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Town Board Workshop Meeting held October 16, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, Schroon Lake, New York Present: Supervisor: Catherine L. Moses Councilmen: Roger Friedman, Donald Sage, Sharron Tyrrell, Clara Phibbs Hwy. Super.: Michael Marnell Town Clerk: Janice Tyrrell Also Present: List Attached
When the meeting was called to order, Trish from Burnham Associates was present to discuss health insurance for the employees. After discussion of the health insurance, the board then reviewed the preliminary budget to page 11. Don moved a resolution to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 PM, seconded by Clara; carried.
OCTOBER 23, 2007 – SPECIAL BOARD MEETING When the October 23rd workshop budget meeting was called to order at 1:05 PM, Judge Strothenke and her clerk, Cindy Anslow, were present to give reasons for requesting higher salaries. The Judge also request permission to purchase security equipment that is needed for the justice court on a grant. Don moved a resolution granting the judge permission to apply for the grant for the security items needed, seconded by Roger; carried. Dana Shaughnessy, Code Enforcement Officer, was present asking for an increase in salary. This will be Dana’s fourth year in the position. Ed Donnelly, representing the Veterans, presented the Board with proposed Veterans’ monument plans. Clara moved a resolution to approve the proposed plan for the Veterans’ monument, and to allocate$25,500 in the budget, seconded by Sharron; carried. The Library committee proposed that the librarian receive mid point salary and a full-time position. Charles Hall, Highway Mechanic, also feels he is entitled to a salary increase to compensate for his expertise, and to compensate for the use of his own tools. Don moved a resolution to advertise for elected officials’ salary as proposed, seconded by Clara, carried Don moved a resolution to transfer Rich Hall from Parks to the Recycling Center, effective November 1st, 2007, at the rate of pay he is currently being paid at the Recycling Center, seconded by Roger; carried. Sharron and Clara – opposed, Cathy was in favor of the resolution. The Board discussed the Judge and her clerk’s proposal and made no decision at this time. The board feels that the library needs clarification of what they are asking for. The workshop meeting was adjourned at 5:30 - PM.
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