Caroga News Flash

From the Town Board

Highlights of the August 8^th, 2018 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 regularly scheduled monthly Town Board meeting. The meeting included proposal presentations by two local phone service providers and the Town’s insurance agent.

Resolutions/Local Laws Passed:

1. Nick Stoner Golf Course – Approved the extension of special Labor Day pricing of $25 for a round of golf with a cart until October 31^st to increase the number of golfers during those dates.

2. Town Land Fill – Accepted of the C.T. Male Associates quote to complete required testing/inspections of the land fill for $3,570.

3. Fulton County Snow/Ice Removal Contract – Approved the contract for the Town to be paid $25,650 to maintain 5.13 miles of county roads for the 2018/2019 season.

4. Fulton County Planning Services Contract – Renewed the county prepaid contract for planning services to the town to support zoning law efforts and other work.

5. Fund Transfers – Approved fund transfers into the Youth Program ($1,132), Highway Dept ($15,000) and Software Support ($1,050) to maintain a balanced budget.

6. Board Work Session – Scheduled a work session on August 28^th at 7pm (see below).

7. Fireworks Permit – Approved for a small display at a private wedding on August 11^th.

8. Sherman’s Carousel Building – Approved the $430 cost to replace the entrance doors to make the largest fire exit in the building functional.

9. Alfred Dennison – Approved a request to place a donated plaque at the golf course or town hall recognizing Mr. Dennison for his work to establish the Nick Stoner Golf Course in the early 1900s.

Attention: Residents are asked to report anyone tampering with street signs to Steve Putman at 518-835-2835 or the Sheriff’s Department at 518-736-2100. Upcoming Meetings:

• Town Board Work Session, August 28^th at 7PM

  • Agenda items include replacing the town hall phone system, town hall roof repairs, installation of lines/pump for the new HWY/Golf Course well and Highway Department equipment replacement/acquisition.

• Monthly Town Board Meeting, Wednesday, September 12^th at 7PM.