Regular meeting of the Hadley Town Board, Thursday August 9th 2007 at 7PM, held at the Hadley Town Hall, 4 Stony Creek Road, Hadley, N.Y. 12835.
Members present: Supervisor: Jeffrey Trottier
Councilman: Arthur Wright James Brewster
Councilwoman: Colleen DeMarsh Susan Wilder
Also present: Highway Superintendent: Joe Monica, Attorney: Raeann Johnson
Town Clerk: Pauline G. Smead.
Motion was made by Arthur Wright seconded by Colleen DeMarsh to approve a transfer in the amount of $118.02 from Code 1430.4 (Personal) to Code 3510.4 (Animal Control) RE: Additional Expense. All Ayes
Motion was made by Colleen DeMarsh seconded by Susan Wilder to approve the transfer in the amount of $62.39 from Code 8010.2 (Zoning) to Code 8010.4 (Zoning) RE: Moving monies from A.2 to A.4. All Ayes
Motion was made by Colleen DeMarsh seconded by Susan Wilder to approve the transfer in the amount of $3,398.74 from Code 8330.4 (Purification) to Code 8320.4 (Source) RE: Additional Expense to Code
RESOLUTION # 95 was made by a motion from Colleen DeMarsh seconded by Susan Wilder.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hadley Town Board approves the transfer in the amount of $2,670.00, voucher # 62 which was charged to Water District two (2) at the Town Board meeting of July 12th. 2007 and this amount should have been charged to South Hadley Water District. Mr. Thomas needs Board approval to rectify this error. All Ayes.
RESOLUTION # 96 was made by a motion from Arthur Wright seconded by Colleen DeMarsh.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hadley Town Board hereby have audited all pre-paid vouchers and all have been approved. All Ayes.
General: Abs: # 27-28=$10,244.99 Sewer: Abs. # 15=$150.00
Highway: Abs. #21-22=$3,768.44
RESOLUTION # 97 was made by a motion from Arthur Wright seconded by Susan Wilder.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hadley Town Board have audited all vouchers and all were approved for payment. All Ayes
General: $16,722.15 Highway: $11,049.50 Sewer: $589.66
SW1: $918.92 HO12: $955.48 SW2: $3,398.74
SL: $2,221.07 Cemetery: $72.00
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Councilwoman DeMarsh stated that everyone should know that the Town Supervisor will soon be leaving for Operation Iraqi Freedom and we would like to wish him a safe deployment and a safe return. She stated that there is soft drinks, water and cake on the back tables and everyone is welcome to help themselves.
Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward had a Mobile Office to meet with town residents and listen to their concerns during the hours of 4:30 till 6:30 today and was present for the Town Board meeting. Supervisor Trottier stated that she had provided the Town of Hadley residents a $100,000 Grant last year with the intent of these funds being used for the Senior Community Center and due to the Town Board not being able to meet a time line schedule the scope had to be changed to the Highway Garage Roof project
Assemblywoman Sayward was very happy to see how many people attended the meeting and
she stated that she had spoken to numerous residents with issues and concerns. She stated that she spoke to the seniors about the Senior Community Center and that she had made available $100,000 to go towards the Senior Community Center and would be more than happy to return to our Town and discuss the options the town has to build the Senior Center.
Assemblywoman informed everyone that her home is one and a half hour from here so if she skipped out before the meeting is over is due to the long ride and an early appointment in the morning. She stated that she would return anytime if needed to discuss anyone's concerns.
Supervisor Trottier introduced Mr. Rob Ritter which did a presentation to the Town Board last year and now has another presentation for another Grant available to the Town of Hadley pertaining to the Train Station.
The jest of the presentation is if the station cost $500,000 the town will have to pay $150,000 and also pay $6,000 to have the Grant prepared by Mr. Ritter and also the Town does not own the property which the Train Station will be built on.
Assemblywoman Sayward asked that the Board contact SEDC Jack Kelly and Ken Green for guidance as they will protect the interest of the Town of Hadley
Mr. John Hughes stated that Warren County already had promised the Town of Hadley a Train Station and now they will not provide one. Mr. Hughes also stated that Warren County's taxes have been reduced and feels that the Town of Hadley has been generous enough without building them a Train Station.
Councilwoman Wilder stated that the Town Board should have a meeting with Warren County and find out what their intentions are.
Mr. Charles Ovitt also suggested sending the letter of intent and review the project a little further.
