Marcia Adams

The board meeting included a proclamation, a review of community service and administrative reports, and the authorization of various claims and agreements. Key business included declining Monroe County Community Development Block Grant funds, authorizing fireworks and celebration agreements for July 4th, approving change orders for the Town Hall Renovation project, and soliciting bids for professional cleaning services for police, highway, and sewer departments.

The board authorized the town to decline Community Development Block Grant funds as the specific project will now be funded by the state. Contracts were approved with Young Explosives for fireworks and with the Skycoasters for a musical performance for the July 4th celebration. Additionally, the board approved a change order for the Town Hall renovation project and authorized the solicitation of bids for professional cleaning services for the Police and Highway/Sewer departments.

The board discussed community feedback regarding the Town Hall Renovation Project, specifically focusing on Phase II site improvements and concerns about tree removal, parking expansion, and the need for a more transparent and holistic planning process involving public input. The board also reviewed and passed a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Zoladz Construction Company, Inc. for the Phase II construction services, while including specific modifications to reduce parking spaces and preserve certain trees as requested by community members.

The board addressed concerns regarding Phase 2 of the Town Hall renovation project, specifically focusing on tree removal, parking expansion, and a lack of integrated planning for future public and recreational amenities. Various communications from residents and the Conservation Board were reviewed, urging a pause in the project to allow for a more transparent, inclusive design process and better community input. The board also reviewed a resolution to authorize an agreement with Zoladz Construction Company, Inc. for site work related to the project.

The board discussed communications from multiple residents and stakeholders requesting a pause on the Phase 2 and Phase 3 designs of the Town Hall renovation project. Furthermore, the board reviewed a proposal to authorize the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Zoladz Construction Company, Inc. for construction services related to the Town Hall Renovation Project Phase 2 Site Work, including provisions for change orders.