May 10, 2022
TOWN BOARD MEETING
TOWN OF COXSACKIE
May 10, 2022
PRESENT:
Richard Hanse, Supervisor
Thomas Burke, Councilman
Patrick Kennedy, Councilman
Michael Veeder, Councilman
Linda Wilkinson, Councilwoman
Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk
GUESTS:
Tad Johnston, Carol Metz, Helen Meier, David Meier, Patrick Doyle,
M.K. Garvey
The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The public hearing for the Kings Road Sewer was opened; legal notice was presented.
Tad Johnston of Delaware Engineering gave a project overview. The following were presented for board consideration: SEQR negative declaration, resolution and final order on district extension subject to permissive referendum.
There being no public comments a motion to close the public hearing at 7:13 pm was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried.
A motion to accept the SEQR documents as presented was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried.
Ayes: 5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder, Wilkinson
A motion to accept the Resolution as presented was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Ayes: 5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder, Wilkinson
A motion to accept the Final Order as presented, subject to permissive referendum was made by Thomas Burke, seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Ayes: 5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder, Wilkinson
A motion to accept the minutes of April 12 and April 28 was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Supervisor opened the meeting for public comments.
Patrick Doyle gave an update on the Flint Mine Solar project. They continue working with the IDA on PILOT agreements. Host agreements have been drafted. He thanked the Board for approving the Road Use Agreement. Construction will most likely not begin this year.
Carol Metz reported that the Bingo event held at the Senior Center was fun and all went well.
There were about 25 people in attendance.
Discussion/update on tire dump. Supervisor asked for a motion to retain Tal Rappleyea to represent the Town on this matter. Patrick Kennedy made the motion which was seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried.
Ayes: 5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder, Wilkinson
Rick reported that the County has hired two people and would like to get the Senior Center reopened for congregant meals and programs as soon as possible. They are currently cleaning which should have been done when the Center closed due to COVID.
Discussion on available ARPA funds from the County. Possibility of assisting the town with the cost of replacing bridges.
General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $32,148.95 were audited on abstract #5, voucher numbers 2022-323 through 2022-393.
A motion to accept the Justice reports of January – April 2022 as presented was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried.
A motion to accept the budget transfers as presented was made by Michael Veeder seconded by Thomas Burke and duly carried.
Mike Veeder reported on the following – he spoke with Nadine regarding EZ-Pass chargers; she will work on getting reconciled. He talked with Rich from Nordutch regarding the proposal for Cyber Security – the Town would not save any money by going with another company as there is a lot involved and they already handle our IT services. As the planning board liaison, Mike gave a heads up that they are talking about getting a committee together to review the Town’s comprehensive plan.
A motion to accept the proposal for Cyber Security from Nordutch Technologies as presented was made by Michael Veeder seconded by Thomas Burke and duly carried.
Ayes: 5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Veeder, Wilkinson
At 7:37 pm a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried.
Copies of all resolutions, agreements, and contracts are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
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Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk
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