DRAFT
Regular Board Meeting
9/8/11
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM.
Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.
On Roll Call the Board members present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman LaForest, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen. Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.
Councilwoman LaPine asked for a moment of silence for David Patnode and Liz Wilkins.
Visitors included Pat Burns, Grace Drummond, Frank Walls, Jim Morgan, Paul Gray, Helene Gray, Norma Goff, Janice Moran, Jane TerLouw, Bonnie Monoski, MaryAnn Schultz, Dianne Lansing and Steve Phillips.
Consideration of the Sewer Law – our attorney is researching this and at this time, we cannot vote on adoption. This issue was tabled.
Three applicants for certified sewer operator have been interviewed, who
Will work with Tina Gardner until she is certified. We are waiting to hear from references. This will be tabled.
Courtesy of the floor
Mike Hance said that the hurricane was a terrible thing this community has gone through. I feel we were unprepared to handle this. I feel the district and the
Community did not work together. I feel we should move forward and
work together. We still have people in Whallonsburg that are hurting and need our help.
Councilwoman LaPine said she believes there is an emergency plan
in place. I am not exactly sure where it is. We worked on one a few years ago.
We do need to review the plan and make sure it is up to dated.
Supervisor Boisen said that it could not be found in the office. A copy was emailed to her. The plan was done in 2003. A committee needs to be formed to work on the updating of the plan. Supervisor Boisen, Dave Lansing and Frank Walls met and discussed communications.
Supervisor Boisen would like to have Mike Hance on the Emergency Preparedness Committee. Dianne Lansing said she was on the committee that worked on the plan in 2003. It is very difficult to prepare for a disaster; you do not know where it will happen or the scope of it.
Supervisor Boisen said Essex County Emergency Services has a video and a step-by-step plan and will work with us to update our plan. The plan would need
to be reviewed by the Town Board, the Fire Departments, the Highway Department
and Emergency Services at least every six months. Everyone should know where the plan is kept. Supervisor Boisen said she will get a copy of the plan to each Board member.
Norma Goff said that after the ice storm the Fire House in Essex was designated a
Red Cross disaster site. Unfortunately, this was not followed through on. Norma felt that it would good to have the Red Cross and their resources available to the Town in
case of a disaster. They need to be contacted. Dianne Lansing said that after the new school was built it was decided that would be the best site for an emergency shelter and the fire house would be used as a command post.
Supervisor Boisen asked if Norma Goff or Dianne Lansing would be willing to be on the committee with the fire districts, Emergency Services, Jim Morgan, Highway Superintendent, and Mike Hance and Supervisor Boisen. Council LaForest said the Board would need to discuss this committee and who will be appointed; Supervisor Boisen said she will determine who is on the committee. Supervisor Boisen will make the arrangements and get a meeting scheduled to start work on the plan.
Bills
The Bills were discussed.
General $ 15,464.37
Highway 12,122.85
Water 1,693.80
Street Lights 151.40
Transfer Station 3,107.68
Sewer Contractors 425,023.83
General Prepay 1,163.58
Prepay Trust 210.00
Prepay Water 287.98
Prepay Street Lights 306.71
Prepay Sewer Fund 454.45
Motion to accept bills as presented made by Councilman MacDougal. Seconded by Councilman Wrisley. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes,
Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Water testing was discussed. The Water Superintendent is getting the bottles for testing water. The instruction that come with the bottle must be followed to insure
an accurate test.
Zoning Officer Report
Supervisor Boisen told Dave Lansing not to worry about a report for this month.
Planning Board Report
DRAFT
TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
August 18, 2011
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Call to Order:
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
Attendance:
Planning Board members present: Michelle Cassidy, Derrick Wrisley, H. Nicholas Muller, III, James Van Hoven, David Hislop and Donald Hollingsworth.
Mark Walker was absent.
Also in attendance: Kevin Hall, L.S., Sally Johnson, Kathy Hall, Myrna B. Mandeville, Gary F. Heurich, Pam Rathbun, Brad Beers, Ed Monoski, Bonnie Monoski and John Mesick.
