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Unofficial Meeting Minutes of Town Board Meeting June 11, 2015

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Town of Essex NY.

Regular Monthly Meeting of June 11, 2015

Unofficial Meeting Minutes

Supervisor: Edward Gardner

Town Councilmen:

Claire LaPine

James LaForest

Bryan Garvey

Mark Wrisley

Deputy Town Clerk: Patricia Gardner

Supervisor Gardner opened the meeting by leading all in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Attendance taken and all Board Members were present

Following approval of the minutes of the Regular Town Board Meeting (all in favor), the meeting was opened to the Public.  (No copies of the meeting minutes were provided to the Public.)

Anita Shapiro questioned the status of the water project.  Supervisor Gardner replied that we are still negotiating with the Close/Mallet family.  Ms. Shapiro asked if there was anything else in the works.  Supervisor Gardner replied no.

Tom Stransky asked about Shared EMS Services with the Town of Willsboro.  Supervisor Gardner stated that both Towns will be required to establish a District before they can be combined.  Mr. Stransky asked about cost and Supervisor Gardner stated that taxes in both towns will increase by about 3 ½ cents per thousand of assessed value.  Mr. Stransky asked if this is above what we pay now.  Supervisor Gardner replied yes, the EMS service is currently funded only by donations.

Mr. Stransky then asked about sharing of a combined (Essex/Willsboro) Highway Garage. Mr. Gardner replied no.

Whallonsburgh Civic Association:  Stephanie Beneng presented the bids (3) received for painting of the Grange Hall.  Solicited five bids, only three responded.  Lowest bid to be awarded (no vote was taken).

Discussion on possible purchase of a water leak detector for the Water District by Supervisor Gardner.  No decision made.

Peddler/Vendor Permit for Poco Mas Tacos:  Deputy Town Clerk Gardner stated this permit would be issued by the Town.  Anita Shapiro asked if it should be handled by the Planning Board. Would like to be in Essex Friday evenings twice a month. There was much discussion around the issue but the Vendorâ’s next step will be to discuss with the Department of Transportation (Mark Bonfrey) and then take the issue back to the Town.

Resolutions:

Resolution 56-2015: Amendment to the Time Clock to reduce the 10 minute leeway to 5 minutes.  (Applies to scheduled start time, lunch, breaks and end of workday time.) Approved by all.

Resolution 63-2015: Resolution of Condolences for Lawrence Larry Monroe Bliss.  Approved by all.

Resolution64-2015:  Resolution of appreciation to Daniel T. Manning (Essex County Attorney).  Approved by all.

Resolution 65-2015: Appointments to Beautification Committee (Jan Fortune, Sarah White, Kelly Schmidt). Approved by all.

Resolution 66-2015: Adding a Revenue Line and Appropriations Line to the Budget (this is to add for $300. Grant received by the Town Justice).  Approved by all.

Resolution 67-2015: Authorization to Apply for a Consolidation Grant for Towns of Essex and Willsboro.  At the Councilmen’s request the authorization is changed to state: “Shared Services”.  There is a study on combining Town Garage, Supervisor Gardner has a book on this study and will provide a copy.  Councilman Wrisley asked about the amount of the grant.  Supervisor Gardner stated, no amount, as much as can get.  Resolution approved by all, with change to add “Shared Service”.

Resolution 68-2015: Appoint Arthur Person to fill the unexpired term on the ZBA.  This was tabled and position will be advertised.

Resignation: Acceptance of Tina Gardner’s resignation as Assistant Water Operator effective 2 weeks from 06/05/2015. Position will be advertised.  Resignation accepted, with regrets, by all.

Approval to purchase: Discussion on purchase of 2 valves for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, explained by Tina Gardner. Freight charges will be added to purchase. Approved by all.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Days: July 11 North Hudson Highway Garage and August 1 at North Elba Highway Garage per Supervisor Gardner.

Motion to pay Abstract: Approved by all.

Reports:

Town Clerk’s Report: Approved by all.

Supervisor’s Report:  Approved by all.

Several People have not signed the Oath Book and this needs to be done.

Supervisor Gardner requested agreement to enter Executive Session to discuss Legal Matters. Agreed by all.

This ended the recorded portion of the meeting.

 

 

About Olive Alexander

Although I grew up in Essex on my grandparents’ farm and developed strong ties to farming, I wanted to see more of the world and experience the differences in cultures and people. I spent nearly fifty years in England, New Hampshire, Texas and New Jersey with trips to almost all of the fifty states and Singapore, an incomparable learning experience. I now live on property that has been in our family for three generations and still love the fields, the farms and the animals.