Erich J. Desch

The Town Board discussed and approved several operational and administrative items, including the appointment of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor, an increase in petty cash for the Town Justice Court, and the award of a contract for golf course aeration. The board also authorized budget adjustments for the prior fiscal year, the retention of real estate advisors for tax assessment valuation, and emergency repairs for the Joint Regional Sewer. Additionally, the board approved various agreements, including a lease with Verizon Wireless, musical entertainment services for Latin Night, a grant-funded program with the County of Rockland, and the purchase of visitor management software for a local park. Authorization was granted for the Town Supervisor to sign letters and agreements related to utility restoration projects and environmental quality reviews, and bids were authorized for park playground improvements and golf course irrigation installation.

The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the approval of bill payments, the appointment of a new laborer to the Highway Department, and an increase in sponsorship funding for a local volunteer firefighter's association event. The board also authorized a building permit fee refund, an agreement for photography services for a holiday event, and the second amendment to a purchase and sale agreement. Furthermore, the meeting covered a partial bond release for a mini-storage project, the execution of a stormwater control maintenance agreement, and an agreement for counterterrorism training overtime reimbursement. The board updated the schedule for upcoming meetings, approved the purchase of computer equipment, and, during the Sanitation Commission meeting, authorized a license for a garbage removal company.

The board approved the payment of bills, the acceptance of a police department activity report, and the full-time appointment of a police officer. They authorized an amendment to an agreement with the North Central School District for school resource officers. Bids were awarded for a route display board and for HVAC replacement at Town Hall. Agreements were approved for musical entertainment and DJ services for an upcoming Latin night event, as well as sponsorship for a Little League and a sports club celebration. Additionally, the board authorized a lease for a police department modem, retained an auditor for tax certiorari proceedings, approved a technology services agreement for the police department, and authorized the supervisor to execute various financial and community benefit agreements. The board also re-awarded a senior citizen bus transportation contract and authorized the purchase of speed tables for the highway department.

The board meeting included a law enforcement awards ceremony, a public hearing regarding the adoption of a local law for senior citizen tax exemption applications, and the approval of a change order for road surface treatment. Several requests for quotes were awarded for printing fireworks flyers, purchasing flags, and acquiring an automatic pool cleaner for the local park. The board also authorized agreements for golf course irrigation plan revisions and site plan assistance for roadway improvements. During the concurrent Sanitation Commission meeting, licenses for garbage removal were approved for two companies.

The agenda includes a law enforcement awards ceremony, a public hearing to consider adopting a local law, and the approval of a change order for paver-placed surface treatment. Additionally, the Board will award RFQs for printing flyer services and the purchase of US flags and an automatic pool cleaner. Business also involves the establishment of petty cash for Bowline Park, authorization for a service agreement with Hortsolutions, and an addendum to a professional services agreement with Stonefield Engineering and Design, LLC.