Councilwoman DeMarsh asked if the Board sends a letter of intent if there would be any financial responsibilities to the Town and she was informed no.
Mr. Leland Aldrich asked if there was someone in house who could possibly do the grant as Mr. Ritter's fee would be $5.0000
Mr. Ritter answered that anyone could do the grant.
Motion was made by Colleen DeMarsh seconded by Susan Wilder to send the letter of intent which is due by August 20th 2007. All Ayes.
Councilman Wright agreed that the Town Board should hold a meeting with Warren County to acquire more information on the Train Station project.
Mr. Gerry Lundgren from the Saratoga County Treasurer's Office presented a letter to the Town Board pertaining to a surplus of funds through Saratoga County. The Town of Hadley shall receive the amount of $49,293 in the month of September from Saratoga County Fund Balance to use in whatever manner the municipality so chooses.
Maureen Lanfear read a statement informing the public and the Board that the statement made by Councilwoman Wilder at the July Town Board meeting was incorrect. Councilwoman Wilder stated that the problem between her and Ms. Lanfear was personal. Ms. Lanfear assured the Board that it is not personal; she stated that the event took place in the Town Hall during working hours. Ms. Lanfear stated that she had Councilwoman Wilder sew her dresses for her wedding and recommended her cousin to do the same. She has worked on numerous committees with her and Councilwoman Wilder was asked to resign. Ms. Lanfear has a note sent to her by Councilwoman Wilder 2003 apologizing for her actions which took place in the presence of Supervisor Thomas Mason, Pauline Smead and Monty Thomas when Councilwoman Wilder pointed her finger in Ms. Lanfear's face and informed her she did not like her, her ideas or her work. Councilwoman Wilder also refused to sign a voucher which Ms. Lanfear had attended schooling for the Assessor's Office. Councilwoman Wilder stated at that time that if Ms. Lanfear wanted to take classes she should pay for them herself. Ms. Lanfear welcomes the Board to look at her personnel file as she has never been asked to resign and has numerous good job letters from previous years not just some from now to make herself look good. She stated that Councilwoman Wilder was asked to resign from the Chairperson of the Implementation Committee, she resigned from the Planning Board, was fired as the personal secretary to the Supervisor, sent tax bills as Tax Collector and resigned from that position also and was asked to step down as liaison between the Board and the Park Committee
The Supervisor at this time asked her to stop and asked Ms. Lanfear if this was a personal attack on Councilwoman Wilder or was this a Town Board matter?
Mr. Mike Woodcock asked the Supervisor about the letter he had submitted. Mr. Woodcock was interested in what the Town Board was going to do about the Town Clerk not having the Town Board meeting minutes ready on a timely matter as per the Law. Mr. Woodcock came to the Town Clerk's Office to acquire the meeting minutes and was informed they were not ready as she was leaving to go to the funeral home for the ex-Supervisor James Hovey. The next morning by 8:45 AM Mr. Woodcock received a call that the minutes were available if he wanted to pick them up. After a long discussion Councilman Wright asked Mr. Woodcock if he had (FOIL) the minutes which would have taken five business days and he received them the next morning. Mr. Woodcock stated that the Board does not follow the Law.
As for the minutes being on the Web Page the Town Clerk explained that, Mr. Belanger had come in her office and explained the procedure to put the minutes on the Web for about 15 minutes and when she has time she will have Mr. Belanger come back and make sure it is done properly.
It was discussed that the minutes should be put on the Web Page before being approved. Ms. Eileen Bennett stated that it should be written DRAFT if the minutes have not been approved and that it will take time before the Web Page is where it needs to be as everyone has very little time to do it.
Mr. John Hughes asked about acquiring the deed to the Sam Smead Memorial Park.
Town Attorney informed him that she should have answers for him at the next Town Board meeting.
Supervisor Trottier stated that he had spoken to Bill Dowd from National Grid and he is looking into where the Town stands at this time as to when they will acquire the property.
Kathy Trackey thanked Highway Superintendent Monica and his workers for repairing the gate to the Park.
Mr. Charles Ovitt stated that a thank you should be given to the Town Clerk for acquiring a donation for all the materials for the new bandstand. Lincoln Logs from Chestertown, the foundation donated by Pallette Stone Corp. from Saratoga Springs and the roof being donated by Quality Builders, Kevin Hanna from Lake Luzerne.
