August 11, 2009

The meeting was Called to order at 7:02 p.m. Attending were Sherry Harmych, John Tessier, Donald

Vincent, Edward Barker, Michael Clemons, and Susan Townsend. Also attending were Kay Chapman,

Cindy Shaw, John Whitiker, Caryn Kolts, Daniel Pearson, Kevin Hertel, Fred Merchant, Heath Ash and

Russell Lucas.

John Whitaker, NYS Real Property, spoke to the board about the advantages of keeping the yearly 100%

assessment rate instead of having an assessment done tri-annually. It would keep control at a local level so

the state doesn't set the rates. After discussion resolution # 55 to rescind resolution #53 and maintain a

100% yearly assessment was presented. Don motioned to accept and Sherry seconded the motion. All board

members voted yes except Ed who voted no and Bob who was absent. Resolution #55 passed.

Heath Ash spoke to the board concerning dust from traffic on the River Rd. He feels it is a safety issue.

He would like to see the town pave the road or see if the county would help with some dust control. The

town is unable to consider working on that stretch of the road because it hasn't been 10 years since CHIPS

money was used on that area. Sherry said she would speak to Town of Martinsburg about how they went

about bonding for paving of roads.

Russell Lucas asked if an agreement had been made with Rodman yet for the plowing of Merrill' s hill this

winter. He also inquired about whether we had an agreement to mow county roads.

Supervisor's report for July was passed out to the board. No approval was given for June's report because

there are questions for the accountant.

Clerk's report for July was accepted by motion from Don, second by Jack.

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

Mike reported about things at the barn. He has everything together for the CHIPS. He received a

complaint from Jan MacIntosh regarding the town mowing trees off on his side of the Old State Rd.

Russell stated that the town will lose its right of way if it doesn't maintain the road. Jack brought it to

Mike's attention that the county speed signs are not coordinated on Rt. 194 going in and out of the comers.

Resolution # 56 allowing for budgetary transfers was presented. Don motioned, Jack seconded and all

board members present voted yes to accept.

Under new business it was announced that John Goutermout is planning to run for superintendent. Ed

suggested and it was discussed about appointing early.

Don suggested that speakers in open forum be given a limited time to state their case. The board' agreed

Clean Up Day was scheduled for September 12.

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Under old business Sherry informed the board that she hadn't had a chance to do anything about the town

web page but that she will look into it further and plans to give Mr. Zehr a call.

Kay Chapman handed out copies of the Tug Hill Times and spoke to the board about energy conservation

grants being offered by NYSERDA If we are interested and need assistance we can contact the Tug Hill

office. The Tug Hill Local Leaders Institute is coming up. Registrations are due by Sept. 11.

Vouchers in the amounts of S 1,I47.20(Gen) and $32,010.53(High) were presented and signed. Ed

motioned to accept the vouchers and Don seconded the motion.

Ed-motioned to adjourn, Jack seconded and the meeting closed at 8:33 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Susan C. Townsend, Clerk