TOWN OF GRANBY
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 26, 2016
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Supervisor
Williamson called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. Present for the roll call were Supervisor Ed Williamson, Councilors Eric Clothier,
Tracy Doyle and Melissa Fortier. Deputy
Supervisor John Snow Jr. and Highway Superintendent Jeff Richards were also
present. There were 6 Residents and
Guests in attendance.
Councilor
Clothier made a motion, seconded by Councilor Doyle to enter into Executive
Session to discuss the interviews for the Town Board Position, all were in
favor, none opposed.
The
Board entered into Executive Session at 6:04 P.M.
Councilor
Clothier made a motion, seconded by Councilor Fortier to re-convene the
meeting, all were in favor, none opposed.
The
meeting was re-convened at 6:19 P.M.
Councilor
Doyle made a motion, seconded by Councilor Fortier to appoint Lori Thrall to the Granby Town Board to
fill the vacancy left by Councilor Brenda Frazier-Hartle to expire on December
31, 2017, all were in favor, none opposed.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The
Resident who complained about not receiving credit on their taxes for solar
panels is now aware they must file for the credit by March 1st.
Supervisor
Williamson reported that the 2011 plow truck is now back in the Highway
Department and ready to go.
The
Town has received a letter from a Resident regarding a small lot that is
considered to be not buildable on Leo Mar Drive requesting they not be
connected to the water supply in any way.
Supervisor Williamson said the decision regarding the EDU will be up to
the Board. The Board needs more
information on this before making a decision.
The
Board would like our new Board Member to have a chance to review the Health
Insurance options before making a decision.
We had
hoped to have a representative from CNY Planning here to discuss the green Communities
initiative. She was unable to attend
this meeting, but has re- scheduled for the regular Board meeting in
November.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilor
Doyle made a motion, seconded by Councilor Fortier to switch the street lights
to LED, all were in favor, none opposed.
Councilor
Doyle made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Williamson to order the Budget
Officer to prepare the Preliminary Budget as discussed in the Budget Workshops,
all were in favor, none opposed.
Councilor
Fortier made a motion, seconded by Councilor Clothier to schedule the Budget
Public Hearing for Wednesday November 9th, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. and for
the Town Clerk to publish the notice in the Valley News, all were in favor,
none opposed.
PAYMENT OF TOWN BILLS
Councilor
Fortier made a motion, seconded by Councilor Clothier to pay the Town bills as
audited on Abstract #20, all were in favor, none opposed.
General Fund $6,774.65 Highway
Fund $4,838.47
Capital Projects $11,020.00 WSA 6A $261,991.00
DATES FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
Public
Hearing/Town Board Meeting November
9th, 2016 7:00 P.M.
Public
Work Session November
23rd, 2016 6:00 P.M.
Supervisor
Williamson reported one of the Codes Officers has submitted a letter of Resignation
as of October 28th, 2016.
Councilor
Doyle told the Board the Town has been having an ongoing problem with our
supplier for the work clothes for the Highway Department. Due to their lack of service per their
contract, the Town will be terminating services with them. The rugs in the Offices are also not being
replaced. Highway Superintendent
Richards has several dates when service has not been performed. A Representative from Unifirst has met with
Highway Superintendent Richards and given him a rundown of their services. We have contracted with them before and they
Highway Employees are satisfied with their services.
Councilor
Doyle made a motion, seconded by Councilor Clothier to allow Supervisor
Williamson to sign a contract with Unifirst, all were in favor, none
opposed.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilor
Clothier made a motion, seconded by Councilor Doyle to adjourn the meeting, all
were in favor, none opposed.
Meeting
adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
