Minutes….The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Remsen Town Board was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 and called to order by Supervisor Roger Helmer at 6:38PM at the Remsen Town Hall.

Members PRESENT:

Supervisor Roger Helmer

Councilman Duane Jones

Councilman Robert Wilcox

Councilperson Donna Hamilton

Councilman Thomas Murphy

Highway Supt. Richard Roberts

Town Attorney Tod Lascurettes

Members ABSENT:

NONE

The minutes for the August 10, 2016 regular meeting were read and accepted.

Dr. Crankshaw, Lou D’Ambro, Brian Parent, and Tom Waldron were present on behalf of the Remsen Central School District to provide information regarding an Energy Performance Contract and a Capital Project. The public vote will take place in December.

Supervisor Helmer stated that a letter was received from Steve and Lynn Boucher offering the sale of the Soda Fountain/General Store building and the land that it sits upon to the Town of Remsen for $695,000. The offer is available for the Board’s consideration for a period of 180 days.

Supervisor Helmer stated that representatives from the USDA have toured the current Town Hall and the Soda Fountain/General Store building. The current Town Hall is not ADA compliant among other concerns such as fire and safety hazards. The USDA is looking into funding and grant money available to the Town. The Board authorized Supervisor Helmer to obtain three quotes: (1) for renovating the current Town Hall, (2) building a new facility, and (3) purchasing the Soda Fountain/General Store.

Sue Martin, NOCCOG, was present to review announcements.  The 2016 Annual NOCCOG dinner and business meeting will be held September 29^th at the Delta Lake Inn.  There will be a Cemeteries, Material and Care Workshop on September 27^th and 2th in Raquette Lake.

Robert Wilcox offered Resolution #36-16 to pay the General Fund bills in the amount of $12,148.78 on #9-16 Abstract. Seconded by Roger Helmer. Ayes –Helmer, Jones, Wilcox, Hamilton, Murphy. Nays – 0.

Duane Jones offered Resolution #37-16 to pay the Highway Fund bills in the amount of $45,434.28 on #9-16 Abstract. Seconded by Thomas Murphy. Ayes –Helmer, Jones, Wilcox, Hamilton, Murphy. Nays – 0.

Kristy Allen, Town Clerk, submitted a report for August.

Highway Superintendent, Richard Roberts, informed the Board that the sealing on various roads including Countryman Rd and the Phelps Rd bridge has been completed. Superintendent Roberts requested a transfer of funds in the amount of $5,000 from DA5148.4 to DA5130.4 to cover costs to repair trucks.

Resolution #38-16 was offered by Roger Helmer to transfer funds in the amount of $5,000 from DA5148.4 to DA5130.4. Seconded by Robert Wilcox. Ayes –Helmer, Jones, Wilcox, Hamilton, Murphy. Nays – 0.

Patricia Hill, Historian, informed the Board that the Sheldon Family Reunion was well attended.

Supervisor Helmer stated that the sign at the Town Park was hit by a resident when he attempted to park and visit the Post Office. The individual came to the Town Hall to report the incident and paid $150.00 to cover the cost of repairs.

Supervisor Helmer stated that Scott Kahl contacted him on behalf of the Prospect Ambulance regarding a fund drive.

Historian Patricia Hill stated that Roger Maclaughlin, Town of Steuben Judge, was recently honored by Oneida County’s Frontier Town Cowboys and was inducted into the Hall of Fame with the “Ranches, Rodeos and Wranglers Award.”

Meeting adjourned at 7:48pm.