TOWN OF [Marker]GOSHEN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN[Marker]
MINUTES – [Marker]Regular Meeting
Town Hall Conference Room[Marker]
July 6, 2010
EXCUSED: H. John Krukar
OTHERS: Allan Walker
Robert P. Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine , seconded by Thomas A. Breakell it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the June 29, 2010 Regular Meeting as amended. Vote unanimous.
Amendment is as follows: Page two, last paragraph should read: The Board of Selectmen received a letter from Michelle Fitzpatrick (President, Property Owners Association of Tyler Lake) requesting the use of the Town Hall Conference Room on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to conduct their annual meeting.
Page three, first paragraph, should read: IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to approve the request from Michele Fitzpatrick (President, Property Owners Association of Tyler Lake) to use the Town Hall Conference Room on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to conduct their annual meeting. Vote unanimous.
MATTERS ARISING out of the minutes: Bob Valentine noted the meeting he had with Ray Turri and Jim Mersfelder went well. All parties seem to be in agreement with the process for the reconstruction of West Hyerdale between Canterbury and Bentley Circle.
Bob Valentine spoke with Chip Roraback, Town Counsel, with regards to the continuance of the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA). Bob Valentine is expected to receive Chip Roraback’s response in writing within the near future.
The Public Works Department received the roller compactor. A complete service will be done.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to approve the warrant including the payroll of July 8, 2010 in the amount of $1,331,377.35. Vote unanimous.
Bob Valentine noted this warrant includes the payment of $1,166,768 for the 1/6th payment to Regional School District No. 6 and the final payment of the preparation of East Street North. In addition, payments for association dues, Liability and Automobile Policy, Workers Compensation and several other upfront costs the new fiscal year brings are included in this weeks warrant.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 6, 2010
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PUBLIC COMMENT: None
FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT
The Public Works Department started basin cleaning today. The entire process is expected to last a week. In order to better plan basin cleaning in the future, Bill Gelormino, Working Road Foreman, will keep track of the volume taken from each basin.
This piece of equipment is part of the Public Works Equipment Cooperative program.
Ed Perry, Public Works Supervisor, has received three proposals for the trade of the 2002 Ford F550, trade and the purchase of a 2010 Ford F550. After reviewing such proposals, Ed Perry would like to proceed with the proposal for the trade and purchase with Litchfield Ford.
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell. Seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to proceed with the recommendation from Ed Perry, Public Works Supervisor and to accept the offer from Litchfield Ford for the trade of the 2002 Ford F550 and purchase of the 2010 Ford F550. Vote unanimous.
Bob Valentine noted a preconstruction meeting will be held on Monday, July 12, 2010 with the successful bidder, New York Bituminous Products Corp on the East Street North ARRA project.
Bob Valentine received a letter from CRRA stating their interest in paying off the r bond in November 2010, and inquiring if the Town of Goshen will be renewing the contract with CRRA. Bob Valentine has forwarded a copy of this letter to Christine Puglio, Recycling Coordinator for her review and comments.
Bob Valentine noted he will be attending a LHCEO meeting on Friday, July 9, 2010 and will bring the matter of the new CRRA contract up for discussion.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Sealed Bid Opening – West Hyerdale
Bob Valentine noted the opening of the sealed bids for the West Hyerdale project has been postponed to Friday, July 9, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Office. The extension arose from the amendment which would require prospective bidders to gather costs for inspection of sewer lines. Therefore, keeping with the original time line would not allowed the bidders ample time to gather accurate costs.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 6, 2010
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NEW BUSINESS (continued):
Tax Collectors Report – June 30, 2010
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the spreadsheet prepared by Launa Goslee, Tax Collector.
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to receive the Tax Collectors Report – June 30, 2010. Vote unanimous.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: None
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. Vote unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda Gelormino
Selectman’s Administrative Assistant
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