Town of Croghan Public Hearing – Moratorium Town Board Meeting 05-20-2024
The Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Croghan, County of Lewis and the State of New York was held at the Town Municipal Building, 9882 State Route 126 Beaver Falls, on the 20th day of May, 2024.
Town Officers Present: Larry F. Boliver, Supervisor
Yvonne Hamlin-Boliver, Councilmember
David Hardy, Councilmember
Richard Meyer, Councilmember
Alex Virkler, Councilmember
Kevin Zehr, Highway Superintendent
Megan E. Simpson, Clerk
Attended by: 21 Individuals
Supervisor Boliver called the meeting to order at 6:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTION NO. 53 OF 2024
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON MORATORIUM, PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2024
On a motion by Councilmember Meyer, seconded by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the public hearing was opened at 6:01pm.
There was a discussion on how a moratorium is lengthy and costly and whether it’s necessary to implement a moratorium or simply move forward with updating the zoning law without a moratorium.
RESOLUTION NO. 54 OF 2024
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON MORATORIUM, PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2024
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Virkler, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the public hearing was closed at 6:40pm.
RESOLUTION NO. 56 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Meyer, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the minutes of the April meeting are approved.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Legislator Kalamas updated the Board on the happenings within the County. He presented the Board with information on working with the County for a new website and .gov email addresses.
Gary Goldthrite was present to ask Supervisor Boliver to sign his site plan for the new storage building on his property.
Erin Hardy was present to discuss her frustration with her assessment of the Buckhorn Bar and Grill. Council Member Hardy handed out information that Ms. Hardy had prepared. Council Member Hardy also voiced his concern to Assessor Smith. Assessor Smith explained the changes and also the steps the Hardy’s should take to file a grievance.
RESOLUTION NO. 57 OF 2024
APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH REVALUATION FOR THE 2025 TAX ROLL
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (4) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Virkler Nays (1) Meyer
RESOLVED, the Board will move forward with a revaluation for the 2025 tax roll.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Supervisor Boliver reported the following as of April 30, 2024:
Community Bank Checking: $46,842.45
Community Bank Savings: $28,558.68
NYClass Checking: $1,629,867.19
NYClass Savings: $323,254.31
Total: $2,029,197.63
RESOLUTION NO. 58 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
On a motion by Councilmember Meyer, seconded by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the financial report is approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 59 OF 2024
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
On a motion by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Virkler, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, from the fund balance, $44.86 to 1110.42 to Contractual – Justice Court.
HISTORIAN REPORT
Nick reported he and Laurie have been working on recent requests and researching areas within the Town. They are looking into having the Jerden Falls tour in the Fall and having a display at the Municipal Building.
TOWN CLERK
Megan reported the following for April 2024:
Total: $295.00
Town Share: $273.00
NYS Ag & Mkts: $22.00
RESOLUTION NO. 60 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF CLERK REPORT
On a motion by Councilmember Virkler, seconded by Councilmember Meyer, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the Clerk report is approved as submitted.
TAX COLLECTION
Megan stated since January 1st 2024 the total amount collected is $3,159,948.54 which is approximately 72% of the total to be collected. In the beginning of April, 401 late tax notices were mailed to land owners.
RESOLUTION NO. 61 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF TAX COLLECTION REPORT
On a motion by Councilmember Meyer, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the Tax Collection report is approved as submitted.
HIGHWAY
Superintendent Zehr stated two crews have been picking up sand. The new tractor has arrived.
NEW BUSINESS
Clerk Simpson stated that AES would like the Sugar Maple Solar Community Meeting posted to the Town’s website. The Board is ok with Megan posting the meeting online
SUPERVISOR REPORT
Supervisor Boliver stated his communications at various times throughout the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 62 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF SUPERVISOR REPORT
On a motion of Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Meyer the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the Supervisor’s report is approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 63 OF 2024
AUDIT OF CLAIMS
On a motion of Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Meyer the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, Supervisor Boliver is authorized and directed to pay on Abstract 05 of 2024 in the following amounts:
General Vouchers 45-50 $5,738.75
Highway Vouchers 42-45 $4,929.29
BF Sewer Voucher 8-10 $1,758.01
UPCOMING MEETING (s)
The next regular meeting will be on June 17, 2024 at 6pm.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilmember Meyer, seconded by Councilmember Virkler, the meeting adjourned at 8:56pm. Carried unanimously.
Megan E. Simpson, Clerk
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