Rodger Tompkins

The board meeting covered a wide range of topics, including the Town Hall project update, financial reports, department reports from Highway, Animal Control, Assessor, Code Enforcement, and Tax Collector, committee reports, and citizen comments. Key discussions included the Town Hall project's funding and progress, updates on the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Law, a rescue contract with Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, and dispatch fees from the Village of Saranac Lake. The board also addressed health care insurance issues, cemetery matters, and the status of a lawsuit with Paul Smiths College. Several resolutions were adopted, including authorization to publish public notices, payment to Roger Smith Contracting, and payment of audited vouchers.

The meeting included reports from the Highway Superintendent, Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Town Justice, Code Enforcement Officer, and Assessor. Key discussion points included the Highway Department's winter preparations, the Town Clerk's report on revenue and records management, the Tax Collector's financial status and potential resignation, and the Assessor's progress on data collection. A new credit card use policy was adopted, and the board approved the purchase of additional computer memory for the Code Enforcement Officer. The Reassessment of Town Real Property Project was discussed, along with the Adirondack Regional Airport and Park & Recreation committees' activities. Finally, the board approved the audit of vouchers.

The meeting addressed several key issues. A hearing was held for the property owner of 652 Keese Mills Road regarding the removal of a structure and debris. The 2013 budget was discussed, requiring further cuts to meet the tax levy cap. The budget review included adjustments to health insurance, highway fund allocations, and fire protection district funding. Fund balances were to be used to meet the tax levy cap. The Town Hall project was reviewed, including grant payment delays, direct deposit funds, and boiler maintenance. The Town garage boiler maintenance agreement was also discussed.

The Town Board meeting covered various department reports, including highway maintenance, town clerk activities, tax collection updates, and reports from the town justice, code enforcement officer, and other town officials. Key resolutions included agreements for highway funding, approval of annual contracts for medevac services, senior services, and recreational services, and the establishment of retirement hours for the tax collector. Discussions also included foreclosure bills, fire advisory board meetings, board of assessment review appointments, right-of-way requests, and Adirondack tourism funds. The meeting concluded with the approval of audited vouchers and adjournment.

The meeting included department reports, resolutions for a new plow truck purchase, delegate appointments, and various payments. Discussions covered the Town Hall project payoff, annual contracts for animal control and snowmobile trail maintenance, fire protection services, insurance, and association memberships. Other topics included tax collector reporting, avoidable alarm litigation with Paul Smith's College, self-insurance payments, and New York State and Local Retirement System payments. Committee reports and citizen comments were also addressed.