Town of Croghan Regular Board Meeting 01-17-2024
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 17th day of January, 2024.
Town Officers Present: Larry F. Boliver, Supervisor
Yvonne Hamlin-Boliver, Councilmember
Richard Meyer, Councilmember
Alex Virkler, Councilmember
Kevin Zehr, Highway Superintendent
Megan E. Simpson, Clerk
Attended by: 14 Individuals
Supervisor Boliver called the meeting to order at 6:08pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTION NO. 02 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Meyer, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (4) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the minutes of the December 2023 meeting are approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 03 OF 2024
ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERSONNEL ISSUES
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Meyer, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (4) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the Board enters into executive session at 6:09pm.
RESOLUTION NO. 04 OF 2024
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Meyer, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (4) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the Board exits executive session and returns to the regular meeting at 6:20pm.
RESOLUTION NO. 05 OF 2024
APPOINTMENT OF DOG CONTROL OFFICER
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Meyer, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (4) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the Board appoints Jay Steiner, Dog Control Officer for the term 1/17/24 – 12/31/24.
RESOLUTION NO. 06 OF 2024
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO FILL VACANT SEAT
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Meyer, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (4) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the Board appoints David Hardy, Council Member for the term 1/17/24 – 12/31/24.
Megan administers the oath of office to Council Member Hardy and Council Member Hardy joins the meeting at 6:24pm.
OPEN FORUM
Casandra Buell was present to discuss the options for the noise/sound ordinance. She will continue to work with the Board to develop an ordinance specifically for the Town of Croghan. Ms. Buell also spoke about the development of a ZBA and Planning Board for the Town. She will work with the Board and Supervisor Boliver on putting together these boards and the training that goes along with them.
Mickey Dietrich with RACOG stated that John Jones will be staying on as a RACOG member along with Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Supervisor Boliver reported the following as of December 31, 2023:
Community Bank Checking: $137,877.43
Community Bank Savings: $28,556.79
NYClass Checking: $716,610.28
NYClass Savings: $337,966.63
RESOLUTION NO. 07 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
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 financial report is approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 08 OF 2024
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
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, take $4,758.77 from fund balance to:
A1010.4 Contractual, Town Board – $40.00
A1110.12 Justice Payroll Clerk – $385.00
A1310.4 Dir. Of Finance – $1,570.00
A1410.12 Payroll Deputy Clerk – $87.50
A1620.4 Contractual Muni. Bldg – $2,302.83
A1680.4 Contractual Central Data – $260.32
A5010.4 Contractual HW Super. – $10.00
A9030.8 Soc Sec & Medicare – $103.12
RESOLUTION NO. 09 OF 2024
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
On a motion by Councilmember Virkler, seconded by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, take $14,397.95 from the fund balance to:
5142.1 Payroll, Snow Removal – $12,375.00
9030.8 Soc. Sec. & Medicare – $285.22
9060.8 Medicare Insurance – $1,737.73
RESOLUTION NO. 10 OF 2024
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
On a motion by Councilmember Meyer, seconded by Councilmember Virkler, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, take $299.66 from the fund balance to:
5110.4 Contractual, Maint. of Roads – $299.66
HISTORIAN REPORT
Laurie and Nick submitted a written report in each Council Member’s packet.
TOWN CLERK
Megan reported the following for December 2023:
Total: $80.00
Town Share: $71.00
NYS Ag & Mkts: $9.00
RESOLUTION NO. 11 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF CLERK REPORT
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 Clerk report is approved as submitted.
TAX COLLECTION
Megan stated since January 1st 2024 the total amount collected is $817,684.16.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF TAX COLLECTION REPORT
On a motion by Councilmember Virkler, seconded by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, 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 they have been busy with the snow and wind storms that have taken place. The final check for the John Deere tractor will be released on January 22nd and has to be issued by February 2nd. The CHIPS paperwork is due by February 9th.
OLD BUSINESS
N/A
NEW BUSINESS
Supervisor Boliver assigns the following:
Councilmember Virkler – Beaver Falls Lighting District & Beaver Falls Sewer District
Councilmember Meyer – Planning, Zoning & Environmental
Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver – Policies, Rules & Education
Councilmember Hardy – Highway Department
Megan conducted the 2024 NYS Workplace Violence training.
SUPERVISOR REPORT
Supervisor Boliver opened the only gravel bid received and it was from Matt bush for $2.00/yard. Councilmember Meyer believes it may be cheaper elsewhere. Superintendent Zehr will get pricing for the February meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF SUPERVISOR REPORT
On a motion of Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Hardy 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. 14 OF 2024
AUDIT OF CLAIMS
On a motion of Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Hardy 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 01 of 2024 in the following amounts:
General Vouchers 1-11 $54,342.05
Highway Vouchers 1-17 $38,113.01
BF Sewer n/a
UPCOMING MEETING (s)
The next regular meeting will be on February 21, 2024 at 6pm.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Virkler, the meeting adjourned at 8:32pm. Carried unanimously.
Megan E. Simpson, Clerk
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