Those present: Fred, Alan, Dot and Sandy. Councilman Lippiello was excused.

The meeting began at 7:30 P.M.

The salt shed bids will be opened at the March 8 Town Board Meeting.

Supervisor's Report and Announcements:

The minutes of February 9 and February 23 will be approved.

Fred will notify everyone that there has been a Notice of Claim to our insurance company on the automobile accident on Stage Road. The owner of the vehicle that hit the plow is claiming that we might be at fault. Our insurance company will take another position. Board members have a copy of the notice.

Fred signed papers in regard to the Article 78 proceeding. The papers were filed with Judge Nolan today.

There is a workshop scheduled with Dave Meager on March 3 at 7:30 P.M. in Fred's office. The Board will discuss the town's coverage under our new carrier, insurance requirements as far as letting us use outside vendors, about vehicle use and the way the tax collector runs the collection of taxes during the month of January. The Board members have documentation for that meeting.

There will be a workshop with Mr. Tabner and Mr. Mitchell and others on March 29 after the Agenda Meeting to discuss the water fees.

There will be a workshop meeting tomorrow night with the ECC, Mr. VanVranken and the Town Board at 7:00 P.M.

Communications:
Fred stated he has received several copies of letters regarding the Stage Road signs from Joe Ritchey in response to the Superintendent of Schools request that they look at the placement of signs. Everyone has copies of those letters.

Everyone has copies of letters from Mr. Lupi and Mr. Morris and their concerns about lighting in the hamlet.

We received a letter from Galway Ambulance requesting that we send a letter of support to Albany because they are looking for Advance Life Support Certification.

We received a letter from the New York State Office of Technology regarding the State (could not understand) Network System. It would mean the erection of towers throughout New York State. They were notifying us under the SEQRA portion of their application that they are asking to be the lead agency.

Motions and Resolutions for March Town Board Meeting:
A Resolution Creating Water District #5

Resolutions:
Motion made by Supervisor Acunto, seconded by Councilman Grattidge that
Resolution #58, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO TRANSFER $50,000.00 FROM MUNICIPAL SAVINGS TO THE CHARLTON WATER DISTRICT #1 WATER RESERVE, be approved:

Approved:
Councilman Grattidge - Yes
Councilman Lippiello - Absent
Councilman Mitchell - Yes
Councilman Verola - Yes
Supervisor Acunto - Yes

Councilman Reports:

Sandy - Alan and I have been discussing putting together a Citizens Committee to help in collecting information about the new town hall. Alan stated that we are planning on having a workshop with the attorney to talk about the best way to proceed going forward as far as if we can use a construction manager or an architect or prime contractors. He feels we need to get that issue resolved before we get input from a Citizens Committee. Alan asked if Mr. Butler had submitted any information to us. Sandy has the information and will make copies for the Board members. Alan feels we need to wait a little longer before we form a Citizens Committee. Sandy stated that if and when we do do that, the Committee should have a lot of direction as to what the Town Board wants them to do. Sandy doesn't expect them to have any decision-making abilities just helping gather information and trying to decide the best way to go.

Alan - There have been a few small issues with the Highway Department but nothing to report on. Somebody was concerned about some drainage we will look at when the snow melts. A Party in the Park Meeting will be held on March 11 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Alan would like Ron and George to be there and he will call Laura and ask that she attend.

Dot - The Newsletter will be out this week.

At the Town Board Meeting, George Eggleston will be asking for $600.00 to put the bases in for the poles for the net on the volleyball court. The Highway Department will do the work.

Ron stated that he has put some prices together on a new tractor. We are replacing the oldest one we have. This tractor will be a little bigger with 4-wheel drive.

Fred passed out figures to the Town Board on what we have spent so far on the salt shed. It comes to $33,996.92. Additional costs will be the installation of the roof and siding that Ron has priced out but has not been purchased yet. The highway employees will put the siding on. The grant that we received for the project was for $20,000.00.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Gail Hanchar
Town Clerk

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