Joann L Collins

The board conducted public hearings for two local laws and received reports from various town officers, including updates on subdivision applications, permit issuance, grievance day outcomes, and highway department projects. Key resolutions included the adoption of a records retention schedule, the authorization to sell surplus equipment, the inter-town sale of a plow truck, the reclassification of a highway department position to part-time, and the procurement of municipal insurance. Discussions were also held regarding the town's insurance policy renewal, potential cyber security coverage, local laws concerning data and battery moratoriums, and draft regulations for transient rental properties.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of bills and claims, reports from various town departments, and the acceptance of a bid for electrical services. Resolutions were passed to transition full-time highway employees over age 65 to a Medicare-tailored insurance plan and to reduce or cease the plowing of County roads, which includes a reduction in the number of highway department staff. Furthermore, the board initiated the process to hold public hearings regarding proposed local laws to extend the terms of office for the Town Clerk and Town Highway Superintendent. Other discussion topics included draft local laws regarding energy storage and data system moratoriums, as well as plans for a community event at the Campbell Cemetery.

The board conducted an organizational meeting covering several administrative and operational topics. Key discussions included updates to the building permit fee schedule, the establishment of a policy for charging residents for new or additional driveway culvert pipes, and the scheduling of a town-wide cleanup day. Budget modifications were authorized, and the board reviewed reports from various town officers, including updates on road projects, town website ADA compliance, insurance policy changes, and the potential adoption of new local laws regarding livestock and term extensions for the Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The board discussed department reports, including updates on culvert repairs, highway department advocacy, and Madison County's potential takeover of code enforcement and dog control services. A resolution was passed to provide a one-year temporary waiver on commercial cell tower and antenna building permit fees. The board also authorized the purchase of a permanent easement from Madison County for the Stone Mill Brook bridge construction. Additionally, the board discussed potential moratoriums and local laws regarding standalone battery sites for solar projects, animal control regulations, and future plans for a town cleanup day and a tire disposal event. An executive session was held to discuss personnel issues, and bridge repair funding options through the Senator's office were reviewed.

The board reviewed and approved the payment of bills and claims, and accepted hours for the Code Enforcement Officer. Discussions included traffic safety concerns regarding parking near a church, a proposed bridge project on Deep Springs Road, ongoing challenges with retrieving materials from the former supervisor, and a potential Aflac insurance offering for town employees. Additionally, Madison County initiatives regarding the consolidation of code enforcement and dog control, as well as Amish safety, were discussed. Resolutions were adopted to modify the 2026 town budget, remove the former supervisor from banking accounts, establish a twice-monthly pay period schedule for the Highway Superintendent, and discuss future building permit fee updates, including those for battery sites.