PATTERSON TOWN BOARD MEETING

PATTERSON TOWN HALL

1142 ROUTE 311

PATTERSON, NY 12563

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010


MINUTES


PRESENT: MICHAEL GRIFFIN, SUPERVISOR

KEVIN BURNS, COUNCILMAN

JOSEPH CAPASSO, COUNCILMAN

GINNY NACERINO, COUNCILWOMAN

EDMOND O’CONNOR, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR

ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK

TIMOTHY CURTISS, TOWN COUNSEL


Salute to the Flag and Roll Call.


Supervisor Griffin called the Patterson Town Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with 25 in attendance.


AUDIT OF BILLS


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Abstract as written:


General Fund $75,620.20, Highway Fund $64,944.12, Waste Water Treatment Plant $111,296.39, Capital Fund $64,915.65, Putnam Lake Light District $1,618.00, Patterson Light District $1,562.23, Putnam Lake Refuse District #1 $28,522.02, Patterson Refuse District #2 $31,486.60, Deerwood Drainage District $15.51, Patterson Park District $1,061.50, Alpine Water District $765.24, Fox Run Water District $23,690.83, Grand Total Abstract $405,498.29.


Seconded by Mr. Capasso. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.


GINNY NACERINO


RECREATION MEMO/REQUEST(S) – BULK MAILINGS/TITLE CHANGE RESOLUTION


Mrs. Nacerino stated I have a request from Ray Blanar:


I would like to request a change in a position title of a part-time non-competitive to a part-time clerk with a competitive status. This position is currently held by Christina Rizzo who has now scored in the top three in the Civil Service test issue by Putnam County Personnel as per the results of the September 14th test. My intention in requesting this change for Christina to continue employment with the Town of Patterson in this competitive position.


Mrs. Nacerino stated we will get the list and we will have a resolution at the next meeting.


Mrs. Nacerino stated at the last meeting we had the same status approval for Maria Torres. I will introduce the following Resolution for Appointment of Clerk within the Recreation Department:

R-0910-07


WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson, as appointing authority, wishes to appoint Maria Torres to the permanent position of Clerk within the Recreation Department of the Town of Patterson on a part-time basis;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby appoints Maria Torres to the permanent position of Clerk within the Recreation Department of the Town of Patterson on a part-time basis; and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mrs. Nacerino read a memo from Ray Blanar regarding the hiring of Candice and Alex Munoz at the Recreation Center as new cheerleading instructors at $40.00 per hour.


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to hire Candice and Alex Munoz for a rate of $40.00 per hour pending the success of this camp with a minimum of six to register.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor.


Mr. O’Connor stated will they be hired as a team for $40.00 per hour.


Mrs. Nacerino stated they are both being hired but depending on the enrollment of the program. They will either alternate or they would be together if there are too many kids at that rate of pay. It would be individually $40.00 per hour.


Mr. O’Connor stated so if they are both there it will be $80.00 per hour.


Mrs. Nacerino stated yes.


Mr. Griffin stated but the program pays for itself if they get the numbers. If they don’t get the numbers one or the other will work.


Mrs. Nacerino stated the motion is to hire them both on an alternating basis but if it is very successful and they both need to be here then they will.


Mr. O’Connor stated and the payment schedule would depend upon the number of paying attendees.


Mrs. Nacerino stated yes. You need to have so many instructors per so many kids.


All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mrs. Nacerino stated I have two bids from Ray. He has done verbal quotes. One is for fall flyers for schools. He called “Pre-cycled” and that cost would have been $1,195.73 for 31,220 copies and “AVP” is $865.42 that he is recommending.


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve this request from “AVP” for $865.42 for fall flyers for schools.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mrs. Nacerino stated the next one is for booklets, sealed, matted and printed. In-house would cost $2,055.00 and Pre-cycle is $1,924.90.


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve this request for Pre-cycle for $1,924.90.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


PARK ADVISORY BOARD – ADVERTISE VACANCY


Mrs. Nacerino stated at the last Town Board meeting we accepted the resignation of Lauren Harper from the Park Advisory Board. At this time I would like to ask the Town Clerk to advertise for the vacancy. We have received some letters of interest but we are hearing there may be other people who may be interested and we want to give them the opportunity as well.





