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02/21/2024

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

Resolutions

Minutes

February 21, 2024

Town Municipal Building, 9882 State Route 126, Beaver Falls

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