Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes – Halcott Grange
April 20, 2026, 6:00pm

Present: Town Supervisor Samantha Wickham, Town Board members Greg DiBenedetto, Eric Fronckowiak, Innes Kasanof, Alan Reynolds, Highway Superintendent Russell Bouton, Town Clerk Patricia Warfield, Deputy Clerk Ariel Bogert. Public: Warren Reynolds.

Call to order at 6:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of the minutes of the March 16, 2026, meeting: Motion to approve by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof with the following correction: motion to adjourn the March 16, 2026, meeting was seconded by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto not Eric Fronckowiak. 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye. Councilman Eric Fronckowiak: abstain.

Highway Superintendent’s Report: (A) The Ford 450 pick-up truck needs to be taken to a shop to have the brakes inspected. Because regular garages may not service larger trucks, the vehicle may need to be taken to a larger truck repair shop, such as Don’s (Utter) Diesel Service and Repair. (B) The Highway Department is continuing its search for a new plow truck. The Town is considering an International model, which could cost up to $100,000.00 less than a Mack. The Highway Department hopes to make the purchase this year because emissions regulations are expected to change next year, which could increase prices by about $60,000.00. (C) No CHIPS information is available from the state because the budget has not yet been passed.” (D) Highway Superintendent Bouton is hoping for culvert repairs on Elk Creek Rd. and work needed on Townsend Hollow Rd. can be covered under Extreme Winter Recovery Funds.

Voucher vote: General Abstract #G0426 – vouchers 34 – 42 = $2,165.29. Highway Abstract #H0426 – vouchers 43 – 48 = $3,225.64. Motion to pay bills by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Budget Officer’s Report: Supervisor Samantha Wickham presented the monthly finance report for March.

Clerk’s Report: Grange: clean fee: 1 @ 50.00, Building Permits/2: 1 @ 200.00, 1 @ 600.00, Transfer Station/Garbage: February: 242.00. The Town collected and disbursed 1,092.00 for the month of March.

Other Business: Councilman Eric Fronckowiak asked if a new mailbox had been purchased yet for town mail as he could get the exact same one that the Town currently uses from Wadler’s in Fleischmanns. Motion for Councilman Eric Fronckowiak to order a new mailbox for town use by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Next Meeting: Regular Meeting May 18, 2026, 6:00 pm.

Motion to Adjourn at 6:18 pm by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes – Halcott Grange
March 16, 2026, 6:00pm

Present: Town Supervisor Samantha Wickham, Council Members Alan Reynolds, Innes Kasanof, Greg DiBenedetto, Town Clerk Patricia Warfield, Assessor Garth Slocum, Deputy Clerk Ariel Bogert. Guest: Greene County Deputy Director of Public Health Kerry Miller, Greene County Community Health Worker Program Assistant Iciani D. Figueroa

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

Approval of the minutes of the February 23, 2026 meeting: Supervisor Samantha Wickham pointed out that her name appeared once in the minutes as Samantha Bouton. Motion to approve the minutes with a name correction to Wickham by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, 2nd by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Annual Reports: Town Assessor Garth Slocum presented his 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 nstill

Voucher vote: General Abstract #G0326 – vouchers 24 – 29 = $2,156.56. Highway Abstract #H0326 – vouchers 30 – 33 = $2,039.69. Motion to pay bills by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, 2nd by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: 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, Garbage Money/January: 266.00. The Town collected and disbursed 366.00 for the month of February.

Other Business: Greene County Deputy Director of Public Health Kerry Miller, and Greene County Community Health Worker Program Assistant Iciani D. Figueroa addressed the Board, introducing themselves and informing them of services available including immunizations, reproductive health clinic, poison intervention, and early intervention.

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
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.

Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes – Halcott Grange
December 15, 2025, 6:00 pm

Present: Town Supervisor Samantha Wickham, Council Members Alan Reynolds, Innes Kasanof, Greg DiBenedetto, Eric Fronckowiak, Highway Superintendent Russell Bouton, Town Clerk, Patricia Warfield, Budget Officer Paul Tamaccio. Public: Bob VanValkenburgh.

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

Approval of the minutes of the November 17, 2025, meeting: Motion to approve by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, 2nd by Supervisor Samantha Bouton, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye.

Highway Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Russell Bouton reported that the pop-up camper previously discussed at the August 18, 2025, Town Board meeting remains parked in the turn-around area on DiNicola Road. This ongoing situation poses a significant challenge for road maintenance. Specifically, the camper’s location makes it difficult for anyone plowing the road, as they are forced to back down instead of turning around safely. The issue has not yet been resolved and is affecting winter road operations. The end of Route 3 continues to present challenges for the Highway Department as well due to the number of parked cars belonging to hikers. (B) The Oshkosh is nearing the end of its service life; the transmission has issues, and the clutch may soon need replacement despite recent adjustments. (C) Greene County delivered materials for winter road use.

Voucher vote: General Abstract #G1225– vouchers 170 – 176 = $3,187.72. Highway Abstract #H1225 – vouchers 178 – 185 = $4,922.68. Motion to pay bills by Councilman Eric Fronckowiak, 2nd by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, Councilman Alan Reynolds, Councilman Greg DiBenedetto: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Finance Chair Report: (A) Budget Officer Paul Tamaccio presented the November report. He will pay end-of-month bills and submit a January voucher to simplify closing the books for 2025. (B) Budget Officer Tamaccio is creating an online Suburban Propane account to monitor Town propane charges.

Clerk’s Report: Building Permits: 2 @ 100.00, 1 @ 200.00, 1 @ 300.00, 1 @ 350.00, Transfer Station /October: 522.00. The Town collected and disbursed 1,572.00 for the month of November.

Other Business: Bob VanValkenburgh discussed the need for an emergency route in Halcott after a recent fire on Co. Rt. 3 blocked access, as alternate roads like Silas Lake, Kaftas, and Townsend Hollow are only seasonally maintained. He noted that previous minutes designated Silas Lake Rd. into Redkill Rd. as an “emergency road” and suggested it be plowed and maintained in winter. Bob also mentioned Roxbury Highway Department’s past offer to plow from their side for Halcott, though Superintendent Russell Bouton indicated the road’s surface would make winter maintenance challenging.

Next Meeting: Organizational Meeting: January 5, 2026, 6:00 pm.
Regular Town Board Meeting, January 19, 2026, 6:00 pm.

Motion to Adjourn at 6:23 p.m. by Councilman Greg DiBenedetto, 2nd by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilman Eric Fronckowiak: aye, Supervisor Samantha Wickham: aye.

Please note – January’s monthly Town Board Meeting will be held on January 26th at 6:00pm (not January 19th).