Mrs. Bea Mosher asked if part of the surplus money could be added to the monies already earmarked for the Senior Center.
Supervisor Trottier stated that the Board will have to make a decision on where the $100,000 earmarked for the roof will be designated and also the surplus monies.
Councilman Brewster stated that the Grant money from Assemblywoman Sayward was earmarked for the Highway Garage Roof Project as it stated on the application.
Supervisor Trottier stated that he disagrees with that statement. He stated that the Grant was suppose to be for Senior Community Center and because of the time frame he informed her, the Town could not accept the funds and it could not be given to another Municipality. At that time the Roof Project was ready and the Grant money was used for that project. No questions asked.
Now it is up to the Board to move the money earmarked for the Roof Project prior to obtaining the Grant, to another line and he recommends to the Board to move it to the Senior Community
Center.
Mr. Leland Aldrich asked the Supervisor if he was the one who contacted Assemblywoman Sayward and asked her to change the scope of the Grant. They changed the scope of the Grant not the Town Board.
Supervisor Trottier stated that they were lucky to be able to change the scope and not lose the funds.
Mr. Hollis Wood stated that Assemblywoman Sayward informed the Seniors this afternoon that the $100,000 earmarked for the roof was suppose to have been transferred to the Senior Community Center already.
Supervisor Trottier stated that that was his suggestion to the Board.
Mr. Wood stated that the Seniors could go to $20,000 increments so prevailing wages would not have to be enforced.
Supervisor Trottier again stated that the $100,000 in earmarked for the Roof project, that account needs to be closed and earmarked for the Senior Community Center.
Ms. Chris Mahr stated that Assemblywoman Sayward informed the Seniors that she was told that the $100,000 had already been transferred to the Seniors also.
Councilman Brewster asked who had informed Assemblywoman Sayward of that transaction because this was a lie.
Mr. Aldrich stated that the Grant money is gone, it has been spent on the Highway Roof Project as explained earlier. How can anyone say the money is still there.
Mr. Aldrich stated that the money should be left there and he wanted to know how many sets of plans do we have in our possession for the senior center and Mrs. Carolyn Weiss had in her possession 4 sets of plans. He wanted to know if this building had to be approved by the Taxpayers and the Supervisor did not know.
Mr. David Smead asked the Supervisor if he intended to stay as acting Supervisor while being deployed. Mr. Smead stated that the military prohibits anyone to hold the position of Public Office while federalized. Mr. Smead stated that the Board should acquire some answers and that the Town's Attorney did have some information.
Supervisor Trottier stated that he did intend to stay in office while being deployed.
Supervisor Trottier stated that he had received a copy of the Air Force Instruction 51-902 today and that his comment is that he is ready willing and able to serve his Country and to have this type of Government Freedom of Speech which we all enjoy he will get from his aspect as he is the one who is on Active Duty and he will let the Air Force Jag Office advise him, based on his situation whether or not this Air Force Regulation pertains to him or not. He asked Mr. Smead if that would satisfy his question and Mr. Smead stated that this was all he was asking.
He stated that he would not ignore it as everyone wants to obey the Law and he is a Rules and Regulation person he stated he always crosses his t's and dots his I's and he stated that he will look into it.
He stated that when you get called up to active duty for any operation the last thing on his mind is whether he is breaking the rules and regulations of the Air Force Instruction 51-902 and that now that it has been brought up to his attention he will not ignore it, he will present it to the Jag Office as he wants to do what is right. He stated that a lot of people which serve on Active Duty are Elected Officials whether or not it pertains to them.
Councilman Wright stated that he is the one who presented the copy of Air Force Instructions 51-902 to the Supervisor prior to this meeting which he himself had just received it today. Me. Wright stated that the Supervisor needs to inform the Board as they need to know as this leaves the Town in limbo at this time.
The Supervisor stated that as he prepares to go to Iraq with his battle rattle and his gear he will try to fit this in his busy schedule.
Mr. Smead stated that the Supervisor was not the first person to be called up. There are Vietnam Veterans in this room. Mr. Smead asked if the Town Board received a copy of his orders.
The Supervisor stated no.
Supervisor Trottier stated that the he was not sure if the Town's Attorney could answer any questions pertaining to the Air Force Instructions but she will read this document and look into it.
Mr. Hollis Wood stated that he had been deployed many times and he had instructed his place of work and that was it and to worry about him and his wife.
