Minutes
| TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWN OF COXSACKIE May 12, 2026 PRESENT: Richard Hanse, SupervisorThomas Burke, Councilman Patrick Kennedy, Councilman Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk ABSENT: Michale Veeder, Councilman/Deputy Supervisor Shane Pilato, Councilman GUESTS: The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Hanse at 7:05 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion to open the public hearing on proposed Local Law #2-2026, a local law amending the Town Zoning Law Modifying the Zoning Map was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. The legal notice was presented. Supervisor explained that the law would enact a zoning change to a parcel of land owned by the Greene County IDA from Commercial to Mixed Use. The new designation would permit the construction of multi-family housing which is a non-permitted use under the present zoning category. It was noted that the change is compatible with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan and was requested by the IDA. A motion to close the public hearing at 7:12 pm was made by Thoms Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. A motion to accept the SEQR/Negative Declaration was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 3 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy Absent: 2- Pilato, Veeder A motion to adopt Local Law #2-2026 as presented was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 3 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy Absent: 2 – Pilato, Veeder A motion to accept the minutes of April 14, 2026, was made by Patrick Kennedy seconded by Thomas Burke and duly carried. Ayes: 3 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Absent: 2 – Pilato, Veeder Supervisor opened the meeting to the public – no comments. Highway Superintendent Eldred provided a written report that Supervisor Hanse read. Ditching and shoulder work on various Town roads; prepping roads for paving; waiting to see what CHIPS funding will be; graded Potic Creek culvert, waiting to borrow paver from Town of Durham to pave it; started grader patching, Flint Mine Road has been repaired again, plan on paving next year; received check from CHPE for $175,000 for Flint Mine damages Supervisor stated that Scott negotiated this amount up which started at $47,000; High Hill bridge work has started; installed a second cross over culvert on Webber Road to alleviate flooding problems for Pat and Joanne Rose due to beavers. Donation requested received from The Coxsackie Riverside Festival Committee. Last year the Town donated $500 Supervisor suggests giving the same. Thomas Burke made a motion seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried to donate $500. Ayes: 3 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy Absent: 2 – Pilato, Veeder Assessor Jacqueline Polizzi requested permission for on-line training July 20-24, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm through the NYS Assessor’s Association and is a requirement for her basic certification. A motion to approve the training was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 3 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy Absent: 2 – Pilato, Veeder The fee schedule was presented for review. Suggested changes include increasing the CO search fee from $50 to $100. Adding roof replacement/repair fees to .15 per square foot for residential and .30 per square foot for commercial; carports/sheds .20 per square foot for residential and .30 per square foot for commercial. A motion to amend the Town’s fee schedule effective immediately was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 3 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy Absent: 2 – Pilato, Veeder General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $61,287.97 were audited on abstract #5, voucher numbers 2026-279 through 2026-348. Bank reconciliations were presented for review. A motion to accept the March Justice reports was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 3 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy Absent: 2 – Pilato, Veeder At 7:20 pm a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried. Ayes: 3 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy Absent: 2 – Pilato, Veeder Copies of all resolutions, agreements, and contracts are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
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