REGULAR BOARD MEETING
July 13, 2010

Other Minutes
Planning Board minutes
2009 Year End Minutes

PRESENT:
Alexander Betke, Supervisor
Donald Daoust, Councilman
Thomas Hobart, Councilman
Patrick Kennedy, Councilman
Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk

ABSENT: Jeffery Lewis, Councilman

PRESS: Melanie Lekocevic

GUESTS:   Loretta Zeliph, Jennifer Bagley, Larry Ross, Merv Swartout, Al Cripps, Tom Yandeau, Renee Raffiani, Louis Rolleri, Alvin D. Straub, Rosemary F. Hoffman, Bill White, Jr., Mike Tighe, Darlene Knott, Butch Irwin, Leon J. Rice, Jacque Manganaro

At 7:36 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 June 8 Board Meeting. A motion was made by Thomas Hobart, seconded by Donald Daoust and duly carried.
Ayes: 5 – Betke, Daoust, Hobart, Kennedy Absent: 1 - Lewis

Supervisor Betke opened the meeting to the public.

Jacque Manangaro submitted an application for employment together with a letter addressed to the Town Board, which she read. Jacque is seeking reinstatement of her job with the Town of Coxsackie Ambulance Service.

Tom Yandeau, Department Director of the Greene County Department for the Aging addressed the Board regarding the K of C Building. He inquired if the Town had purchased the building. Supervisor Betke stated that a closing had not yet taken place. Rene Raffiani, also with the Greene County Department for Aging would like to discuss/be involved with the renovation process. General discussion. The Town looks forward to working with the Department and will keep them informed as the project moves forward.

Rosemary F. Hoffman addressed the board stating she was there in support of Jacque Manganaro.

Mrs. Knott addressed the board stating that she would like to have a discussion with Supervisor Betke and EMS Chief, Leon Rice after the meeting.

Jacque Manganaro requested a meeting with the entire Board.

Al Cripps inquired as to the status of the unsafe building located on Cold Spring Road. Supervisor Betke stated that Mr. & Mrs. Teft have hired an attorney. The Town is looking in to getting quotes to have the property cleaned up and should have them within 30 days.

Louis Rolleri addressed the board regarding his property on Route 81 in Earlton stating that he is working toward getting the issues resolved, he has not heard from Ed but did receive a letter from the Town attorney. Supervisor Betke thanked Mr. Rolleri for his efforts, and he will contact Attorney Tailleur.

Highway Superintendent Michael Tighe reported that they have finished hand patching potholes, motor paved Gayhead Earlton Road with assistance from the County, Athens, Village of Coxsackie, Cairo, and Greenville. They assisted the Town of Athens in motor paving Potic Mountain Road, and have ditched Pheasant Lane and Beecher Road. Mike requested permission to purchase two Chevy 4x4 pick up trucks (Army surplus equipment) at a cost of $700 each. Mike would like to meet with the Board to go over quotes for a new plow truck. Presently there are no back up trucks and safety is a major concern. General Discussion regarding highway trucks.

Chief of EMS, Leon Rice stated that the new ambulance is here and in service. Leon distributed and reviewed his report, no turn over report due to computer issues.

Bill White stated that there is little to nothing going on at the planning board level. He reported that the Beverage Center needs to fill out a site plan review for the propane station which has been shut down. He asked the Board to review the sign ordinance, specifically page 108 (2) line 2. It was suggested that the word "type" be added after the word other and before sign. Information will be submitted to attorney Tailleur as this will require a local law and public hearing. Bill submitted his letter of resignation as Chairman from the Planning Board effective August 31 due to relocation. Supervisor Betke and the Board thanked him for his years of service to the Town.

General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $214,802.41 were audited on warrant #7 from #367-421.

A motion authorizing Highway Superintendent, Michael Tighe to purchase the army surplus trucks was made by Donald Daoust, seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Ayes: 4 – Betke, Daoust, Hobart, Kennedy Absent: 1 - Lewis

At 8:29 pm a motion to adjourn was made by Thomas Hobart, seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.

                            ______________________________
                            Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk