April 14, 2009

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. In attendance were Sherry Harmych, Robert Amidon, Don

Vincent, Ed Barker, John Tessier, Mike Clemons and Susan Townsend. Also attending were Kay

Chapman, Gary Stinson, Dan Pearson and. Jim Frizzell.

Dan Pearson spoke about the comprehensive land use meetings and suggested that they be advertised. He

also feels that one person alone cannot do grant writing. THC has offered to help. Dan stated that in his

inquiries he found out that an audit should be done every 2 years.

Gary Stinson spoke about the SNIRT Run. Everything seemed to go well this year and the run was very

successful. He presented the town with a one thousand dollar check donation from the Sno-Pals Club in

appreciation to the community.

Supervisor's report for February was accepted by motion from Don, second by Bob

.

Clerk's reports for January and March were accepted by motion from Ed, seconded by Bob.

Reading of the minutes was dispensed with by motion from Don, seconded by Jack.

Mike reported on highway concerns. Merrill's hill on the Pinckney Rd. is a mess again this year. Other

roads seem to be holding up. Dan Pearson commented that the Murrock Rd. that Russell worked on last

year is in great shape. He also inquired about the dispute over Russell's pay. Sherry stated that it is all taken

care of and we have a letter from the accountant explaining it

We have two more years on the Cintas contract for uniforms. Mike suggested getting shop towels from

them at a cost of $7.00 per month. Cintas will wash them like the uniforms and it will be cheaper than the

cost of the paper towels that the men are now using. They are going to paint the box on the International

truck. It is quite rusty.

Resolution #52 to provide for a raise for Jim Frizzell was presented. Don motioned and Jack seconded.

All voted yes to accept.

Sherry informed the board that we win not be able to switch to Thomas' for trash hauling as the price

previously quoted was for Jefferson Co. and they don't do business in Lewis Co. Feher has offered to take

$5.00 off the monthly rental fee.

Heath Ash has been hired by the town of Harrisburg to sweep and mow their roads.

The justice books and bank recs from the accountant will be here next meeting to be audited.

The board agreed to support a community grant for housing repair.

A letter from Putnam regarding a raise in the taxes on his property was read and will be forwarded to the

assessor.

Sherry noted that we used 501 gallons of fuel oil at the town hall this winter (Sept-Mar.) as compared to

908 in the same time period the previous year by closing off the one room. She will contact the power

authority for more energy efficient things to do.

Kay Chapman reported that Gov. Patterson has appointed Jan Bogdanowicz Commissioner of the mc.

The SuperCog Meeting is Thurs., April 23 at Katie and Karl's Restaurant, Camden, N.Y. The topic will be

the results of the Indicators Survey. Attendance at the Commission's annual Local Government

Conference held at JCC was over 600 this year. The annual THC dinner meeting will be May 1.

Nominations for the vacancy on the executive board will be accepted at the meeting.

Vouchers in the amounts of$ 14,684. 58(Gen) and $3,342. 52(High) were presented and signed. Bob

motioned to accept the vouchers and Don seconded the motion.

Bob motioned to adjourn, Ed seconded and the meeting closed at 7:16 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Susan C. Townsend, Clerk