AGENDA POLICY – ADDENDUM


Mrs. Nacerino stated at the last Town Board meeting I introduced the agenda policy. On August 26, 2010 a draft was circulated to the Board and the Town Attorney for their perusal and feedback. Councilman Burns suggested we address Executive Session as well. Since there were no changes to the context, the Board unanimously agreed to accept the policy with an addendum to be adopted tonight.


In my cover memo dated, August 26th, I stated this policy was intentionally kept simple and uncomplicated. These are merely a tangible set of guidelines we have unanimously agreed to adhere to. This policy is not about Councilman O’Connor because I think we can all take some responsibility for blind-siding one another at some point, with the exception of our newest member, Kevin, nor is it about me. This is about you, our constituents. If we can sharpen our pencils, collaborate more effectively and are well-informed and well-prepared then we are better able to serve you and we are a better Board. We will continue to strive for innovative ways to improve our methods and operations.


Mrs. Nacerino introduced the following Resolution Adoption of Addendum to Agenda Policy:


R-0910-08


WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson has adopted an Agenda Policy in connection with the Town Board meetings; and


WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson wishes to adopt the attached Addendum to the Agenda Policy with regard to executive sessions held during the Town Board meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby adopts the attached Addendum to Agenda Policy with regard to executive sessions held during the Town Board meetings;


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.


Mrs. Nacerino stated the Executive Session Addendum is:


It shall be the responsibility of any Town Board member, with an “Executive Session” on their respective agenda, to verbally convey to all Board members the intended topic for Executive Session. Notice shall be given prior to the date of the scheduled Town Board meeting.





Seconded by Mr. Burns.


Mr. Griffin stated discussion. There will be no emails.


Mrs. Nacerino stated regarding the forthcoming discussion of the matter.


Mr. Griffin stated it is a lot easier to communicate. The last Town Board meeting I missed, I put together a list of topics that we were going to discuss that I felt should be discussed in Executive Session. I thought everyone thought that was helpful.


Mrs. Nacerino stated I don’t think that is a breach of confidentiality.

Conversation ensued regarding the Agenda Policy.


All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


PLCC OBSERVATION SITE WALK-SET DATE


Town Board members scheduled the site walk at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010

at the boat house for the observation site walk.


Mr. Bruce Majors stated several months ago a gentleman representing the PLCC stated at a Board meeting that the signs around the lake are for public access. Ed and I took a tour and I found it interesting that where some of the signs were there were no parking signs, so I don’t know how that will work. At the last meeting Pat was here and she said those accesses are for only the deeded right individuals. I really think the Town Board needs to get some clarification from the PLCC. If you are going to be doing a site walk it might be worth it to take a ride around the lake and look to find a safe place for the general public. What I mean by that is if they are looking to stock that lake by the D.E.C. that means it will have to be open to all D.E.C. fishing license holders. That means you can be from any State in the Country, you just pay the non-resident fee.


Mrs. Nacerino stated we will.


Conversation ensued regarding the PLCC and Putnam Lake.


HIGHWAY MEMO-PAVING


Mrs. Nacerino read a memo from Gene Brandon, Highway Department regarding roads being paved in Putnam Lake.


Mr. Griffin stated he is actually looking for approval from the Town Board. We had a discussion with Patricia Brooks, Town Comptroller and since there is not an Elected Official at the Highway Department right now, he has to get approval from us to spend the money. They want to do the extra paving.


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the work plan as read not to exceed $65,000.00.


Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL


Mrs. Nacerino stated I will defer my Executive Session – Personnel until the end of the meeting.


KEVIN BURNS


ZONING CHANGES – RESOLUTION


Mr. Burns stated we are deferring the Zoning Changes Resolution until the next meeting.


TIME OFF/CONFERENCE REQUEST(S)


Mr. Burns made a motion to approve all time off and conference requests as submitted.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


TOWN-WIDE SURVEY-FOLLOW-UP


Mr. Burns stated at the last meeting I passed out the memo regarding revising our Comprehensive Plan. Rich circulated a new memo giving us some feedback he received regarding estimates of costs as well as we are waiting for some further feedback from the Planning Board. This is just an update for the Town Board to review. The whole idea is to move forward the idea of surveying Patterson residents as we anticipate trying to revise our Master Plan in 2011.

