May 13, 2025
TOWN BOARD MEETING
TOWN OF COXSACKIE
May 13, 2025
PRESENT:
Thomas Burke, Councilman
Patrick Kennedy, Councilman
Shane Pilato, Councilman
Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk
Donna Wasilewski, Bookkeeper/Budget Officer
ABSENT:
Michale Veeder, Councilman/Deputy Supervisor
GUESTS:
Catherine S. Huber, Carol S. Metz, Beau Dushane, LeAnn Schererber
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Hanse at 7:00 pm.
A motion to accept the minutes of April 8 was made by Shane Pilato seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Supervisor opened meeting to the public: Carol Metz mentioned the parking issues at the Senior Center – 6” downfall; barriers are needed. Rick is working on ideas to rectify the situation.
LeAnn Scherer addressed the Board regarding the County cutting the senior meals program. Approximately 250 people throughout the county have been dropped; 27 in the Town/Village. Mayor Evans has been apprised of the situation. General discussion ensued.
The Supervisor/Board will reach out to County Legislators.
Chief of EMS Myrdycz submitted a written vehicle report. They had 93 calls for April.
Beau Dushane gave an update on the vehicles. 75-3 is constantly in need of repairs to it’s A/C system, which is no longer covered by warranty, and is currently out of service again. Currently 75-2 runs well and is the rig that was slated to be remounted. However, because of all the issues with repairs Beau thinks it would be better to have 75-3 retrofitted instead.
Tom Burke made a motion to have 75-3 rechassied instead of 75-2 for the same price and same service contract. Patrick Kennedy seconded the motion which was duly carried.
Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder
Donation request received for the Riverside Festival and the Greene County Youth Fair. Patrick Kennedy made a motion to donate $500 to the Riverside Festival. Shane Pilato seconded the motion which was duly carried.
Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder
Thomas Burke made a motion to donate $200 to the Greene County Youth Fair. Shane Pilato seconded the motion which was duly carried.
Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder
Supervisor reported that there has been a vacant seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals for quite some time. Catherine S. Huber, a Coxsackie resident has indicated her interest in serving. A motion to appoint Catherine to the Zoning Board of Appeals was made by Thomas Burke, seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder
Planning Board members were approved to attend the 2025 Greene and Columbia County Spring training. There is no fee to attend; they will be reimbursed for mileage. Thomas Burke made the motion which was seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder
When the Town passed the local law limiting the sale of cannabis products in 2024, it did not allow any cannabis related business in areas zoned Corridor Industrial. Someone has expressed interest in obtaining the old mushroom facility on Plank Road at the intersection with Bronck Mill Road for the purpose of cannabis cultivation. If the law were amended to allow cannabis cultivation, in the Corridor Industrial Zone, under a special use permit, applicants would require planning board approval. The board felt this was an effective use of the building/property.
On motion of Thomas Burke seconded by Shane Pilato and duly carried, they authorized the Supervisor to have the Attorney for the Town draft a proposed amendment to our local law.
Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder
General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $142,055.65 were audited on abstract #5, voucher numbers 2025-270 through 2025-326. Bank reconciliations were presented for review.
At 7:35 pm Supervisor asked for a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of reviewing the OSC Audit. Thomas Burke made the motion which was seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Donna Wasilewski was asked to remain.
Ayes: 4 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato Absent: 1 – Veeder
At 7:40 pm a motion to come out of executive session and adjourn the meeting was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Shane Pilato 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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