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From the Town Board

Highlights of the March 14, 2018 Monthly Town Board Meeting

To enhance communications with residents, the Town Board will distribute this newsletter with the “headlines” from the board meetings.

This was a routine monthly board meeting. Rich Ruberti, Superintendent of the Wheelerville School spoke for about 20 minutes about his board’s desire to work with the Town to increase student enrollment (currently 127) at the school. Affordable housing, quality of life, after school programs and a brochure to attract out of district students were discussed.

Resolutions/Local Laws Passed:

Youth Program – Reimburse Jessica Smith for Lifeguard certification when complete.
Code Office – Advertise the open Assistant Code Officer position in Leader Herald.
Town Payroll – Arrange a direct deposit option with NBT Bank for Town employees.
Kayak Poker Run – Approved launch from Sherman’s on August 4^th (or 5^th rain date) with agreed insurance per the Town insurance agent.
Summer Concert – Approved CAC use of Sherman’s on June 8^th for a Sawyer Fredericks concert using the same arrangements agreed to for the summer of 2018.
Economic Development Seminar– Approved $50 fee for Kent Kirch to attend in Gloversville.
Equipment Sale – Old town hall kitchen dishwasher to Ralph Hayner for $200.

The following items were also discussed:

Transfer Station – The board discussed having two free transfer station days. One in May/June for spring clean-out and one in August/September for the end of the season.
Sherman’s – Security systems and motion activated lighting were discussed. Planning for parking/security/restrooms for the S. Fredericks concert was discussed.
Highway Department – Discussed revised furnace bids that include duct work and agreed to negotiate price before making a decision to accept a bid at the next meeting. Discussed trash pickup at the state campground and the age of some equipment.
Fund Transfer – Transfer of $256,000 from the General Fund to the Highway Fund was discussed and confirmed after a review of the 2016 bank records.
Town Attorney – The board would like to appoint a local attorney. One interview is complete. Two more are being planned for an executive session on April 21^st.

Caroga Business Spotlight – Campers Corner Store - Rick Sturgess
Barbara Donnelly won the Gift Certificate drawing.

Next Meeting: Town Board Work Session, Wednesday, March 21^st at 7PM.
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Issue #5 - 2018