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01/17/2024

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

Resolutions

Minutes

January 17, 2024

Town Municipal Building, 9882 State Route 126, Beaver Falls

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