Mr. McCauley stated that there was a group called SCR and that the State needed more people in the reserves because when the buildings came down in Manhattan they needed people like the Guard to help He suggested to the Board that there is a resolution for Employment for the Guard Reserves and the Board should adopt this resolution.
The Supervisor stated that the Board is actually revising the Employee handbook and it would be a good time to ad this resolution to it.
The Supervisor mentioned Mr. Dutcher who has been deployed and also his sister in law and we all pray for their safety and many others.
He stated that he was in a unique situation because he was an elected official but he stated that he would tell Mr. Smead that he will look into this matter.
Mr. Aldrich asked if he has been deployed and if he had his papers?
The Supervisor stated that he had been activated last Monday (August 6th) and as for papers and of when he is leaving, he stated that the Air Force does not like to give out details but he will be activated at the area of operation as per his statement at a date to be determined and length of his tour also is a date to be determined.
Councilman Brewster asked to see a copy of his orders and Supervisor Trottier stated for my file or yours. He stated that he would discuss this with the Town's Attorney.
Mrs. Maureen Mullany asked the Supervisor how the project for the Senior Center could move forward faster whether being that they form a committee from the Board with the Seniors and the Supervisor stated that at the County the same thing happened and they formed a committee and combined the Senior Center and Youth Center together and that seemed to have it approved a lot faster. He stated that forming a committee is a very good idea and that as far as he knew the project is not dead in the water unless the Board states no more.
Mrs. Veronica Shuman asked if there was already a Committee and the Supervisor stated that there was a committee and they were to report to the Board in May but nothing so far.
Mr. Aldrich asked if before the money is to be spent on the Senior Center, does it have to go to a vote?
The Town Attorney stated that the it has to go to a public vote before any money is spent but not for the Board to move monies to another line on their budget depending on the project most likely it would be subject to a permissive referendum.
Mr. Charles Ovitt stated that in respect to the seniors present that he would ask the Board which he has been asking for numerous years to put it up for the citizens of the Town to vote on it. He stated that there should be a cap not to exceed a certain amount and let the people vote.
Councilwoman DeMarsh stated that she feels that this whole project has been done backwards. She stated that the Town cannot afford the plans which we have received from architects. Why can we go to the taxpayers for a public vote and say we will spend $400,000 on this building do you want it or not. Then we could go and say we have $400,000 what can we get for this amount?
Mr. Ovitt stated that setting a cap is a good idea and let the public vote.
Highway Superintendent stated that probably a set of plans we already have might work for us.
Councilwoman DeMarsh described all the different plans and amounts from the upstairs stage, closet, addition etc. and all the amounts and we still are nowhere from $250,000-$700,000.
Mr. Ovitt stated not to waist time with a committee, just set a cap and allow the people to vote.
Councilwoman DeMarsh explained that there a Capital Fund set for the Senior Community Center in the amount of $115,000 approximately, then the $100,000 in another Capital Fund for the Highway Roof Project which the Grant the Town had prematurely applied for, and deadlines could not be met to accept for the Senior Community Center so a call was made to Assemblywoman Sayward and the scope was changed and the Grant received from Teresa Sayward and now has paid for the Roof Project. Now, that $100,000 which was earmarked for the Roof Project, we need to earmark for something else plus we have the $115,000 already put aside for the Community Senior Center.
Councilwoman DeMarsh stated that probably the seniors are correct into saying that the Capital Roof Project monies should be returned for the Senior Community Center, but the Highway Garage is in bad need of repairs for the safety of the workers. Some of those funds should be used for that purpose and that is where the Board needs to make a decision.
Supervisor Trottier also stated that the money the Town is receiving from the County also could be used for the Highway Garage repairs.
Mr. Springer stated that putting a cap on the Senior Community Center would be misleading the public when they vote.
The Supervisor stated that this would have to be looked into closely as far as putting referendum up to vote.
Mr. John Hughes asked why the Board has not been adding monies to the Senior Community Center Account every year then it would not be so bad.
Councilman Wright stated that they have different projects or try to do different projects every year and the money will only go so far.
Mr. Ernie Wilder asked again about the metal buildings which would be a lot less expensive and would be sufficient.
Councilman Wright stated that they already had someone looking into these buildings but have not had any response yet.
Mr. Aldrich stated that the only way this Senior Center will be voted on by the Public is if they have multiple use of the building it will never be voted on for senior building only and the Supervisor agreed.