Mr. Burns made a motion to add an item with regards to recognition of a local vendor to my agenda.


Mr. Griffin stated ok you can do it now.


Mr. Burns stated for anyone who lives in this particular area they are probably familiar with Sauro’s Deli. There are a number of vendors in Patterson who have assisted in community outreach, doing things for the PLCC, the luau, Scotties in Putnam Lake also does things. They have been acknowledged. I wanted to draw attention to the fact that very recently Sauro’s Deli celebrated their 15 year anniversary in business. In terms of giving back to the community, they recently held a picnic at the fire department which was opened to the public. From my prospective it was a tremendous success. I value having them here and I think it is something we should recognize. It’s the type of business we would like to attract to the community.


JOSEPH CAPASSO


HIGHWAY SANITATION EQUIPMENT - DISCUSSION


Mr. Capasso stated for the past few weeks Mike, Ginny, Trish, Frank Farrell and the Highway Department have been aware that we are going over the insurance policy for our highway vehicles. We are updating it. We sold and auctioned off some of the equipment. I’m going over the policies and values of some of the equipment. I came up with some changes. Everyone received a copy. “A” means what we are currently valued at and “B” is what I adjusted it to. If anyone has any comments please let me know. I spoke with Dorothy at Marshall and Sterling and I have an appointment with her on Friday. This is a good housekeeping measure to make sure we are currently at the right price.


Mr. Burns stated just out of curiosity most of the times if a Highway truck is in a collision aren’t we doing most of that work in-house. What point do we really trigger an insurance claim. A catastrophic loss.


Mr. Capasso stated I asked that question. I don’t remember when we had a claim last. Do you know Mike when the last time was we put in a claim for a vehicle.


Mr. Griffin stated it’s been awhile.


Mr. Burns stated I was thinking, one of the things is if you increase your deductable to $1,000.00 is there a cost benefit.


Mr. Capasso stated that is what I want to talk to them about. The other thing is we are insuring voting machines. I don’t know where the voting machines are right now.


Mr. Griffin stated they have been confiscated.


Mr. Capasso stated I will get back to you at the next meeting on the results that I find.


Mrs. Nacerino stated this is a great potential cost savings to the Town. This hasn’t been scrutinized in a very long time. Joe has a keen eye for trucks and mechanics. He caught this and I commend you for this.


Mr. Burns stated how did you come up with Item “B”.


Mr. Capasso stated I called a dealer and I got values from that dealer.


Mr. Burns stated is that Black Book or Kelly Blue Book.


Mr. Capasso stated Kelly Blue Book.






SIDEWALK REPAIRS - DISCUSSION


Mr. Capasso stated the entrance way in front of the Town Hall that is deteriorating because of the salt. I have asked Rich Williams and he has helped me with this. We have three bids to repair that. I think Gagliardo Escavating Company at $3,250.00 was the lowest price. I would like to move forward with this. I checked with Trish and we have the money for this. I would like to get this done before the winter.


Mr. Capasso made a motion to accept this bid not to exceed $3,250.00 from Gagliardo Escavating Company.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


MICHAEL GRIFFIN


ASSESSOR’S REQUEST – TRIMBLE YUMA TABLE COMPUTER


Mr. Griffin stated we have a request from the Assessor’s Office. They would like to buy a Trimble Yuma Table Computer. It is a military grade hand held machine very useful for them in the field for assessing work. We have the opportunity right now to buy it at about half price. They normally list at $3,600.00 and right now it would be $2,399.00 with the software. The money is in the budget and has been approved by the Town Comptroller.


Mr. Griffin made a motion to approve the Assessor’s request to buy Trimble Yuma Table Computer from Systems Development Group for an amount not to exceed $2,399.00.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino.


Mr. Capasso stated do we know if the State is going to continue with this program.


Mr. Curtiss stated I don’t know.


