TOWN OF LEWIS

SPECIAL MEETING

September 7, 2011

6:05 P.M.

Present: D. Blades, Supervisor; C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt. S. Denton, Councilmen; E. Hutchins, DPW; J. Pierce, Town Clerk

J. Monty – Damages and priorities from Hurricane Irene

E. Hutchins – Discussion of roads and bridges as per attached list

Discussion of account balances and how to finance costs for necessary repairs

Motion to adjourn at 7:15 PM until September 13, 2011 or call of chair

Monty/Sweatt All in favor

TOWN OF LEWIS

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

7:00 P.M.

Present: D. Blades, Supervisor; C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt. S. Denton, Jr; Councilmen; E. Hutchins, DPW; J. Pierce, Town Clerk

Others: Glen Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, Lanita Smith, Keith Lobdell, VN Reporter, Bob Hafner, Jerry Spooner and Kathy Linker

Pledge of Allegiance

Motion to approve August 9, 2011 regular and September 7, 2011 Special Board minutes

Monty/Denton All in favor

Bob Hafner – Glens Falls Attorney – presentation to Town Board re: Municipal attorney - $160.00 per hour – does Water, Sewer and Other special districts and bond financing – Maark Schachner deals with APA Environmental issues, Article 7 cases Bonds or Bans – What we are doing – Cost – other Funds being used – 5 yrs or less or more than 5 – 60 day timw period – 20 days for $5000 or less.

Motion to approve August 2011 Supervisors Financial Report

Sweatt/Martin All in favor

Public Comment – Kathy Linker – Pave at least part of road – put calcium down

Correspondence - Landfill transfer station report

Motion that the August Landfill report be accepted

Denton/Sweatt All in favor

Water Collectors report

Supervisors travel for August

Supervisors calendar for October

Info from Adirondack Tobacco Free Network

Thank you letter from Literacy Volunteers of Essex/Franklin Counties

Aug 11 letter from FEMA – Individuals denied for April flood

County Population change 2010 census

Letter from DOT re: Roscoe Road Speed limit

Special Olympics – Polar Bear Plunge

Rabies Fall Clinic schedule

ECH hunters Health Screening

E-mail regarding property eyesores

Handout re: Irene Claims

ACAP Disaster relief Funds

NYS Disaster Assistance Handbook

DPW Report – Overview of Irene work progress

Motion of appreciation to Eldred and highway crew for work during Irene cleanup

Monty/Unanimous second

Motion of appreciation to Moriah Shock for assistance after Irene with cleanup

Monty/Unanimous second

Motion of appreciation to Jim Pulsifer for use of Front End Loader and Firewood donated to Town

Monty/Unanimous second

Old Business - Water District Phase Plan - contact Todd at AES

FEMA finalized – Spring flooding

New business - Hazard Mitigation Plan

RESOLUTION 2011-9-1 ESSEX COUNTY PRE DISASTER MULTIJURISDICTONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

Monty/Sweatt All in favor

Information of Electronic equipment recycling in Town – table for future discussion

RESOLUTION 2011-9-2 AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN ADIRONDACK PARTNERSHIP

Sweatt/Denton All in favor

RESOLUTION 2011-9-3 ACCEPT DEC SMART GROWTH GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000

Monty/Sweatt All in favor

Motion that we surplus a 1989 International Truck 2500 series #L-1

Monty/Denton All in favor

Proclamation of Local State of emergency and extension

Civil War Days Sept 16, 17 and 18 at Lewis Fish and Game

Sat night spaghetti supper and Sun Morn breakfast

Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment: Trust and Agency TA $25,705.02; Highway DA $10,275.41; General Fund $69,868.81; Highway Fund $12,241.93; General Fund $7,502.43; Water Fund SW $939.335; Water Fund $358.69

Martin/Denton All in favor

Motion to adjourn until October 11, 2011 or call of chair.

Monty/Sweatt All in favor

TOWN OF LEWIS

SPECIAL MEETING

September 20, 2011

7:00 P.M.

Present: D. Blades, Supervisor; C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt. S. Denton, Councilmen; E. Hutchins, DPW; J. Pierce, Town Clerk

Discussion of bridge on Carlott Road – Fiddler’s elbow

Eldred – Fuller – est 20’ Span Culvert 12-15’ tall, 1 lane bridge, cost $39,000; Install $20,000 - $30,000 – Order tubes 5 weeks for delivery – have 5 permits done – Johnson Rd, Roscoe Rd, Fiddler’s Elbow

Motion that the Town replace Fiddler’s Elbow Bridge

Monty/Martin - roll call – Martin, Monty, Sweatt, Denton, Blades ALL YES

Motion that the Supervisor be empowered to call Bond Counsel and start borrowing process.

Monty/Denton All in favor

Motion that the Town borrow (Bond) for a maximum amount of $150,000 for road & bridge repair due to Hurricane Irene.

Monty/Martin – roll call – Martin, Monty, Sweatt, Denton, Blades ALL YES

Motion to adjourn until October 11, 2011 or call of chair.