The Board of Elections will be contacted to acquire information pertaining to permissive referendum and deadline.
Mr. Frank Walter addressed the Board about a Sewer problem which he had discussed with the Supervisor and the Highway Superintendent prior to this meeting.
After a long discussion the Supervisor stated that they could get together when they have the final details Mr. Walter could present them to the Board for final review.
Mrs. Carolyn Weiss stated that a picture of the previous Town Board which was locked up had been stolen from her desk and she would like to have it returned. She stated that only a number of people who work in this building have keys. She stated that the Supervisor had put the picture in her mailbox, she put it in her desk between papers and the papers are missing and so is the picture. The Supervisor stated that he did not have a key to her desk and so did the Town Clerk.
Mrs. Weiss stated that her desk key was in one of her drawer and now it was in her pocketbook.
Mrs. Weiss stated that she was going to do a decoupage with other pictures she will be acquiring from the County and some were at the town Hall of the Board of Supervisors.
Included in the Town Board folders: Supervisor' monthly report, Building Inspector's report, Town Board meeting minutes, distribution statement from the court and mortgage tax receipt.
Also included in their folders is a letter from the Hadley Business Association and Mr. Joe Ritchie Commissioner of Public Works for the Traver's event, response letter to Mr. Loheide, Assessor and DEC Flood Maps
Highway Superintendent Monica stated that he had some changes as per adjoining communities for the Recycling Center which he would like the Board to approve. The Town Clerk misplaced this information and will have it available tomorrow to provide to the Board. Mr. Monica explained the difference in the rate with the new scales will make. He stated that they need a strong box for the monies. On the weekend, other plans will have to be made. They charge a truck full of shingles approximately $70.00. They weighed it on the new scales and the new rate will be $450.00.
RESOLUTION # 98 was made by a motion from Arthur Wright seconded by Susan Wilder.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hadley Town Board hereby approves the Recycling Center to be closed by 3:30 daily from Wednesday-Sunday as of September 5th and also .6 cents per pound for C&D & garbage with a minimum charge of $2.00and also update the tire prices. All Ayes
The truck has been delivered to Arrowhead in Glens Falls.
Monday evening, First Avenue will be closed so Tuesday morning they can start paving.
Monday it will be one lane street.
Mr. Monica is acquiring estimates to repair the Water 2 tank and was trying to have them available for the Board this evening but the gentleman did not have it ready.
The Insurance Company will pay for the repairs and the Board does not have to get involved as per Supervisor Trottier.
Supervisor Trottier informed the Board that the generator has been installed.
Town Clerk's report: Revenues: $1,099.95
Disbursement: County Treasurer: $36.42
Ag. & Markets: $18.00
Dept. of Health: $112.50
DEC: $200.30
Supervisor: $295.78
SW2: 436.95
The Town Clerk was asked to research as to what steps the Town of Hadley had taken for the property owners on Second Avenue which Kathleen Jones had requested. Mrs. Smead did not find a resolution but found where the property owners would pay fir the property to be surveyed and pay for their attorney to do the deed and the property was theirs. Mr. Robert Grant was contacted and he stated that this was correct. There was no fee charged to the people from the Town, just the Attorney and Surveyor.
Supervisor Trottier asked the Town Attorney to research it and draft a Resolution.
The Town Board was contacted last week to spend the money which had been earmarked for the Fall Festival fireworks in the Park. The Fall Festival has been cancelled and the Baseball Tournament was being held in the Park so the Park Committee offered $800. and the Town $1,200 and ordered the fireworks for the 11th of August but they had to be ordered before the Town Board meeting. The Town Clerk now has to record it in her minutes.
Councilman : Arthur Wright: Yes James Brewster: Yes
Councilwoman: Colleen DeMarsh: Yes Susan Wilder: Abstain
The Town Clerk had received a thank you card from the James Hovey family.