Mr. Griffin stated it is not a question of whether they are going to continue the program, the question is whether they are going to continue to give maintenance aid money out.


Mr. Curtiss stated the State says they believe it will continue in some form but they are not sure how much aid will be funded.


Mr. Capasso stated regardless we are still going to need the computer.


Mr. Griffin stated this machine does everything and could replace four or five things. It downloads all information they recorded in the field to their computers.


All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


GARBAGE CONTRACT/TRANSFER FEES – DISCUSSION


Mr. Griffin stated we are all aware that the garbage contracts and the transfer fee contracts run out in February and April respectively. Tim and I are working on updating those two particular bids.


Mr. Curtiss stated we should have a draft of the bid specs to you by Friday so you can take a look. I also want to give it to Frank Farrell. We should set it up in October to advertise for bids and bid opening in December so you have everyone on board by February.


Mr. Griffin stated we had discussions with Frank Farrell the Administrator about the possibility if the numbers come in considerably higher for Putnam Lake whether or not it would be feasible to extend municipal pick-up over there. The F&H contract has been sold to Sanipro which is Suburban Carting.


Mr. Curtiss stated they were directed by the Federal Courts to sell off all their New York interests, one of which is Sanipro.

Mr. Griffin stated Putnam Lake garbage is now being picked up by Suburban Carting aka Sanipro. One of the things the County is in the process of adopting is single stream recycling which means you put everything in the same container and then it’s picked up all at once, rather than separating. They will take junk mail and cardboard. Right now we dump about 3,000 tons of garbage per year at about $98.00 per ton. We will start a very aggressive recyclable program. It will involve some aggressive enforcement. I would like to consider the possibility of starting it by April where everyone on this side of Town will be required to recycle with some major effort involved. I think we can reduce our waste stream by somewhere in the order of 30%. You can’t bag it. All the contractors said no bags, it has to be loose. Tim and I will work on specs for that and we will put that out to bid. If any of the Town Board members have any suggestions, please let us know.


Mr. Burns stated I’ve seen single streamed on vacation in North Carolina. They have big roll out containers. They also have the special equipment that picks it up. How would we be able to do it in-house with the equipment we have now.


Mr. Griffin stated right now we can do it in the packers.


Conversation ensued regarding recycling.


A/C RECREATION CENTER - DISCUSSION


Mr. Griffin stated I apologize for missing the last meeting. We spoke about the grant that Rich and Joe were working on. At this point, as part of their Recreation Center and their Capital Improvements Program stated they would be interested in putting the air conditioning in. Joe do you want to move forward with this.


Mr. Capasso stated do you want to put it in the budget this year to have it done next year.


Mr. Griffin stated if they are going to schedule programs and we can give them some assurance by April they will have air conditioning they can factor that in to getting individuals, groups and getting people who are interested in doing so. If we are going to have it in place by April we need to get started now. If we keep it at a Capital Project which means we borrow the money and expect the Recreation Center to do enough shows or affairs that will off-set a big portion of the cost of that, it can be a relatively painless process.


All parties continued to discuss the air conditioning at the Recreation Center


Mr. Griffin stated Mr. Capasso we should get together and come up with a game plan.


Mr. Capasso stated ok.


BUDGET TRANSFERS


Mr. Griffin made a motion to approve the Comptrollers Budget Transfer requests as written:


Budget Request No. 32


From: GWTP.9710.700 Sewer Debt Service – Interest ($40,000.00)

To: GWTP.9710.600 Sewer Debt Service – Principal $40,000.00


Budget Request No. 33


Decrease: SWF.0909 Fox Run Water Fund Balance ($12,989.00)

Increase: SWF.8310.200 Water-Equipment & Capital Outlay $12,989.00


Budget Request No. 34


From: A.1990.400 Contingency Account ($10,000.00)

To: A.1420.440 Special Counsel $10,000.00


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGAL


Mr. Griffin stated I am cancelling my Executive Session – Legal since Tim took care of it and I didn’t tell anyone about it.


