Supervisor about the possible deal and changing the Town line to include Slater's property permanently. Time clocks were brought up and Board decided to put time clocks in the justice building, highway building, EMS building. Patrick Kennedy made the motion to purchase three (3) acroprint biometric time clocks at $499.99 each. Thomas Hobart seconded the motion which was duly carried. Wayne Parks wants to buy the building by Deans Mill for $20,000. The Board is interested in selling. Counter offer is $30,000. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm on motion of Patrick Kennedy, seconded by Alex Betke duly carried. __________________________ *Councilman Kennedy took notes on behalf of the Town Clerk.
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