TOWN OF HADLEY
PROCLOMATION
HONORING JAMES E. HOVEY
WHEREAS, JAMES E. HOVEY SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY AS A BOATMAN MATE FIRST CLASS DURING VIETNAM WAR AND EARNED THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, FIVE GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS AND A CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION IN THE UNDERWATER ATOMIC TEST "OPERATION WIGWAM" IN 1955 AND RETIRED IN 1971 AFTER 21 YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, AND
WHEREAS, JAMES E. HOVEY WORKED FOR SEVERAL LOCAL BUSINESSES INCLUDING BREWER'S FUNERAL HOME, BURNS SECURITY, MONTGOMERY WARD AND HADLEY LUZERNE CENTRAL SCHOOL, AND
WHEREAS, JAMES E. HOVEY SERVED AS A TOWN COUNCILMAN FOR THE TOWN OF HADLEY FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HELD THE POSITION OF HADLEY TOWN SUPERVISOR FROM 1994 TO 1997, AND
WHEREAS, JAMES E. HOVEY SERVED ON THE GREATER ADIRONDACK RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN WARRENSBURG, WAS A 30 YEAR MEMBER OF THE VAN R. RHODES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WHERE HE HELD THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF LYNWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, A MEMBER OF THE GREATER SARATOGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, A MEMBER OF THE WILLIAM J. VARNEY AMERICAN POST 862 OF LAKE LUZERNE AND PAST MEMBER OF THE ODDFELLOWS OF LAKE LUZERNE, A MEMBER OF THE SARATOGA COUNTY SOIL AND WATER DISTRICT AND A MEMBER OF THE WATER QUALITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE, AND
THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, THAT THE TOWN OF HADLEY HONORS THE MEMORY OF JAMES E. HOVEY FOR HIS ACTIVITIES AS A VETERAN AND AN OUTSTANDING MEMBER AND FRIEND TO MANY RESIDENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIX THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF HADLEY THIS 9TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2007
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JEFFREY TROTTIER
TOWN OF HADLEY SUPERVISOR
Supervisor presented the Proclamation to Mrs. Margaret Hovey from the Town Board.
Mr. Donald Monica informed the Board that Mr. Hovey was also a member of the Saratoga County Soil & Water District and a member of the Water Quality Coordinating Committee.
The Town Clerk will ad this to the Proclamation before returning it to Mrs. Hovey.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
William Brandt again informed the Board about the same problem he has had. The issue with the people parking on the Circle in front of his home. He stated that garbage is an issue in his yard and on the street and also under the bridge along with graffiti written everywhere. Mr. Brandt stated that the garbage is 10 fold from last year and that is what the people who come to visit our community are seeing as they stand on the bridge. It needs to be addressed
Mr. Aldrich stating the Sheriffs have given one citation for parking on that street.
Mr. John Hughes stated that the new Flags which have been put on the bridge, the kids are hanging on to those flags before they jump. If the pole breaks they can come back on the Town. He stated that the flags they are hanging on to, are the ones standing straight.
Councilwoman Wilder stated that a young girl was standing on the bridge the other day with a small tube around her getting ready to jump of the bridge.
Councilman Wright asked why the last two flags installed on the bridge are standing straight..
Highway Superintendent Monica stated that he had an argument with Councilwoman Wilder and Marika Jones trying to convince them to put the flags at an angle like the others and they refused to listen so they installed them as requested. He stated that he was informed that the people who donated them wanted them that way.
Mrs. Chris Mahr stated that the Lioness are one group who donated money for a flag and asked her to speak to the Board to have it changed.
Supervisor Trottier stated that the Highway men were gracious enough to donate their time out of their busy schedule to install the flags, they should not be blamed if they did the job as they were instructed.
Mrs. Yvonne Wright stated that she lost a son on that bridge and to please do anything to discourage the kids from jumping.
Mrs. Veronica Shuman stated that her and her husband had just returned from Montana and Wyoming and stated that dumpsters and garbage cans are everywhere and asked the Board why garbage cans around Town so people do not litter. There is no litter anywhere.
Motion was made by Arthur Wright seconded by James Brewster to go in Executive session for compensation of an employee at 9:40PM All Ayes.
Motion was made by Susan Wilder seconded by James Brewster to reopen this meeting at 10:30 PM. All Ayes
RESOLUTION # 99 was made by a motion from James Brewster seconded by Arthur Wright.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Hadley Town Board hereby approves to pay Deputy Supervisor Colleen DeMarsh $1,500 per month during the deployment of Supervisor Trottier Arthur Wright: yes
James Brewster: yes Supervisor Trottier: no
Susan Wilder: yes Colleen DeMarsh: Abstain
Motion was made by James Brewster seconded by Arthur Wright to adjourn this meeting at 10:32 PM. All Ayes
Next Agenda meeting: August 30th at 6PM
Next Town Board meeting: Thursday September 13th at 7PM
Pauline G. Smead
Town Clerk
