Town of Croghan Town Board Meeting 02-21-2024
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 21st day of February, 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: 8 Individuals
Supervisor Boliver called the meeting to order at 6:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTION NO. 15 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 January regular and organizational meetings are approved.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Legislator Kalamas was present to bring the Board up to speed on what he has been working on. He is part of numerous County committees and is dedicated to the good of the Town and County. Legislator Kalamas also stated that he would be able to retrieve the information from the digital radar signs to give to law enforcement if the Town purchases the full package from the sign company for $275.00 per sign. The Board agreed to go ahead with the purchase. Supervisor Boliver will reach out to the sign company.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Supervisor Boliver reported the following as of January 31, 2024:
Community Bank Checking: $482,791.32
Community Bank Savings: $28,557.27
NYClass Checking: $619,511.29
NYClass Savings: $319,121.73
Petty Cash: $675.00
Total: $1,450,656.61
RESOLUTION NO. 16 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
On a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, 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. 17 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, increase DB511N Appropriated Reserves by $87,830.40 and increase DB9950.9 Transfers to Capital Projects Fund by $87,830.40 which amends resolution No. 116 of 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 18 OF 2024
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR 2023 BUDGET
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, increase DB2665 Sale of Equipment (revenue) by $10,909.50 and increase DB5130.2 Machinery Equipment & Capital Outlay by $10,909.50. Also, decrease DB5197.2 Highway Equipment & Capital Outlay by $69,957.00 and increase DB5130.2 Machinery Equipment & Capital Outlay by $69,957.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 19 OF 2024
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR 2023 BUDGET
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, decrease DB5197.2 Highway Equipment & Capital Outlay by $70,000.00 and increase DB5130.2 Machinery Equipment & Capital Outlay by $70,000.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 20 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, from Contingency fund, increase expenditure account A1910.4 Unallocated Insurance by $2,843.38.
HISTORIAN REPORT
Laurie and Nick submitted a written report in each Council Member’s packet.
TOWN CLERK
Megan reported the following for January 2024:
Total: $405.00
Town Share: $367.00
NYS Ag & Mkts: $38.00
RESOLUTION NO. 21 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 $2,893,306.57 which is approximately 62% of the total to be collected. The Town has been paid the full tax warrant amount of $1,861,334.42.
RESOLUTION NO. 22 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 cutting brush and have had problems with the bucket truck. He would like to purchase a dirt roller. There was a brief discussion about the new truck that is on order.
RESOLUTION NO. 23 OF 2024
PAYMENT OF NEW TRUCK
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 Town will pay $100,000.00 when the new truck arrives and the remaining balance when the truck is cleared and the warranty begins.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 24 OF 2024
ACCEPT GRAVEL BID BY MATT BUSH
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, the Board accepts the gravel bid by Matt Bush.
Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver stated she was appointed Vice Chair at the RACOG meeting. There are also trainings available for interested parties.
Councilmember Hardy has been looking into salt sheds and will continue to do so.
Supervisor Boliver read aloud parts 2 & 3 of the SEQR form for Belfort Inn.
RESOLUTION NO. 25 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF BELFORT INN SEQR AND SEND PAPERWORK TO THE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
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 Board approves and completes sections 2 & 3 of the SEQR and will now send all paperwork to the County Planning Boar
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 26 OF 2024
REMOVE YVONNE HAMLIN-BOLIVER AS SIGNER ON ACCOUNTS AND ADD ALEX VIRKLER.
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, Yvonne Hamlin-Boliver is removed as a signer from the Town’s bank accounts and Alex Virkler is added in her place.
SUPERVISOR REPORT
Supervisor Boliver stated his communications at various times throughout the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 27 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF SUPERVISOR REPORT
On a motion of Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Virkler 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. 28 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 02 of 2024 in the following amounts:
General Vouchers 12-26 $2,663.44
Highway Vouchers 18-26 $29,630.21
BF Sewer Voucher 1-2 $103.78
UPCOMING MEETING (s)
The next regular meeting will be on March 18, 2024 at 6pm.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, seconded by Councilmember Meyer, the meeting adjourned at 8:55pm. Carried unanimously.
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Megan E. Simpson, Clerk
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