A Public Hearing was held on the following application:
Gary Heurich Minor Subdivision with Boundary Line Adjustments
Tax Map 49.4-1-2.100 Split Rock Farm 352.10 acres
Tax Map 49.4-1-9.100 Split Rock Farm 31.14 acres
Tax Map 49.4-1-3.000 Lighthouse 6.6 acres
Tax Map 49.4-2-1.000 Lighthouse .61 acres
Tax Map 49.4-1-5.000 Lighthouse 1.30 acres
Tax Map 49.15-3-14.000 Silver Birch, 12 Spire Way, 1.2 acres
Tax Map 49.15-1-14 Martin Parcel 3.7 acres
The subject of the application is the 383.24 acre property in two tax map parcels, 49.4-1-2.100 and 49.4-1-9.100, commonly known as Split Rock Farm, 56 Albee Lane, Essex, NY. Split Rock Farm is comprised of a single family dwelling, five barns and outbuildings, three tillable fields and one grazing field. Of the seven tax map parcels owned by the Applicant, Split Rock Farm is the only one being subdivided. Three other parcels, which are contiguous, will be beneficiaries of the Boundary Line Adjustments also proposed in this application. These are Tax Map parcels: 49.4-1-3.000, 49.4-1-5.000, 49.4-2-1.000, which comprise the Lighthouse Parcels at 175 Lighthouse Way, Essex, NY, and which will be combined and reapportioned into a single tax map parcel and Tax Map parcels: 49.15-3-14.000, Silver Birch aka 12 Spire Way, Essex, NY and Tax Map parcel 49.15-1-14.000 aka the Martin Parcel, Lakeshore Road, Essex, NY.
The application was deemed conditionally complete at the July 21, 2011, regular meeting of the Planning Board. All conditions have been met and the application is complete.
Mr. Heurich described his project to the public in attendance.
Public Comment:
Sally Johnson applauded Mr. Heurich’s proposal and thanked him for doing such a terrific thing. There was no other comment from the public.
There being no further questions or comments from the public, a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Mr. Muller and seconded by Mr. Hislop. The vote to close was all yes with none opposed. The Public Hearing is closed at 7:07 p.m. by unanimous vote.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order:
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board at 7:07 p.m., with a Salute to the Flag.
Attendance:
Planning Board members present: Michelle Cassidy, Derrick Wrisley, H. Nicholas Muller, III, James Brinkerhoff Van Hoven, David Hislop and Donald Hollingsworth.
Mark Walker was absent.
Also in attendance: Kevin Hall, L.S., Sally Johnson, Kathy Hall, Myrna B. Mandeville, Gary F. Heurich, Pam Rathbun, Brad Beers, Ed Monoski, Bonnie Monoski and John Mesick.
Review and Acceptance of Minutes:
Review of the Minutes of the July 21, 2011, Regular Meeting of the Town of Essex Planning Board. A motion was made by Mr. Hislop to accept the minutes as presented. Mr. Hollingsworth seconded the motion to accept. The vote is all yes with none opposed. The Minutes of July 21, 2011, are duly reviewed and accepted by unanimous vote.
Old Business:
Gary Heurich Minor Subdivision with Boundary Line Adjustments
DRAFT PERMIT
Tax Map 49.4-1-2.100 Split Rock Farm 352.10 acres
Tax Map 49.4-1-9.100 Split Rock Farm 31.14 acres
Tax Map 49.4-1-3.000 Lighthouse 6.6 acres
Tax Map 49.4-2-1.000 Lighthouse .61 acres
Tax Map 49.4-1-5.000 Lighthouse 1.30 acres
Tax Map 49.15-3-14.000 Silver Birch, 12 Spire Way, 1.2 acres
Tax Map 49.15-1-14 Martin Parcel 3.7 acres.