EDMOND O’CONNOR


BULK PICK-UP DISTRICT #1 – SET DATE


Mr. O’Connor stated District #1 is having their annual Bulk Pick-Up. This year it will be on Saturday, October 23, 2010. All rules are the same as last year. Nothing has changed except the date. Putnam County is having their Hazardous Waste Collection Day which is Saturday, October 2, 2010 to be brought over to One Geneva Road. They take things the bulk pick-up will not take like hazardous materials.


APPOINT SPECIAL COUNSEL – TRAFFIC COURT


Mr. O’Connor stated Mr. Odell you can speak now.


Mr. Robert Odell stated Mr. Curtiss if you read the Penal Law and CPL you don’t have to be an attorney to be a prosecutor.


Mr. Curtiss stated that is true. I didn’t say that. What I am saying is the State Troopers have authorized only attorney’s to prosecute their tickets. They don’t plea bargain. The other Police Officers, the Sherriff’s Department and the local police they plea bargain their own tickets but not the State Trooper’s. They specifically designate the Town Attorney to prosecutor those tickets. The only other things we prosecute are the Building Code violations and the Penal Law violations. The District Attorney does not want to prosecute and neither does a Police Officer. MTA Police prosecute their own.


Mr. Odell stated that’s good if they don’t prosecute it but they don’t have to be an Attorney to be a prosecutor. They have no authority to tell you who can prosecute.


Mr. Curtiss stated yes they do and they have. The State has told us how they want the procedure set up. That is what the District Attorney is explaining to us.


Mr. Griffin stated the District Attorney has to approve whomever……


Mr. Odell stated where does it say that in the law that the District Attorney has to approve. I’m going by what the Penal Law says.


Mr. Curtiss stated under the Executive Law the District Attorney has the authority to prosecute crimes, misdemeanors within his jurisdiction and in order for you to prosecute those issues under the Penal Law you need his authority to do that.


Mr. Odell stated we are not talking about crimes.


Mr. Curtiss stated we are talking about violations under the Penal Law, Building Code violations and the State Troopers tickets.


Mr. Burns stated they have exclusive jurisdiction to prosecute crimes in their jurisdiction and because it vests in the District Attorney the D.A. can tell us.


Mr. Odell stated I disagree.


Mr. Majors stated Mr. Curtiss wasn’t the Sherriff’s Department supposed to do the same thing.


Mr. Curtiss stated they have. In our community they have agreed to do that if they are not present at the time. In the other communities they still prosecute their own tickets.


Mr. O’Connor stated I remember it very well when the State Police said they wouldn’t do it anymore.

Mr. O’Connor introduced the following Resolution for Appointment of Laura A. Roberts as Alternate Special Prosecutor for Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations:


R-0910-09


WHEREAS, the office of Curtiss & Leibell, P.C. serves as Town Attorneys for the Town of Patterson, which includes the prosecution of Vehicle and Traffic Law violations on behalf of the Putnam County District Attorney’s office; and


WHEREAS, due to scheduling conflicts, the law firm of Curtiss & Leibell, P.C. is occasionally not available to appear before the Patterson Justice Court in connection with the Vehicle and Traffic Law violations; and


WHEREAS, the office of Curtiss & Leibell, P.C. wishes to have Attorney Laura A. Roberts act as an alternate special prosecutor on its behalf in connection with the Vehicle and Traffic Law violations before the Patterson Justice Court; and


WHEREAS, it is necessary to obtain the authorization of the Putnam County District Attorney for the appointment of Attorney Laura A. Roberts to act as an alternate special prosecutor on behalf of the law firm of Curtiss & Leibell, P.C. in connection with the Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and Penal Law violations and Building Code violations before the Patterson Justice Court; and


WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the appointment by the Putnam County District Attorney’s office of Attorney Laura A. Roberts as an alternate special prosecutor in connection with the Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and Penal Law violations and Building Code violations before the Patterson Justice Court;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the appointment of Attorney Laura A. Roberts as an alternate special prosecutor in connection with the Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and Penal Law violations and Building Code violations before the Patterson Justice Court; and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointment of Attorney Laura A. Roberts as an alternate special prosecutor in connection with the Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and Penal Law violations and Building Code violations before the Patterson Justice Court shall become effective immediately upon receipt of the authorization letter from the Putnam County District Attorney; and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mr. Burns stated who obtains permission for her to prosecute.


