Town of Charlton

Saratoga County

Town Board

Special Meeting

July 24, 2006

4:00 pm

The Special meeting of the Town Board of Charlton, Saratoga County, New York held at 4:00pm at Charlton Town Hall, called to order by Supervisor Grattidge.

Present:  Supervisor Grattidge, Councilman Gardner, Councilman Lippiello, Councilman Salisbury, Councilman Verola and Town Attorney Robert VanVranken Esq.

The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Grattidge.

The Town Board discussed the Town Hall Project. A discussion followed on the following items:

§        The progress on a final contract with the four (4) prime contractors.

§        Job completion date.

§        Architects notice of additional services.

§        Progress with securing performance bonds from the four (4) prime contractors.

The Town Board discussed a Freedom of Information Request (FOIL) concerning audio tapes used for recording of town meetings.  The town board agreed to make audio tapes available to either listen at Town Hall within the presence of the Town Clerk or to provide copies to the applicant.  The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the tapes.

The Town Board reviewed the Highway Departments need for a tractor for mowing purposes.  The Town Board agreed on presenting a resolution to amend the purchase resolution to include the proper transmission and seat.

Supervisor Grattidge adjourned the meeting at 5:30pm.

Respectfully Submitted

Heather Scribner

Charlton Town Clerk