The subject of the application is the 383.24 acre property in two tax map parcels, 49.4-1-2.100 and 49.4-1-9.100, commonly known as Split Rock Farm, 56 Albee Lane, Essex, NY. Split Rock Farm is comprised of a single family dwelling, five barns and outbuildings, three tillable fields and one grazing field. Of the seven tax map parcels owned by the Applicant, Split Rock Farm is the only one being subdivided. Three other parcels, which are contiguous, will be beneficiaries of the Boundary Line Adjustments also proposed in this application. These are Tax Map parcels: 49.4-1-3.000, 49.4-1-5.000, 49.4-2-1.000, which comprise the Lighthouse Parcels at 175 Lighthouse Way, Essex, NY, and which will be combined and reapportioned into a single tax map parcel and Tax Map parcels: 49.15-3-14.000, Silver Birch aka 12 Spire Way, Essex, NY and Tax Map parcel 49.15-1-14.000 aka the Martin Parcel, Lakeshore Road, Essex, NY.
Vote:
A Resolution to adopt this Minor Subdivision with Boundary Line Adjustments was introduced by H. Nicholas Muller, III, who motioned that it be adopted. The motion was seconded by David Hislop and duly put to a vote and adopted by a majority of the members of the Town of Essex Planning Board as follows:
Yes No Abstain Absent
Michelle Cassidy X
Derrick Wrisley X
- Nicholas Muller, III X
James Van Hoven, Chairman X
David Hislop X
Donald Hollingsworth X
Mark Walker X
New Business:
George and Libby Pataki Application for a Minor Subdivision of the Kupperman property, 242 School Street, Essex – Tax Map 40.3-3-17.130. Property is under contract to purchase. The Applicant wants to subdivide the property into two parcels: the residence with approximately 12.5 acres and the farm land consisting of approximately 30 acres.
Michellle Cassidy recuses herself as she is a party to this application. Brad Beers is the representative for the Pataki’s. Mr. Beers describes the project. Chairman Van Hoven summarizes the application and adds that the project is in two zoning districts, Resource Management and Residential II. Mr. Muller questioned if Planning Board can declare the application complete contingent on the missing items. Mr. Hollingsworth said that we have to reject it and send it to the ZBA (Zoning Board of Appeals). He further questioned Mr. Beers whether the application has been made to the APA. Mr. Beers answered yes.
Chairman Van Hoven addressed Mr. Beers to the fact that the Board cannot act on this application because it is not in conformity of the Zoning Law guidelines. The application will be forwarded to the Town of Essex Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. After such time as the ZBA makes their determination, the proposal will come back to the Planning Board for permitting. Mr. Wrisley motioned to send the application to the ZBA. Mr. Hollingsworth seconded. The vote is all yes with none opposed. This application will go to the Zoning Board of Appeals for their approval by unanimous vote.
John Mesick Application for Site Plan Review of 290 and 294 School Street, Essex – Tax Map 40.73-5-1.000 and 40.73-5-4.000. Mr. Mesick would like to erect a Pergola at the rear of the houses including a gazebo and porte cochere, erect two small tool sheds in the rear yard, erect a 7 foot high fence between the two houses and at the west end of the stone house (#290), layout new foot paths to the front entrances of both houses including stone steps, and lastly to install wood blinds and louvers at 294 School Street.
Mr. Mesick describes his project to the Board. Mr. Muller queried regarding the time table that might be involved. Mr. Mesick advised that a completion date of sometime in 2013 is anticipated. At approximately 7:45 p.m., Mr. Muller asked for the Board’s indulgence as he had to be excused from the rest of the meeting. Mr. Muller is excused at 7:45 p.m. The Chairman questioned whether the project is compatible with Essex. Mr. Hislop raised the question of combining the two properties for ease in permitting because of the set back rule. The Board agrees this can be done by the Assessors and agree to approve the project with the understanding that the two adjoining lots owned by the applicant will be combined. Mr. Hollingsworth motions to declare the application complete. Mr. Hislop seconds. All in favor, yes. Opposed, no. The application is declared complete by unanimous vote. Mr. Wrisley motions to hold the Public Hearing at September’s meeting. Ms. Cassidy seconds the motion for Public Hearing. Vote is unanimous yes. The Chairman advised that he will be absent from that meeting, but that Mr. Hollingsworth will Chair the meeting. Mr. Hollingsworth agrees.
