Jonathan L. Fish

The board authorized the prepayment of an invoice to Mountain Ink for screen-printed apparel for the youth program. They also approved the hiring of an additional cook for the Summer Food Program due to scheduling unavailability of current staff and amended the hiring terms for counselors participating in the summer youth program to waive certain certification requirements. Additionally, a council member provided a report regarding the ProcellaCOR treatment for the lake.

The board approved financial reports including voucher audits and operating statements. Key actions included awarding a bid for a prefabricated two-bay garage for the food scrap collection facility, setting wages for summer youth program and beach staff, and amending the purchase price for disc golf baskets. The board also authorized several budget amendments for public safety, recreation, and equipment repairs. Furthermore, the board approved an agreement for watermilfoil treatment in Minerva Lake, hired additional summer program cooking staff, and updated the project scope and funding for gym and cabin renovations. The highway department was authorized to contract for road reclamation work, and the purchase of a new compact track loader was approved.

The board meeting addressed staffing and payroll matters regarding the Minerva Youth Program. The board entered an executive session to discuss these personnel topics. Following the executive session, the board approved resolutions to hire and amend the hiring of specific summer staff members for the youth program, ensuring compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations.

The board meeting agenda includes several resolutions for consideration, specifically the recognition of a citizen of the year, a contract with Gorman for the reclamation of North Woods Club Road, and the submission of an LWRP grant. Additionally, the agenda covers the hiring of staff for summer positions, including summer cooks, beach staff, and MYP staff, alongside updates from the supervisor and highway superintendent.

The Board approved the abstract audit of vouchers and various operating and financial reports for the month. Action was taken to reject all bids received for the town gym building project and to authorize the advertisement for bids for a prefabricated two-bay garage for the composting facility. The Board authorized budget amendments and the purchase of disc golf baskets for the recreation area. Additionally, the board approved prepayments for engineering culvert plans and gym foundation work, hired summer staff for the youth program, beach, and campground operations, and authorized financing for a new highway chassis and equipment. Several department reports for April 2026 were accepted, and public comments were addressed regarding infrastructure repairs.