Mr. Curtiss stated we give him a certified copy of that resolution and he gives us a letter.


OTHER BUSINESS


MRS. NACERINO’S ENVIRONMENTAL TIP


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PUBLIC RECOGNITION


Ms. Deb Lawlor stated I just wanted to make the Board aware this past Monday evening the PLCC hosted an informational meeting to help make the community more aware of a company by the name of Lakesavers and Aquatic Restoration. It was the same presentation that the Town Board was made aware of back in July. We thought it was a productive meeting with 100 people in attendance from the community. It’s brought to the forefront a more knowledgeable community. I think there will be a lot more people coming to the Board meetings seeking out what the next steps will be.


Mr. O’Connor stated the discussions continued well after the presentation ended. It’s good that people are getting interested and they understand what the problem is and it’s not an easy thing to solve unless a lot of people get involved.


Ms. Lawlor stated I think a lot of people are on the same page and something has to be done otherwise our lake will die. Where hoping we can all work together and solve its issues.


Ms. Adrienne Kavell stated I want to thank the Town of Patterson for all the help they have given us as far as the book sale is concerned and thank all the people who have become sponsors of the book sale. I would like to thank three of my workers who are here Antoinette Kopeck, Town Clerk, Marianne O’Connor and DeDe who have given hours of time. Today we received 800 books and Saturday we received 650. If you walk into Benfields it looks like a book store. It’s fantastic. I’m here to invite all of Patterson to come to the book sale for the next three weekends both Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $1.00 for hardcover and .50 for soft.


Mr. Robert Odell stated Mr. O’Connor are you and the Board going to get actively involved in figuring out how to fix the lake.


Mr. O’Connor stated I personally will be to the extent that I can.


Mr. Odell stated is the Town Board going to take an active part.


Mr. O’Connor stated I don’t know what you mean active part. We will do what we can legally and financially. We made no commitments that it is our responsibility to do one thing or the other.


Mr. Odell stated you heard her refer to the compost pile, the lake bottom. Well, I live next to the compost pile and I’m sure you wouldn’t want one next to your house. All they have to do is add a little oxygen to it and it will go away.


Mr. Griffin stated it is a little more involved than that.


Mr. Odell stated we haven’t even got a fish fence for the carp.


Mr. Griffin stated they are not really supportive of the carp gate. The D.E.C. stonewalled us. I didn’t see the carp gate as a solution to the problem especially considering the cost. The oxygenation is probably one of the few ideas that would actually work and getting an aerobic digestive process working in the lake.


Mr. Odell stated so are you making a commitment that you will be on this.


Mr. Griffin stated I will say that I fully support the program. I will echo Ed’s sentiments that we will do whatever we can as a Board to promote and do this legally and to look for money from the State and Feds to get this program off the ground.


Mr. Odell stated thank you.


Mr. Tom Conran stated I understand there was a problem with the air conditioning for the new courthouse.


Mr. Griffin stated there was a mistake made on some of the duct work. It was supposed to be wide and not as tall and for some reason they made it square. It’s a little low and it’s in the process of being replaced.


Mr Conran stated it’s not going to cost us anything extra is it.


Mr. Griffin stated to me it’s the engineer and the one who designed it. I don’t know exactly how it is going to break down but I don’t see how the Town would be responsible.


Mr. Conran stated we don’t anticipate any other problems do we.


Mr. Griffin stated it’s not a significant issue. Its 50 feet of duct work. Rich other than that we are right on schedule.


Mr. Williams stated we are right on schedule and under budget and everything looks good.


EXECUTIVE SESSION


There being no further business, Mr. Burns made a motion to go into Executive Session at 9:10 p.m.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mr. O’Connor made a motion to close Executive Session at 10:25 p.m.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mr. Griffin called the meeting back to order at 10:25 p.m.


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to grant Marguax Miller five (5) vacation days in lieu of the summer work hours that Town Employees received this summer and that time should be taken in single day increments.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


ADJOURNMENT


There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m.


Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.



Respectfully submitted,





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ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK