Crown Point, Town of

The Organizational Meeting involved several procedural and appointment actions. Key activities included administering the Oath of Office to newly elected/re-elected councilpersons and the Highway Superintendent. The Board appointed the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk, and passed a motion to conduct all future meetings under Roberts Rules of Order, except where superseded by Municipal Law. Committee appointments were approved for various town functions. Furthermore, the appointments and terms for numerous town officials were approved, along with the 2026 Town Officials and Salaries. The schedule for future Town Board Meetings was set for the Second Thursday of the month, with auditing at 5:30 pm and the Regular Meeting opening at 6:00 PM. The Board delegated specific duties to various offices and committees, authorized the Supervisor to manage Town-owned lands, and established banking and investment policies. The mileage rate for Town Officials conducting Town Business was set at .725 cents per mile.

The Board meeting addressed several communications, including authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign a contractual agreement for necessary drug testing with Standard Medical Services and authorizing payment to the Adirondack Park Local Review Board for representation in related matters. The Board authorized two payments in lieu of taxes (pilot) agreements for Solar Energy Systems to be signed and approved a payment for weekly fuel tank inspection services for the Highway Department. Furthermore, the Town authorized entering into a shared services agreement with the Town of Minerva for the Code Officer position and approved a payment for technical support related to lead servicing and reporting, as required by New York State. Committee reports included updates on lead/copper questions, mandated wastewater agreements requiring future planning, assessor property entry progress, salt shed grant status for the Highway Department, smooth operation of Code Enforcement, the Youth Commission presentation, and the registration status of the Senior Citizens van. Financial actions included sending support funds to Adirondack Trail Riders for local trails and approving the payment of outstanding General, Highway, Water, and Sewer bills.

A public hearing will be held to discuss overriding the tax levy limit.

This document provides an index of minutes from Town Board meetings held throughout the years 2017-2025. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Town Offices. Links to the minutes for each meeting are provided.

The Town of Crown Point held a Town Board meeting on February 11, 2021, via Zoom. The meeting covered several key items, including the approval of minutes from previous meetings, communications, and the authorization for bill payments. Significant discussion focused on the Zoning Commission's review of the Hamlet area, water system upgrades at the Fish Hatchery and Pearl Street, and the need for clarification on costs and generator capabilities. Wastewater upgrades were also addressed.