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PRESENT: ABSENT: Alexander Betke, Supervisor PRESS: Melanie Lekocevic, Courier GUESTS: Michael Tighe, Ed Pebler, Jacque Manganaro, Michael H. Rausch, Bill White, Jr., Ryan Hobart At 7:35 pm Deputy Supervisor Daoust opened the meeting with the pledge to the Flag. Deputy Supervisor Daoust asked for a motion to accept the minutes as presented from the January 6 Organizational Meeting and the January 12 Board meeting. A motion was made by Patrick Kennedy, seconded by Jeffery Lewis and duly carried. Councilman Hobart abstained as he was not present at the January 12th meeting. Code Officer Ed Pebler reported that there are two building permits to date, one for a walk in cooler and another for a spec house. Ed notified the board in writing of three unsafe buildings in the Town and suggested that all three be demolished and removed. The Board will review and forward the information along to the Town Attorney. Highway Superintendent Michael Tighe reported that the on-line auction was closed and the surplus equipment sold as follows and has been removed from the premises: Cat D-6 Bulldozer $1,808.00; Gradeall $3,155.00; Army Cat D-7E Bulldozer $11,900.00. Mike received a quote for a new dump truck. Councilman Hobart and Lewis to meet with Mike. Chief of EMS Leon J. Rice was not present, but provided the Board with his written report. Jacque Manganaro reported on a project that she has been working on for over a year now to get ambulances exempt from paying thruway tolls. At present, there is a law on the books that ambulances are only exempt from paying tolls if their lights and sirens are on. Jacque stated that currently a bill is being considered at the state level that would change this law and has asked that the Town officials get involved and support this bill. Planning Board Chairman Bill White reported that things remain quiet but they did have four lot line adjustments. He would like the Board to begin thinking about an ordinance for solar panels, he will get something drafted for the next meeting. Historian Michael Rausch distributed and read his annual report. Michael also reported that he has been approached by a publisher who is interested in publishing a photo style book of the Town of Coxsackie. Michael will be looking to the community for photo contributions. Councilman Hobart reported that he had two meetings with the insurance representative and provided copies of the proposal. Approximate savings of $1,000 for the year, however the rates may need to be adjusted once the new ambulance is purchased. Tom will contact insurance company to request that the voting machines and surplus highway equipment that was auctioned off be removed from the policy. Discussion on letter received from Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation regarding a mobile home replacement program in Greene County. They are planning to apply for funds from the State and are looking for community support throughout the County. Discussion/clarification on the Town’s reimbursement travel policy. The Town will not be reimbursing employees for travel to or attendance of meetings for the 2010 year. Councilman Kennedy and Lewis were approved to attend the newly elected officials school in Albany and attended in January. The Judges will be reimbursed for their mandatory training, however those classes must be as local as possible. This policy was outlined in a memo addressed to all Town Employees, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk’s office. General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $43,078.70 were audited on warrant #2 from #56-115. A motion to accept the budget transfers as presented by the Supervisor Bookkeeper was made by Patrick Kennedy, seconded by Thomas Hobart and duly carried. Thomas Hobart made a motion to move to executive session at 8:16 pm to discuss personnel matters. Patrick Kennedy seconded the motion which was duly carried. On motion of Thomas Hobart, seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried, the executive session was closed and the board meeting reopened at 8:50 pm. Donald Daoust made a motion which was seconded by Thomas Hobart duly carried to accept Austin Simmons as a volunteer driver for the Town of Coxsackie Ambulance. Patrick Kennedy made a motion which was seconded by Thomas Hobart and duly carried to move Chris Frisbee from part time to full time EMT. Donald Daoust made a motion which was seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried to terminate Jacque Manangaro from employment with the Town of Coxsackie Ambulance as recommended by the Chief of EMS effective February 1, 2010. Thomas Hobart made a motion which was seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried to pay Richard Belliner $1,150 for cleaning Town offices in the Village building. At 8:58 pm a motion to adjourn was made by Jeffery Lewis, seconded by Thomas Hobart and duly carried.
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