Report of the Chairman:
Chairman Van Hoven advised that he sent emails to the Board regarding the approved new signs for the Hamlet being built by Essex Initiatives. The new signs will be more formal and colonial looking. EI will be paying for the new signs at no cost to the Town.
Mr. Van Hoven commented on the new Zoning Law Revision. The first public hearing was last week. Many of the concerns were regarding the expansion of the Hamlet, particularly to the west where property owners border these lands. Of some concern also was the zoning in Brookfield area of 8.5 acres modified to 3.5 acre use. The reason this is proposed is that this area is one of the only areas in Essex where people of modest means can afford to build.
The Town has to do a SEQR on the Revision. It is complicated and we may have to involve hiring a consultant to help us with the SEQR. The Chair, Mrs. DeWolff and Mr. LaForest are meeting with Ann Holland, a professional Planner, on Monday.
Myrna Mandeville, a member of the public, advised the Board that she was not in favor of the changes or of the idea of senior housing in Essex.
The Chairman also told the Board about the Wetlands Workshop which can be included as part of their required four hours of training. Coming up NYS Planning will have a workshop on SEQR.
Report of Zoning Officer:
The Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer, David Lansing’s report was made part of these minutes.
Michelle Cassidy had an issue she wanted on the record pertaining to the process by which she was made to recuse herself from the Pataki application. She felt she should not have been required to leave the room but be allowed to remain as a part of the public. Mr. Hollingsworth replied that this is the way it has been done in the past. Ms. Cassidy still felt it was not appropriate. Chair Van Hoven said he would look into the legal requirements for such circumstances.
Adjournment:
There being no further business before the Board a motion to adjourn was made by Donald Hollingsworth. Derrick Wrisley seconded. The vote is all yes, none opposed to close the meeting. By unanimous vote, the meeting is adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Catherine DeWolff
Planning Board Secretary
Supervisor’s County Report
Councilman LaForest asked if the FEMA office in Jay was for just Jay or could anyone go there. Any one in the County can go there and a new office is being opened in
Moriah.
There are mental health services available through Essex County. You can call 873-3670 M-F from 8AM to 5PM. Hot line number is 1-888-854-3773. A private mental health entity called Hope Line is available and the number is 1-800-440-8074. We need
To encourage victims of the flood to seek help with flood related issues.
Councilman LaForest asked for clarification of the 2% tax cap. Supervisor Boisen said there are seminars on line on this. We can apply for an exemption on the 2% cap; hopefully we will not need to do this.
Councilman LaForest said he had heard that FEMA had set a cap of $30,000
for the flood victims. This is correct. Supervisor Boisen said that any one affected has this information.
The tax situation for flood victims was discussed at the County. People will be paying taxes on property that is no longer worth the assessed value any more. The deadline has gone by to have this changed. The County is trying to work on this issue.
Councilman LaForest said we have been getting a lot of support from Renew, Essex Initiative; there will be a fund raiser at the Grange Hall, the local church which is providing hot meals to the victims and thanked all the volunteers who have been helping the flood victims in Essex.
Old Business
The hiring of Ann Ruzow Holland for assistance with Zoning Law revision SEQR process was discussed. Councilman Wrisley said he felt we should proceed with the SEQR process. Councilman MacDougal asked if SEQR had to be done to have a final zoning law. Jim Van Hoven said we can not have a final zoning law without SEQR.
Jim LaForest, Jim Van Hoven and Cathy DeWolff met with Ann. There are three possibilities. We may not need to do a new SEQR. We maybe able to do a supplement to the 2002 SEQR or we may need to do completely new SEQR. Ann feels that she
can get this done for less than five hundred dollars. If we have do a new SEQR
it won’t cost more than two thousand dollars. Mr. Van Hoven said he has been
offered two thousand dollar by Brain Housel of the Adirondack Counsel to support
the writing of the SEQR.
We will need to have two more Public Hearings on Zoning Law revision.
