December 14, 2021
| TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWN OF COXSACKIE December 14, 2021 PRESENT: Linda Wilkinson, Councilwoman GUESTS: The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor at 7:01 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion to accept the minutes of November 3, November 9, and November 18, was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried. Carol Metz questioned who will be overseeing the Freepoint Solar project – i.e., who makes sure they are complying with the site plan. Discussion ensued; a definitive answer was not given. Patrick Doyle gave an update on Flint Mine’s progress. They are hoping to start construction sometime in the middle of next year. There have been interconnect delays; will not be able to connect until 2023. They continue to work on subdivisions with the planning board. Meeting tomorrow with the IDA on PILOT program and are pretty close to getting host and road use agreements in place. Supervisor reported that to be compliant with ARPA funding the Town is required to have a Drug-free workplace policy in place. A copy of the policy has been distributed which meets with the specifications. Thomas Burke made a motion which was seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried accepting the policy as presented. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder Absent: 1- Wilkinson Supervisor asked for a motion to accept the revised resolution regarding the reduction of the Free Point Solar building permit fee that was adopted last month, it was noted that there was an error in the wording. Thomas Burke made a motion which was seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried to adopt the revised resolution as presented. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder Absent: 1- Wilkinson Supervisor noted that there has been a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals for quite some time. He is recommending that Daniel Kohler fill the position. Mr. Kohler represented the Town on the Hecate siting board. Thomas Burke made a motion to appoint Daniel Kohler to fill the vacant seat (the term will end December 31, 2026). Patrick Kennedy seconded the motion which was duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder Absent: 1 – Wilkinson A motion to accept the 2022 contract with the Columbia Greene Humane Society was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried. Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder Absent: 1 – Wilkinson General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $38,768.31 were audited on abstract #12, voucher numbers 2021-875 through 2021-958. A motion to schedule the year end meeting for December 30 at 6:00 pm was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Thomas Burke and duly carried. At that time, the elected officials will take their oath of office. A motion to schedule the 2022 organizational meeting for January 11 at 7:00 pm was made by Michael Veeder seconded by Thomas Burke and duly carried. The regular monthly board meeting will follow. A motion to accept the October and November Justice reports as presented was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried. Tom Burke reported that the highway crew have the trucks and plows ready for winter, are stocked up on salt and that the new tractor should arrive within the next eight months or so. Patrick reported that contract negotiations with EMS are not progressing and most likely will go to mediation. Mike asked for an update on the “tire dump.” Rick said there is not much of one – the matter is still in the hands of the NYSDEC. At 7:30 pm a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried. At 8:00 pm a motion to come out of executive session and adjourn the meeting was made by Michael Veeder seconded by Thomas Burke and duly carried. Copies of all resolutions, agreements, and contracts are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk Read minutes from last month |