Town of Shelburn

The council meeting covered various topics, including the election of officers for 2025, appointments to the Shelburn Park Board and Redevelopment Commission, and the hiring of a town attorney. A public hearing for an OCRA grant was scheduled. The council also discussed and approved the purchase of a new heater for the sewer plant, tabled a contract with the Sullivan County Humane Society, addressed a complaint regarding a lack of bid invitation for a large pipe and equipment order, and approved several invoices. A discussion took place regarding the need for a new police vehicle, and the council decided to have the current vehicle serviced instead of purchasing a new one. The council also addressed smoke testing of the sewer system and reviewed a conflict-of-interest form. Finally, the council approved new fuel cards for town vehicles and payment for liquor license violations.

The Shelburn Town Board meeting included a utility report covering water and wastewater. The water report discussed the upcoming annual LSLI submittal, a broken pressure relief valve on well 2, and a communication renewal quote including directional antennas. The wastewater report noted the successful management of a recent oil incident.

The Shelburn Town Board meeting covered a utility report, including updates on water and wastewater systems. The water system update included discussion of the upcoming annual LSLI submittal, the need to make inventory available to the public, and the replacement of a pressure relief valve. The wastewater update included information on upcoming E-coli testing, a clogged sewer line requiring further attention, and the ordering of chemicals.

The council meeting addressed several key issues, including approval of a service agreement and antenna kits from RAFA Systems LLC for $4,192.00. The council also approved the financial commitment of $84,243.25 for CCMG 2025-1 projects, totaling an estimated cost of $336,973. A mowing bid list was approved and advertised. An invoice for snowflake removal was approved, while another invoice from Shad Akers was tabled. An ordinance was adopted to increase the hourly wage of an employee. Invoices from Trident and the Shelburn Fire Department were approved. The council discussed a fire hydrant installation request and tabled a discussion on building a storage facility. Quotes were approved for surveying Dawson's Pond property and security cameras at the east park. A two-year contract with the Humane Society of Sullivan County was approved. Quotes were requested for repairs at the Community Building. The council discussed the Bank Roof and green building repairs. A quote for electrical work at the Shelburn Ball Diamond was approved. Finally, the council approved hiring Bakertilly for a Water and Sewer Rate Study.

The council reviewed and decided on bids for handicap parking, sidewalk, and gravel parking lot projects. A bid for water pipes and supplies was awarded to Utility Supply Co., with remaining funds allocated to SDR purchases. Several resolutions and ordinances were adopted, including those related to budget appropriations, employee wages, and the transfer of funds. A bid for tree removal and trimming at the Town Park was accepted from Triple A Lawn & Landscape.