Supervisor Boisen said she is worried about the 2011 budget. Are you using public input to help make your revisions? Jim Van Hoven said yes. Supervisor Boisen said could the Board be privy to the changes before we commit to spending unbudgeted funds in 2011. This could be a budget item in 2012. We have been over budget on several items for the Planning Board this year. I do not doubt this needs to be done, but could we do it in 2012. Mr. Van Hoven said the SEQR will be paid for by grant. We will have some legal fees connected with the zoning law revision.
Councilman LaForest said he felt we should spend the money. Councilwoman LaPine agreed that we should spend the money.
Motion to hire Ann Ruzow Holland at a cost of no more than five hundred dollars to
work on researching of the need for SEQR for the Zoning Law revision was made by Councilman MacDougal. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-no.
Building & Grounds
Councilwoman LaPine said we have received the energy audit report on the Town
Highway Garage from NYSERDA. Councilwoman LaPine asked Jim Morgan, Highway Superintendent to go through the report and high light what he feels are the most. Then
we can budget for these items. We are still waiting for a report from Lauren Murphy on
The Octagonal School roof.
Supervisor Boisen said we need to apply for a NYSERG grant to be used to correct the problems at the Highway Garage. The information can be faxed to the Essex Co. Planning office and they will get the application process started for the grant for us.
The Union Contract will be discussed in Executive session after the meeting.
Water update – funding and engineering report. We have been approved for some grant money. EFC $1,146,341 grant money and $375,854 in a 30 year loan with zero interest to the water district. We have until 2014 to move forward with this. An
Engineering report is being worked on by AES Northeast. We need some help in gathering the information needed to complete the report and if any Board member could give a hand it would be wonderful.
Frank Walls asked if this for the well project. Supervisor Boisen said the report gives us the pros and cons of going to wells or a new water treatment plant. With this information the water district resident will be able to vote on what they believe is best for the water district. Supervisor Boisen said she has talked with the property owners where the wells could be drilled and they are willing to discuss the use of their property. Wayne Ryan, AES Northeast said there is enough property at the water tower for plant if one small piece of land was ours. Upon further examination this land is ours.
Frank Walls said a contract was signed with the Fire Department in 2009 to allow the test well to be drilled behind the fire house. Supervisor Boisen said she was not aware of this. The test well was never drilled due to the lack of funds.
Councilman LaForest asked about payment for the engineering study and Supervisor
Boisen said the Town Board signed a contract in 2009 with AES Northeast and this is what we are working off. The money has to come from the water district to pay them.
New Business
An RFP was discussed for fuel for 2012.
A motion was made by Supervisor Boisen for Resolutions of appreciation for Fire Districts 1 and 2.for the work they did during Hurricane Irene and other community volunteers. Seconded by Councilman Wrisley. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Resolution 33
9/8/11
A RESOLUTION ON BEHALF OF THE ESSEX TOWN BOARD COMMEMORATING Fire Districts #1 and Fire District #2 for their superior service to Essex during Hurricane Irene.
WHEREAS, It is the intent of the Town Board of Essex, New York to honor the unpaid volunteers of Fire Districts #1 and Fire District #2 for their recent public service efforts during the onslaught and aftermath of Hurricane Irene; and
WHEREAS, The Hurricane Irene Emergency Leadership Team included Fire Department #1 with Fire Chief David Lansing and volunteers Frank Walls, Ron Jackson, and Fire District #2 Fire Chief, Kyle Wrisley, cooperatively serving in pre-storm planning activities and continuously providing support and action during the storm and its aftermath; and
WHEREAS, Both Fire Districts provided round the clock support without recompense and supplemented tasks performed by the Town of Essex HiWay crew; and,
WHEREAS, Volunteers from Fire District #1 and Fire District #2 reported for duty unselfishly to provide aid, services, and support as required; and,
WHEREAS, Fire District #1 not only provided access to its Fire House˜s facilities during and after the storm but its volunteers evacuated basement water throughout the township; and,
WHEREAS, Volunteers from both Fire Districts continue to provide services whenever required; and
WHEREAS, In accord with its long standing traditions, it is the purpose of this Legislative Body to now commemorate such service; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the many ways of serving the Town not only on a day by day situation but also during emergency crisis and that a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to each Fire District along with our gratitude and many thanks for a job well done.
