Special Town Board Meeting – Monday, October 5, 2009 – 1:00 pm – Conference Room

Chairman Bollweg called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. Present at roll call were Chairman Bollweg, Supervisors Weiss, Palmer, Holden. Also present Clerk Polyock, Fire/EMS Chief Rasch, Pat Romenesko. Supervisor Allis was late.

The Board would like to begin Teamster negotiations on November 9 th and will determine a time when they see the proposal.

Pat Romenesko distributed the budget worksheets and stated the levy limit is 3%.

Jeff Miskie presented the “IT” budget. He spread the phone system replacement over two years. It was suggested the phone system monies be taken out as there is set-aside left for that. The software is $6340.

Jeanne Allis arrived.

Superintendant Jim Wolfgram then presented the Highway budget. Stump removal is higher as there are more stumps to grind out this year. Road salt was $83/ton last winter and is now at $53/ton. All the road signs will need to be replaced by 2012 (a state mandate). Planning to replace the woods mower and the 1996 snow plow truck.

Road repairs will be in Maple Hills subdivision, all roads except Border Drive as that one is in pretty good shape. Mohawk bridge replacement – Town pays all bills up front then will get money back from stimulus. Mohawk west bridge will be paid 100%, but Town must pay for design costs totaling approximately $45,720.

Chief Rasch presented the fire/EMS budget. Need a new copy machine. EMS needs to replace suction unit. Dry hydrants – end up plugging up the boat launch so would be nice to have a dry hydrant connection. Should plan for about $9,500/launch to construct it. Would like one at Big Foot Beach and need one by the Maple Ridge Road pond. The Explorer is a good vehicle and pulls the boat, but would like to get a pick-up. Considering something used, ¾ ton crew cab, 4-wheek drive. It goes to all the North Shore calls.

Chief Wisniewski presented the police budget. Uniforms were increased for the part-time officers. No storm siren needed this year. Replace the 2007 Charger which will go the unmarked and sell the Crown Vic. Software for the new squad would be $1,200. Take $28,500 out of designated funds for the police vehicle and put $15,000 back in as carryover. Review the police salary amount for next meeting.

Make advance principal payments on the debt in order to retire it in three years.

Review the boat stall rent.

The Board would like to have a standard layout and form for all departments as they prepare their budget.

Holden/Allis motion to adjourn until Monday, Oct. 12 th at 4:00 pm. Carried without negative vote. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Polyock, CMC/WCMC

Clerk/Treasurer