Call to Order:
The Meeting was called to order at 7:30pm.
Public Comment:
No public comment.
Acceptance of Minutes:
The following minutes were accepted by the Board: Regular Meeting – 1/11/10.
Correspondence:
Two letters were read – one concerning noise at the Town Garage, one regarding road count changes.
Monthly Financial Report:
Supervisor Gallagher reported there were issues with 2009 W-2 reports for salaried employees and elected officials.
Motion: To resolve the issue.
Discussion: None.
Vote: Motion passed.
Motion: To accept the January Monthly Financial Report (Review Report Here)
Discussion: None.
Vote: Motion passed.
Business:
Motion: To set the bookkeeper’s salary at $25,029.00.
Discussion: It was reported the bookkeeper responded to a listing on Craig’s List, she will work 20 hours a week.
Vote: Motion passed.
Motion: To pay certain claims in advance of board approval.
Discussion: None.
Vote: Motion passed.
Motion: To upgrade the town’s computer system and install automatic backup programs.
Discussion: Short discussion followed.
Vote: Motion passed.
Motion: To change employees medical plan resulting in a $8000.00 savings for the town.
Discussion: Supervisor Gallagher reported the employees agreed to the change.
Vote: Motion passed.
Supervisor Gallagher asked Council Campisi if he had a motion regarding the refunding of money to retirees for over payment of premiums. Council Campisi reported he did not have a motion, none was needed and the refund amounts were presented for payment by voucher.
Motion: To approve spending $20,000.00 as the town’s portion of cost sharing in support of the proposed ARRA Grant (American Recovery Reinvestment Act) to install a new solar energy system for the Highway Department Garage. Council Byrne left the table before discussion. Council Byrne works for the solar company that prepared the specifications for the project.
Discussion: Short discussion followed wherein it was acknowledged the ARRA grant has not been awarded.
Vote: Motion passed.
Council Byrne returned to the table
Motion: To review the Town’s Procurement Policy.
Discussion: None.
Vote: Motion passed.
Motion: To join Mid Hudson Pattern for Progress, a shared services agreement for towns.
Discussion: Supervisor Gallagher pointed out that many of the larger towns in Dutchess County such as LaGrange are on board with the concept.
Vote: Motion passed.
Public Comment:
Questions were raised regarding the issue of installing solar panels on the town garage rather than addressing the issue of the redundant heating cooling system at town hall and had the board read the NYSERDA report of 2007 and/or done any research comparing expenses for energy use at the garage vs. energy use at town hall.
One resident asked if the board had yet formed a Conservation Advisory Council or if the Town had joined the Wappingers Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council. Supervisor Gallagher said no.
Approve Bills for Payment:
The Bills were approved for payment.
Fund Transfer:
Motion: To transfer $11,325.25 from the BIRF fund to the General Fund to make the 2/15/10 interest payment on the town hall loan.
Discussion: None
Vote: Motion passed.
Adjournment:
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm. |
