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TOWN BOARD MEETING
TOWN OF COXSACKIE


May 13, 2025


PRESENT:

Richard Hanse, Supervisor
Thomas Burke, Councilman
Patrick Kennedy, Councilman
Shane Pilato, Councilman
Michale Veeder, Councilman/Deputy Supervisor
Bambi Hotaling, Town Clerk
Donna Wasilewski, Bookkeeper/Budget Officer

GUESTS:
Catherine S. Huber, Carol S. Metz, LeAnn Schererber

PRESS:
Shawn Ness, Daily Mail



The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Hanse at 7:00 pm.


A motion to accept the minutes of  May 13 was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Shane Pilato and duly carried.


Supervisor opened meeting to the public:  Carol Metz stated that there is not enough parking at the Senior Center.  They get about 80-90 people for the Senior meetings.  She asked about getting the parking lot extended – back area.  Patrick suggested double parking for the meetings; Tom suggested they get the Village Police to assist with the traffic.  Discussion ensued.  Rick will speak with Larry and the Mayor.  Carol went on to say that the flower gardens in front of Town Hall look great.


LeAnn Scherer asked Rick if he followed up regarding the County cutting the senior meals program.  It was suggested that LeAnn could contact the County Legislators as well as the State representatives.  Rick will get the contact information to her. Shane stated that Charlotte Carter, who heads up the food pantry, is very proactive on this issue and she may be a resource for assistance as well.


Chief of EMS Myrdycz submitted a written vehicle report.  They had 87 calls for May.  75-3 is out for remount.  The Town borrowed an ambulance from Greenville for three days as our rigs were all out of service.


On motion of Patrick Kennedy seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried, a public hearing was scheduled for July 8 at 7:00 pm on proposed Local Law #2-2025 to amend zoning relating to cannabis uses. 
Ayes:  5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato, Veeder


Rick presented a service agreement proposal for the three automatic doors at Town Hall.  The contract is for a five-year period at an annual cost of $2,175.00.  Discussion ensued.  Donna suggested that we just budget that amount each year, thereby self-insuring the doors.  A motion was made by Michael Veeder seconded by Thomas Burke and duly carried to self-insure the doors.
Ayes:  5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato, Veeder


Judge Dorpfeld requested board approval to attend the annual NYS Magistrates Association Conference in Niagara Falls September 14-17.  The total cost would be $672.58 for meals, lodging and the cost of the conference.  Mileage will be paid by NYSMA.  Shane Pilato made a motion authorizing the training which was seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Ayes:  5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato, Veeder


Josh Stiteler submitted a proposal in the amount of $1500.00 to make the cemeteries (All Peat Beds Road and Flats Road) more presentable.  This is in addition to the mowing which he currently does.  All work will be completed before July 4.  Thomas Burke made a motion to accept the proposal which was seconded by Michael Veeder and duly carried.
Ayes:  5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato, Veeder



General Fund and Highway bills in the amount of $57,793.68 were audited on abstract #6, voucher numbers 2025-327 through 2025-386.  Bank reconciliations were presented for review. 


A motion to accept the March and April Justice reports was made by Thomas Burke seconded by Patrick Kennedy and duly carried.
Ayes:  5 – Hanse, Burke, Kennedy, Pilato, Veeder


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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