Town of Charlton

Saratoga County

Town Board

Special Meeting

December 12, 2007

4:00pm

The Special meeting of the Town Board of Charlton, Saratoga County, New York held at 7:00pm at the Charlton Town Hall, called to order by Supervisor Grattidge.

Present:  Councilman Gardner, Councilman Lippiello, Councilman Salisbury, Councilman Verola, Supervisor Grattidge and Town Clerk Heather Scribner

The Town Board met to discuss the Organizational Resolutions for the year 2008.  The Organizational Resolutions of 2007 were edited to reflect the 2008 calendar year.  The Town Clerk will make changes.  The 2008 Organizational Resolutions would be approved at the first meeting of the Town Board on January 14^th.

Town Clerk Heather Scribner stated that her deputy Ellen Bolton had resigned.  Therefore, she has appointed Brenda Mills to fill the position.  The Town Board agreed to pay Ms. Mills by voucher until the end of the year.

Supervisor Grattidge announced that the town’s medical insurance representative will meet with employees and officials and give an overview of the policy on December 19^th at 11:00am.

Councilman Gardner stated that he had met with several surrounding towns regarding their IT Companies.    Councilman Gardner stated that he would like the town to put in place a fixed contract.  Presently the town uses HELPCO.

ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS

A motion made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello  to authorize the Town Clerk to prepare abstract 7712 voucher number 718-720 as audited by the Town Board.

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

RESOLUTIONS

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Gardner  that Resolution No. 163 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR HIGHWAY EXPENSES be approved:

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye Carried

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Gardner  that Resolution No. 164 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING be approved:

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye Carried

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello to enter into an executive session at 10:00pm to discuss personnel.

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye Carried

The Town Board reconvened from Executive Session.  No action was taken.

Respectfully Submitted,

Heather Scribner

Town Clerk