Town of
Hadley
Minutes

August 08, 2019: Town BOard Minutes

Body:

Regular meeting of the Tow of Hadley Town Board held Thursday, August 8th 2019 at 7 PM at 4 Stony Creek Road, Hadley NY.

 

Members present: Supervisor, Arthur Wright

Councilman, Charles Ovitt, Carl Lawrence, James Brewster

Also present: Highway Superintendent, Andrew Gilbert, Attorney Raeann Johnson and Pauline G. Smead, Town Clerk

Councilwoman, Colleen DeMarsh, absent

 

Motion was made by Charles Ovitt seconded by James Brewster to approve the transfer for: General: Transfer $152.31 from Code 1620.1 (Buildings) to Code 7110.4 (Parks) All Ayes

 

Motion was made by Charles Ovitt seconded by Carl Lawrence to approve the transfer for: SW2: Debit Code 909 (Fund Balance) by $6,704.46, Credit Code 960 (Appropriations) Sub-Code 8320.4 by $6,704.46. All Ayes.

 

RESOLUTION # 56 was made by a motion from Carl Lawrence seconded by Charles Ovitt             

            BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Hadley have audited all pre-paid vouchers and all have been approved. All Ayes.

GENERAL ABS. #23-26=$15,475.17                  HIGHWAY: ABS. #19-21=$13,194.75

SW1: ABS. #14=$489.14                                       SW2: ABS.#15=$739.79

SEWER ABS.#14-15=$448.90                              PARK COMMITTEE:ABS#2&3=$360.12

 

 

RESOLUTION # 57 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:$18,666.65                              HIGHWAY:$51,492.16           WATER 1:$600.66

WATER 2 :$788.51                                   SEWER: $694.52

STREET LIGHTS:$ 2,536.53                  CEMETERY:$1,185.00           HO7:$80,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

Public Comments:

Mrs. Susan Wilder informed the Town Board about an event which will take place on September 7th & 8th. This event is The Homecoming of the Adirondack Regiment- 118th  NY Volunteer Infantry

 

Mr. Robert Springer informed the Town Board about how beautiful the chairs were at the Senior Center. They have been cleaned by a professional.

 

The Town Clerk received permission to have the chairs upstairs cleaned also. She will contact the company and make an appointment.

 

Highway Superintendent’s report was verbal. He informed the Town Board about the paving being done on Hadley Hill. They still have the shoulders to do which they will have the County machine next week to finish the project.

 

They are also working on the sand pile for next winter.

 

Supervisor Wright’s report was verbal. He informed the Town Board about the meeting with the Insurance Company on Tuesday and what had taken place.

 

RESOLUTION # 58 was made by a motion from Charles Ovitt seconded by Carl Lawrence.

          BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Hadley Town Board will stay with Blue Cross and Blue Shield as last year. All Ayes.

 

Supervisor Wright discussed the change of day for the September meeting. After a short discussion the Board made a decision.

 

RESOLUTION # 59 was made by a motion from Charles Oiivtt seconded by Carl Lawrence.

          BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Hadley will hold their September meeting at 7PM on the 19th of September instead of the 12th. All Ayes.

 

Supervisor Wright informed the Town Board about MG Engineering who is in charge of replacing the culvert on Parker Road will hold a Public Information Meeting on September 19th at 6:30 prior to the Town Board meeting.

 

Supervisor Wright also informed the Town Board that Budget requests will be mailed out on Monday or Tuesday of next week.

He also stated that a Budget Workshop is scheduled for Thursday September 19th at 5PM

Also a “Ride For Cure” will be taking place on September 14th. Bikers will be riding through the Town of Hadley that day but all precautions have been taken. Sheriffs and State troopers have been notified.

 

Also, Supervisor Wright informed the Town Board that a class was available for Brandon Purvis and Andrew Hay for Water & Sewer Operators.

 

RESOLUTION #60 was made by a motion from Carl Lawrence seconded by James Brewster.

          BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Hadley hereby approves for Brandon Purvis and Andrew Hay to attend a class for Water & Sewer Operator at the cost of $935.00 each. All Ayes.

 

Town Clerk’s report. Revenues: $995.00

Disbursements:               DEC: $627.14

Ag. & Markets:                        $ 25.00

Health Department:                 $ 45.00

Supervisor:                             $297.86

 

Mrs. Wilder asked about the fencing at the Gray Cemetery. She was informed that a truck destroyed it and never informed anyone. They will replace it, not with a chain link fence but something presentable.

 

Motion was made by James Brewster seconded by Charles Ovitt to adjourn this meeting at 7:20PM. All Ayes.

 

Pauline G. Smead

Town Clerk

 

Next Agenda meeting: Thursday August 22nd at 6:30 if necessary

 

Next Town Board meeting: Thursday September 19th at 7PM