Resolution # 34
9/8/11
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING religious, civic, and private organizations within the Town of Essex for their public aid and service during the recent catastrophic physical impact by the Hurricane Irene storm upon the Town of Essex; and,
WHEREAS, It is the intent of the Town Board of Essex, New York to recognize the many organizations and individuals who, while the disastrous effects were mainly in the Whallonsburg hamlet, each and every group joined together to provide aid to victims; and,
WHEREAS, The Essex Community Methodist Church, along with a very significant financial contribution from its fund raising drive, provided food and comfort and surcease to victims of Hurricane Irene not only during the Hurricane Irene storm but also after the storm until each household was able to function without such help: and.
WHEREAS, The St. John’s Episcopal Church also participated in providing hot meals and support activities along with a generous financial contribution; and,
WHEREAS, The Essex Renew Shop provided emergency and follow-up supplies, and much financial aid to Essex Hurricane Irene victims; and
WHEREAS, The Essex Initiatives civic organization provided a most generous contribution to the Essex Hurricane Irene Rescue Fund; and
WHEREAS, The Essex Masonic Iroquois Lodge 715, has supplied construction help to Hurricane Irene Victims along with a fund contribution; and,
WHEREAS, The Essex Community Fund, in addition to a contribution from its Pat O’Brien Parsons Fund instituted a fund raising drive for Essex Hurricane Irene victims; and,
WHEREAS, the Whallonsburg Civic Association not only provided use of its building during and after the storm, but also conducted a hugely successful fund raising drive during which over 100 individuals made independent financial contributions; and,
WHEREAS, Numerous individuals must be thanked for their financial contributions and personal time and efforts supporting Hurricane Irene victims; and,
WHEREAS, In accord with its long standing traditions, it is the purpose of this Legislative Body to commemorate such service; now, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the many ways they serve the Town not only on a day by day basis but also during the Hurricane Irene emergency crisis. In addition, therefore, be it further,
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to each organization along with our heartfelt gratitude.
Supervisor Boisen said she had a long list of people she would like to thank. Marshall Crowningshield for his help in evacuating the resident in Whallonsburg, Highway Department, NYSEG and Mike Blanchard, County Emergency Services, Renew,
Grange Hall Committee, Church volunteers, the Old Dock- Steve McKenna and Provisions and anyone else that helped.
Councilman LaForest said the fire districts did a great deal of work during the emergency. The meeting with the fire districts before the hurricane was very helpful.
The budget calendar was discussed. The first meeting will be
10/4/11 at 10 AM at the Town Hall to present the tentative budget to the Board.
A contract with Cathy Persons for further training for the secretary/bookkeeper was discussed. Time and cost was discussed.
Supervisor Boisen said there would be enough money in Supervisor training line to cover this cost. A motion to sign a contract with Cathy Persons to complete the secretary/bookkeeper training for the new computer system was made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilman Wrisley. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
The Town Clerk Report was discussed. Motion to accept Town Clerk report as presented was made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine.
Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Water/Sewer Rents were discussed. There is no formal report this month.
The Supervisor Report was discussed. Motion to accept Supervisor report as presented made by Councilman Wrisley. Seconded by Councilman MacDougal.
Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes
Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss the Union contract for Highway Department was made by Councilwoman LaPine at 9:03 PM. Seconded by Councilman MacDougal. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes
Resident of Albee Lane said that they had requested the speed limit be lowered to 20 mph and the state set the speed limit at 35 mph. The residents feel the 35 mph is way to fast for this road.
Motion to exit Executive Session at 10:00 PM made by Councilman MacDougal. Seconded Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes
Reentered Regular Board meeting at 10:01 PM.
Motion to present counter proposal to the Union as discussed and agreed upon by the full Board in Executive Session made by Councilman MacDougal. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes
The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 PM.
Respectfully submitted Audrey Hoskins
