Town of Rockland

The meeting included discussions regarding correspondence on Homeland Security and emergency services planning, as well as a municipal partnership grant opportunity with a March 6th deadline. Old business involved the Rail Trail design review and funding for the Little Beaverkill project through a federal grant. New business featured the appointment of Glenn Gabbard as the Delegate for the Association of Towns, with subsequent resolutions authorizing significant modifications to the 2025 General Fund Budget, the Roscoe Sewer Budget, and approving the payment of abstract bills for General, Highway, and various Sewer and Water districts. Department heads provided updates on water/sewer main shutdowns, highway hiring, salt delivery, and road cleanup constraints due to recent storms.

The meeting commenced with a Due Process Hearing concerning the property at 222 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY, which concluded with a recommendation and subsequent resolution to move forward with demolition due to public safety concerns. Tweedie Construction was designated as the contractor for the demolition, which was authorized effective immediately. Key resolutions passed included authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) Grant Agreement for Water Meter Replacement, committing the required 25% local match of $190,667, and determining the project to be a Type II action under SEQRA, exempting it from further environmental review. The board also ratified an Emergency Clarifier Contract agreement with NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for WWTP repairs, authorized the advertisement for bids for emergency clarifier work, transferred $100 in petty cash between two judges, and modified the 2026 Budget concerning the Highway Fund entries. Further actions involved allowing a 6-month payment plan for the water and sewer bill at 39 Dubois Street, crediting the sewer account for 83 Rockland Road, and reviewing cybersecurity needs and grant committee volunteer opportunities. Department heads provided updates on water system protection, auctioning a Dodge back, ordering sand and tires, and training schedules.

The meeting addressed correspondence including a Sullivan County Soil & Water WQIP grant opportunity and notices from NYSEG. Key resolutions included authorizing advertising for the Sullivan County Democrats Bicentennial Edition and hiring Northeast Timber Services to oversee timber harvesting on water district properties. Old business involved discussion on a water meter issue for Ramolo's House and the purchase of the Goldstein Property to enhance the Riverwalk Project. New business covered a Department of Health Sampling violation in the LMW district, a decision against granting further payment extensions for a Knoll Road property overage, and authorizing a Budget Modification for the Highway Fund. Department heads reported on generator issues at 66 Rockland Road, maintenance needs such as pump gelling and replacing aging equipment, and an incident involving an employee hitting a civilian's car. A resolution was passed to purchase a new bucket truck using funds from a previously sold vehicle. The session concluded with an executive session, followed by the termination of Diana Marty as dog control officer due to non-performance.

The meeting commenced with the rescinding of Resolution #140-2025 and Resolution #141-2025 due to publication errors. Public hearings were conducted for the RSTP Emergency Clarifier Project, Local Law #2--2025 regarding zoning and subdivision laws, and the 2025 Supplement to the Town of Rockland Comprehensive Plan. Key discussions involved a recent meeting with DEC regarding notice of violations for the clarifier project, which necessitated a back-up plan, potentially increasing permit points and requiring emergency funding repayment. The board adopted Local Law #2--2025 and passed a resolution authorizing the increase and improvement of facilities for the Roscoe Sewer District, estimated at $301,500, to rehabilitate a failed clarifier. Further actions included adopting the supplement to the Comprehensive Plan, appointing Kelly Bertholf as full-time court clerk, adding members to the Riverwalk Committee, ending summer/seasonal employment, hiring a part-time maintenance worker, approving the purchase of a Dodge Ram truck for the Building Department due to the Code Enforcement Vehicle breakdown, addressing a courthouse parking rent increase, approving Russell Budd's RSTP Contract, and making several modifications to the 2025 General, Highway, LMW, LMS, and RS Budgets. The session concluded with the approval of Abstract #24 for bills and an executive session.

The meeting included correspondence detailing a planned water shutoff for repairs and acknowledging Christmas cards. Old business involved a review of the Town of Rockland Code of Conduct for the upcoming year. New business included the reappointment of Ed Walsh to the Board of Assessment Review for a term ending September 30, 2030, and a discussion regarding more restrictions for construction codes in New York State. Department heads provided updates: the Highway Superintendent reported fixed heat tapes and concerns about a smelly pump requiring investigation, while noting low salt reserves necessitating a budget extension. The Water & Sewer Superintendent reported on several water line breaks occurring on the customers' side over the weekend. Finally, Abstract #25 bills for various Town funds, including General, Sewer, and Water accounts, were approved.