Planning Board minutes October 7, 2020

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Meeting of October 7, 2020

Present:  Ted Johnson, Adina Johnson, Andrew Kelder, Mark Vogler, Nancy Reynolds

Public:    James Zampino, A. Dunn, Harry Johnston, Victoria Tumminia, David Grossman,               Harry Saslow

Chairman Johnson opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag at 6:10PM.

Public hearing for a new garage proposed by J. Zampino, 245 Turkey Ridge Road, was opened at 6:15PM. D. Grossman commented that he, as an adjoining landowner, had no concerns about the proposed garage. The hearing was closed at 6:20 PM. Motion to approve the application was made by A. Johnson, seconded by M. Vogler, unanimously approved. Sketches were signed and dated and part 2 of the EAF form was completed and signed. Site visit had been done on September 6, 2020, by A. Johnson, A. Kelder, M. Vogler and N. Reynolds.

Public hearing for a new mobile home proposed by H. Johnston, 460 Turkey Ridge Road, was opened at 6:25PM. D. Grossman and H. Saslow both commented that they, as adjoining landowners, had no concerns about the proposed new home and welcomed Mr. Johnston as a neighbor. The hearing was closed at 6:30 PM. Motion to approve the application was made by M. Vogler, seconded by A. Johnson, unanimously approved. Sketches were signed and dated and part 2 of the EAF form was completed and signed. Site visit had been done on September 6, 2020, by A. Johnson, A. Kelder, M. Vogler and N. Reynolds.

Motion to accept the minutes of the 9/2/2020 meeting was made by T. Johnson, seconded by 

A. Johnson, unanimously approved.

Correspondence:  None 

Old Business:  The list of possible planning board alternates was tabled for this month; we will discuss the issue at the next meeting.

    4 hour course requirement: all board members will complete online courses.

Motion to adjourn was made at 6:50 PM by T. Johnson, seconded by M. Vogler, unanimously approved.

Submitted: ___________________

                   N. Reynolds, Sec.

10/16/2020

Town Board Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2020

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Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes Halcott Grange
October 19, 2020, 7:15 pm

Present: Town Supervisor Alan White, Council members Yukari Day, Alan Reynolds, Innes Kasanof, Judy DiBenedetto, Highway Superintendent Russell Bouton, Town Clerk Patricia Warfield.

Call to order at 7:15 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Opened Public Hearing for the 2021 Budget at 7:16 pm: Finance Chair Innes Kasanof took into consideration items discussed at the September Board meeting and was able to accommodate a raise for the Highway Department employee, a salary increase for the Deputy Bookkeeper from $1,000.00 to $1,650.00 per year and a salary of $51,000.00 for the Highway Superintendent with no tax increase, in part due to money saved on equipment repairs and the fire contract costing the Town less than originally thought.. With no public to hear from, motion to approve the Town of Halcott 2021 Budget by Councilwoman Judy DiBenedetto, 2nd by Councilwoman Yukari Day, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Supervisor Alan White: aye. Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:25 pm by Councilman Alan Reynolds, 2nd by Councilwoman Judy DiBenedetto, Councilwoman Yukari Day: aye, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Supervisor Alan White: aye.

Approval of the minutes of the September 21, 2020 meeting: Motion to approve by Councilwoman Yukari Day, 2nd by Councilwoman Judy DiBenedetto, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Supervisor Alan White: aye.

Highway Superintendent’s Report: (A) The Highway Department is getting trucks and sanders ready for winter weather. (B) The Highway Department has been having mechanical problems with the Chevy, it could be sediment in the gas tank causing the problem and the tank may need to be replaced.(C) The Highway Department was able to complete additional tree work and the truck turn- around on Townsend Hollow Rd. before the winter weather arrived.

Voucher vote: General Abstract #G1020 – vouchers 150 – 153, 158 = $877.49. Highway Abstract #H1020 – vouchers 154 – 157, 159 = $3,099.74. Motion to pay bills by Councilwoman Yukari Day, 2nd by Councilwoman Innes Kasanof, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilwoman Judy DiBenedetto: aye, Supervisor Alan White: aye.

Finance Chair Report: (A) Finance Chair Innes Kasanof presented the monthly finance report. (B)With all invoices in, paperwork can be finished and turned in for the last of the CHIPS reimbursement.(C) With the increased use of the transfer station, the Town may need to raise the per bag fee for garbage in order to help close the gap between the actual cost to the Town to run the transfer station and the money brought in.

Clerk’s Report: C/O Search: $25.00, Transfer Station/bagged garbage: $517.00. The Town collected and disbursed $542.00 for the month of September.

Next Meeting: Regular Town Board Meeting November 16, 2020, 7:15 pm.

Motion to Adjourn at 7:41 pm by Councilwoman Yukari Day, 2nd by Councilwoman Judy DiBenedetto, Councilman Alan Reynolds: aye, Councilwoman Innes Kasanof: aye, Supervisor Alan White: aye.

Agenda, Town Board meeting November 16, 2020

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Town of Halcott
Agenda
7:15 Monday, November 16, 2020
Town Grange, all are welcome

Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance
Regular Meeting

  1. Approval of minutes: October 19, 2020
  2. Highway Superintendent Report
  3. Voucher Vote
  4. Finance Report: 
  5. Clerk’s Report
  6. Public Comment
  7. Other Business: Executive session
  8. Next Meeting: December 21, regular meeting
  9. Adjourn

A loss for our Halcott community

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Dear Friends:  Ruth Kelder passed away on Friday. Ruth led the Halcott United Methodist Church for many years and is known for her great bake sales which she and her daughter Pattie held at every election and Halcott Fair until earlier this year when public gatherings were discouraged. There will be a viewing at Gormley’s Funeral Home in Phoenicia on Friday October 23 from 7 to 9PM and on Saturday, October 24 between 11 and 1. The funeral home practices social distancing; the number of visitors will be limited to 50% of their capacity at a time. Because of the danger of large gatherings, there will be only a small private funeral for Ruth on Saturday.