Michael Testa

The meeting included reports from various committees and departments, followed by a review of the financial report. Key discussion topics included the boiler maintenance contract, the bid for the Railroad Street bridge project, and a submission request for a water district consolidation grant. New business addressed maintenance for Oakview, a liquor license for Stonebridge, the necessity of a phone system upgrade, police night wages and field training, a pump station upgrade, and a presentation by local author Vincent Palmieri. Additionally, the Board reviewed audited vouchers, correspondence, and held an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

The board issued a proclamation honoring a retiring employee. Key business included the approval to hire a full-time police officer, contracting for seasonal mowing and trimming services at the Town Hall, and supporting the local library's summer programs. Additionally, the board approved fee schedule revisions for a water district project due to cost overruns and authorized the payment of various audited vouchers across several funds. A resolution was also passed to adjust the sale price of a police vehicle to a local fire department, and it was noted that the Railroad Street Bridge Project will be re-bid in the future.

The meeting included reports from the Police Chief and Highway Superintendent, covering staffing challenges, FOIL request procedures, and potential office space leasing to the New York State Office of Community Supervision. The Board declined the Harriett Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway designation due to signage restrictions, approved a junkyard application for Broad Street, and authorized the creation of a maintenance contract for the town hall boiler and vents. Additionally, the Board initiated a bid process for Oakview Cemetery maintenance, accepted the resignation of a police officer, authorized funding for the Frankfort Hill Cemetery, and approved financing for new highway dump trucks. Discussion regarding the West Frankfort Water project, a mandatory audit due to federal and state grant funding, and the lack of bids for the Railroad Street Bridge occurred. Finally, the Board approved bidding for Broad Street Station improvements, a lease agreement with the NYS Parole office, and multiple payment abstracts before entering an executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.

The meeting featured a public hearing regarding a local law on property maintenance, which was subsequently adopted. The Board discussed the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad byway resolution, reviewed department reports from the Police and Highway departments, and appointed a new Deputy Highway Superintendent. Additionally, the Board adopted a six-month moratorium on new solar and wind energy systems, made an appointment to the Board of Assessment Review, accepted the Justice Court audit, and approved several abstracts of audited vouchers. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding personnel and litigation matters.

The meeting commenced with a public hearing concerning the proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2026, the Property Maintenance Law, followed by the regular Town Board Meeting. Key agenda items included discussion on the Library Contribution, Deferred Compensation Program, and the Court Audit for 2025. New business involved the adoption of Local Law No. 1, 2026, the Harriet Tubman Resolution, a one-year extension for the Solar Moratorium effective April 23, 2026, and the approval of a Junkyard License for St Auto Lights LLC. The agenda also covered the appointment of Jerry Meyers to the Board of Assessment Review, the Broad Street Sewer Pump Station Upgrade, boiler/air temperature maintenance, WFW Part #2, exterior light repair/replacement, sand/salt stock, and the approval of the Abstract of Audited Vouchers. The session concluded with board comments and an executive session pertaining to litigation.