Michele Hobart

The board meeting agenda includes the welcome of a new police officer and an increase in 911 sign mailing fees. Key business items involve the transition of the town audit to the 2024/2025 period and updates regarding property at 584 Main Street. The board addressed resignations from the Ambulance Department and a request for a livestock wash area for the Youth Fair. Additionally, the agenda covers updates on grant information, the Comprehensive Plan Committee, and several resolutions concerning fire district laws, the climate smart community program, ambulance equipment purchases, ambulance fee amendments, and various administrative appointments.

The board addressed several administrative and operational items, including the authorization of multiple contract renewals for health care, IT services, and Advanced Life Support services. The meeting covered the approval of budget amendments for various expenditure accounts, the appointment of a Supervisor Secretary/Human Resources position, and the engagement of a new bookkeeping and payroll service provider following staff resignations. Additionally, the board accepted EDU billing documentation and reviewed an ongoing unsafe building proceeding.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters including updates to meeting procedure rules, the authorization of a paramedic services agreement with Greene County, and a film request from Clashing Productions Inc. Personnel actions were a primary focus, including the appointment of a court security officer, the hiring of a full-time ambulance administrator, a full-time supervisor clerk, and a part-time ambulance driver, as well as wage increases for ambulance employees. Additionally, the board discussed a revised fee schedule for the Planning Board, the hiring of a CPA for the annual court audit, a notary stipend allocation change, and a violation regarding the Cairo Water District. An unsafe building recommendation for 584 Main Street was also addressed.

The board discussed unsafe building procedures, snow day operational procedures, and received a FEMA COVID-19 reimbursement notification. Public comments addressed local solar farm zoning and school district correspondence. Resolutions were passed regarding 2025 budget amendments, acceptance of the Supervisor's report, and an increase in 2026 ambulance transport fees. The board scheduled the 2026 re-organizational meeting, approved bill payments, authorized holiday pay for the budget consultant, and accepted water penalties. Additionally, the board passed a resolution supporting the federal Energy Choice Act and opposing state-mandated natural gas bans. Final actions included approving the purchase of two new highway plow trucks and the hiring of a full-time Justice Court Office Administrator Assistant.

The board meeting focused on the approval of a shared services agreement between Greene County and the Town of Cairo Highway Department, authorization to advertise for a full-time maintenance helper position, and the approval to solicit requests for quotes regarding sidewalk repairs. Additionally, committee reports were provided covering parks, buildings, grounds, water, sewer, ambulance services, highway department operations, insurance, animal control, community facilities, code enforcement, and public safety.