Regular meeting of the Tow of Hadley Town
Board held Thursday July 11th at 4 Stony Creek Road, Hadley NY at
7PM
Members present: Supervisor, Arthur Wright Councilwoman,
Colleen DeMarsh,
Councilman, Charles Ovitt, Carl Lawrence, James Brewster
Also present: Highway Superintendent, Andrew Gilbert
and Pauline G. Smead, Town Clerk
Attorney Raeann Johnson: Absent
RESOLUTION # 53 was made by a motion from
Carl Lawrence seconded by Charles Ovitt
BE
IT RESOLVED that the Town of Hadley Town Board have audited all pre-paid
vouchers and all were approved. All Ayes.
GENERAL ABS. #19-21=$8,820.86 HIGHWAY: ABS.
#15-17=$53,705.85
SW1: ABS. #12=$429.93 SW2:
ABS.#13 =$666.53
SEWER ABS.#12 =$272.40 HO15: ABS.#1=$38,182.00
RESOLUTION # 54 was made by a motion from Charles Ovitt
seconded by Carl Lawrence.
BE
IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Hadley have audited all
vouchers and all have been approved for payment. All Ayes
GENERAL:$18,757.26 HIGHWAY:$8,910.39 WATER 1:$814.87
WATER 2 :$6,709.70 SEWER: $458.97
STREET LIGHTS:$2,422.09 PARK: $351.70
PUBLIC COMMENTS ADDRESSED TO THE TOWN BOARD AT THIS TIME
Mr.
Roger Allen spoke to the Town Board about possibly using the Senior Center to
do cooking for resale. The Supervisor explained to him that it cannot be done
due to equipment belonging to Office of the Aging.
Mrs.
Laurie Beach also spoke to the town Board about Traffic on Stewart Bridge Road
pertaining to tubing down the river. She provided a petition signed by the
majority of her neighbors. After a long discussion a sign will be erected for
the matter and a new speed sign also.
Highway
Superintendent’s report was verbal. Mr. Gilbert informed the Town Board that
Hiram Hollow was reopened and the cost is now $92 .00 per ton which prior to
the fire it was $ $67.00. The Town will stay with Waste Management.
He
also informed the Town Board that the grass is being cut and the paving will
take place on or around July 23rd.
TOWN BOARD’S FOLDERS: Supervisor’s monthly report, Building Inspector’s monthly
report, June 13th Town Board
minutes, Highway Fuel report for June’s and Senior’s report.
Supervisor
Wright’s report was verbal.
Supervisor
Wright asked Mr. Gilbert to order one load of chips for the Playground.
Supervisor
Wright explained to the Town Board that the Assessor’s term was ending on
September 30th as this was the date of Mr. Madison’s term was
ending.
RESOLUTION # 55 was made by a motion from
Charles Ovitt seconded by Carl Lawrence.
BE
IT RESOLVED
that the Town of Hadley Town Board hereby appoints Assessor John Bonanno for another
term. All Ayes.
Also
he had spoken to Mr. Kent McKernon about the Town Hall driveway and he is
charging .50 per foot and he already did the work at the Senior Center and will
also do the Town Hall.
Supervisor
Wright informed the Town Board that the Saratoga County Fair is taking place on
the 23rd of July.
Supervisor
Wright had a meeting with MJ Engineering on Thursday morning and asked about
the 1st reimbursement the Town was to be paid back and due to a
mix-up in numbers the payment will be made to the Town of Hadley immediately.
The Supervisor advised them that no payment would be made from the Town of
Hadley until the reimbursement is received. Also the Town’s culvert is beyond
their right of way and they have to purchase the property before the new
culvert can be installed.
Supervisor
Wright also stated that a meeting will be held with the employees for the Medical
Insurance. A date will be set as soon as he finds out from the Highway
Superintendent which day is best for everyone.
Supervisor
Wright also stated that the flagpole was down from the Park. After discussing
this matter it needs to be welded and Supervisor Wright will contact Mike Waite
to do the job.
A
flagpole will also be ordered for the Cemetery and the flags on the Bridge which
needs to be replaced will be replaced. It was also discussed that branches need
to be cut so the flags don’t get ruined.
Town
Clerk’s report: Revenues: $1,809.39
Disbursements:
DEC: $165.35
Supervisor: $271.65
SW2: $1,336.39 Ag. & Markets:
$36.00
Motion
was made by James Brewster seconded by Charles Ovitt to adjourn this meeting at
7:30PM. All Ayes.
AGENDA MEETING: THURSDAY JULY 25th AT 6PM IF
NECESSARY
TOWN BOARD MEETING: THURSDAY AUGUST 8TH 7PM
Pauline G. Smead
Town Clerk
