Town of Croghan Town Board Meeting Public Hearing – Franchise Renewal Agreement with Spectrum Northeast, LLC 03-18-2024
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 18th day of March, 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: 15 Individuals
Supervisor Boliver called the meeting to order at 6:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTION NO. 29 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 February meeting are approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 30 OF 2024
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM NORTHEAST, LLC
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 public hearing was opened at 6:02pm.
No public comments.
RESOLUTION NO. 31 OF 2024
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM NORTHEAST, LLC
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 closed at 6:03pm.
RESOLUTION NO. 32 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM NORTHEAST, LLC
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 Board approves and Supervisor Boliver signs the Franchise Renewal Agreement with Spectrum Northeast, LLC.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Scotty Sweeney was present to ask the Board if he could move forward with the County Building and Codes Department on adding a small used car dealership to his property on State Route 126. The Board agreed.
Assessor Smith informed the Board they have until the June meeting to decide if they will move forward with the revaluation this year. If so, a resolution is necessary at the June meeting.
Legislator Kalamas provided a written report to the Board on updates within the County.
Mickey with RACOG was present and stated the latest happenings within RACOG. The next meeting is May 30th at 6pm in the Town of Wilna.
Bill Mueller with the Beaver River Advisory Council was present to ask the Board if they had any issues or projects around the Beaver River that the Council could assist with. Legislator Kalamas and Mr. Mueller will be in touch about the WWTP emptying into the river and how the Council may be able to assist.
Mike Britton was present to discuss his unhappiness with the solar farms close to his residence. He offered his assistance to the Town Board to help in anyway he could to protect the Town’s interest as far as solar projects are concerned.
Robert Boliver with BCA was present to inform the Board of the winning bid for the Beaver Falls WWTP Disinfection Project. The winning bid is from JL Excavation LLC in the amount of $85,632.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 33 OF 2024
ACCEPT BID FOR BEAVER FALLS WWTP DISINFECTION PROJECT
On a motion by Councilmember Virkler, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes (5) Boliver, Hamlin-Boliver, Hardy, Meyer, Virkler Nays (0)
RESOLVED, the Board accepts JL Excavation LLCs bid in the amount of $85,632.00 for the Beaver Falls Sewer WWTP Disinfection Project.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Supervisor Boliver reported the following as of February 29, 2024:
Community Bank Checking: $168,022.74
Community Bank Savings: $28,557.72
NYClass Checking: $2,066.431.60
NYClass Savings: $320,451.13
Total: $2,583,463.19
RESOLUTION NO. 34 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.
DOG CONTROL
Megan reported DCO Steiner has been on 5 calls since the last meeting and has contacted everyone on the delinquent list.
HISTORIAN REPORT
Nick reported he and Laurie have been working on recent requests and researching areas within the Town.
TOWN CLERK
Megan reported the following for February 2024:
Total: $460.00
Town Share: $416.00
NYS Ag & Mkts: $44.00
RESOLUTION NO. 35 OF 2024
APPROVAL OF CLERK REPORT
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 Clerk report is approved as submitted.
TAX COLLECTION
Megan stated since January 1st 2024 the total amount collected is $3,006,450.27 which is approximately 70% of the total to be collected.
RESOLUTION NO. 36 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 the bucket truck is in the shop waiting to be repaired. The men have been working on a Long Pond beaver dam project. Superintendent Zehr took Jason Carroll around to get estimates on paving this summer.
SUPERVISOR REPORT
Supervisor Boliver stated his communications at various times throughout the meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 37 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. 38 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 03 of 2024 in the following amounts:
General Vouchers 27-35 $4,929.37
Highway Vouchers 27-34 $21,502.18
BF Sewer Voucher 3-6 $1,124.40
UPCOMING MEETING (s)
The next regular meeting will be on April 15, 2024 at 6pm.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilmember Meyer, seconded by Councilmember Hamlin-Boliver, the meeting adjourned at 7:37pm. Carried unanimously.
Megan E. Simpson, Clerk
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