Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes – Halcott Grange
February 23, 2026, 6:00pm

Present: Town Supervisor Samantha Wickham, Council Members Alan Reynolds, Eric Fronckowiak, Innes Kasanof, Greg DiBenedetto, Town Clerk, Patricia Warfield, Town Judge Ken Williams, Town Tax Collector Robin White, Code Enforcement Officer John Mathiesen.

Call to Order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of the minutes of the January 26, 2026 meeting: Motion to approve by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Eric Fronckowiak: aye, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Annual Reports:
Town Tax Collector Robin White presented her 2025 year-end report.
Town Code Enforcement Officer John Mathiesen presented his 2025 year-end report.
Town Clerk Pattie Warfield presented her 2025 year-end report.

Highway Superintendent’s Report: The Town desperately needs to purchase a replacement for the Oshkosh, wheels fall off, both the transmission and clutch are failing as is the cylinder for the plow wing as well. Councilman Alan Reynolds had gotten a quote on a new Freightliner truck, the cost of which would be $325,000.000. Highway Superintendent Bouton does have a lead on a used International AWD, with a plow and equipment on it. The asking price is $18-20,000.00. Superintendent Bouton would like to look at it, while it may not be what the highway department ultimately needs, perhaps it could serve as a fill-in until a suitable truck is found. In case of an emergency, the C-plow could be hooked up to the loader for snow removal. Greene County ordered a new truck in 2024 and has still not received it.

Voucher vote: General Abstract #G0226 – vouchers 11 – 16 = $1,915.87. Highway Abstract #H0226 – vouchers 17 – 23 = $3,556.27. Motion to pay bills by Councilman Alan Reynolds, 2nd by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Finance Chair Report: Town Supervisor Samantha Bouton presented the monthly budget report.

Clerk’s Report: Grange Rental (non-local): 100.00, Building Permit: 1 @ 100.00, C of O Search: 2 @ 25.00 each, Garbage Money/December: 488.00. The Town collected and disbursed 738.00 for the month of January.

Other Business: Resolution 1-2026 A Resolution Authorizing the Town of Halcott Highway

Superintendent to Sign a Contract for Shared Highway Services with the Greene County Highway

Department: TheGreene County Highway Department sent a copy of a Shared Services Agreement for Town Board approval and asked that a resolution be passed authorizing the Highway Superintendent to sign the Greene County Shared Services Agreement. The vote was as follows: Town Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye, Town Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Town Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Councilman Eric Fronckowiak: aye, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye.

Next Meeting: Regular Town Board Meeting March 16, 2026, 6:00 pm.

Motion to Adjourn at 6:47 p.m. by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes – Halcott Grange
January 26, 2026, 6:00pm

Present: Town Supervisor Samantha Wickham, Council Members Alan Reynolds, Eric Fronckowiak, Innes Kasanof, Greg DiBenedetto, Town Clerk, Patricia Warfield, Town Justice Ken Williams.

Call to Order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of the minutes of the December 15, 2025 meeting: Motion to approve by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2ndby Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Annual Reports: Town Justice Ken Williams presented his 2025 year-end report.

Highway Superintendent’s Report: (A)The Highway Department faced recent equipment issues, including the Ford truck failing after deep snow found its way into the air intake and plugged the air filter during plowing, and the Oshkosh having bad wheel bearings. (B)As Superintendent Bouton nears retirement, the Board discussed how best to advertise the Highway Superintendent position.

Voucher vote: General Abstract #G1225 – vouchers 170 – 176, 186-191 = $5,847.56. General Abstract #G0126 – vouchers 1 -6 = $1,480.00. Highway Abstract #H1225 – vouchers 178 – 185, 192,193 = $6,836.93. Highway Abstract #H0126 – vouchers 7 – 10 = $836.71. Motion to pay bills by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Finance Chair Report: Councilwoman Innes Kasanof presented the monthly budget report.

Clerk’s Report: Grange Rental (non-local): 100.00, Building Permit: 1 @ 100.00, C of O Search: 2 @ 25.00 each, Garbage Money/December: 488.00. The Town collected and disbursed 738.00 for the month of December.

Other Business: Supervisor Samantha Wickham and the town board reviewed the proposed ambulance contract with Margaretville Memorial Hospital, noting added provisions for a back-up ambulance during multiple calls. Town Supervisors from the Town of Middletown and Hardenburgh have been in contact with Supervisor Wickham and are reviewing their respective contracts as well.

Next Meeting: Regular Town Board Meeting February 23, 2026, 6:00 pm.

Motion to Adjourn at 6:46 p.m. by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, 2nd by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.