Eric Evans

The committee discussed a request by the Emergency Management Director for a salary increase, which was recommended for approval. A discussion regarding a salary increase for the Registrars of Voters was held, but no action was taken. The committee also considered a proposal from the Director of Human Resources regarding salary increases and insurance cost sharing for non-bargaining employees, which was recommended for approval.

The Board meeting included discussions on customer correspondence regarding reinstatement fee reimbursements, which were denied. Approval was granted for a water main extension application for Village St. to Cold Springs Phase IV. The board also awarded the 2024-2025 Timber Sale to Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. Additionally, the Board approved two separate transfers of funds from Capital Equipment and Capital Outlay accounts to cover various account over-expenditures.

The board reviewed and approved the department reports for the previous month. The meeting included discussions on several customer correspondence items regarding requests for fee reimbursements and service waivers. Specifically, the board denied requests for recourse concerning 49 South Street Ext., 81 Geary Avenue, and 32 Elm Street. Several other agenda items, including reports on GIS, Safe Yield, and general administrative updates, were presented with no further action taken.

The board discussed customer correspondence regarding requests for sewer rate reductions due to toilet leaks at 176 Old Orchard Road and 100 Oakland Street; in both cases, the board voted that no recourse be given. Additionally, the department reports for January 2024 were presented and approved.

The meeting included the review and approval of monthly department reports. The Board addressed customer correspondence regarding a requested refund for a meter tampering fee at 178-180 Queen Street, ultimately denying the request after reviewing evidence. Additionally, the Board approved the request from Immanuel Lutheran Church to use the Hill Street property for an upcoming Easter service.