City Council

Town of Denmark June 20, 2022 Agenda Meeting Called to Order at 6:00 PM Pledge – Led by Highway Superintendent Patrick Mahar Role Call – Clerk Greene Approval of May 16, 2022, Meeting Minutes Approval of tonight’s agenda Public Hearing on a proposed Fire Protection Contract between the Town of Denmark, the Village of Copenhagen, and the Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department Inc for a six-month term (July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.) Public Comment Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board approves payments of General Fund Abstract # 656 dated June 20, 2022, paid prior claim # 127 totaling $2,936.29 , new claim #128 - 146 totaling $10,856.43. Total of all claims $ 13,792.72. Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board approves payments of Water District Abstract #81, dated June 20, 2022, claim #9 . Total of all claims $25.00 . Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board hereby rescinds Resolution 78 of 2022 that moved $500 from the General Fund to A5132.4 for flower garden materials, effective immediately.. Reports of Departments: A. Dog Control Office – Nick Astafan, Report of May 2022 B. Zoning & Planning a. Planning Board – No meeting b. Deputy ZEO, Kevin Gaines May 2022 Zoning Report c. Discussion of possible IMA for Zoning and possible amendments to Zoning Law – Fred Wadsworth C. Assessor – William Vargulick a. Discussion of Veterans exemption D. Town Clerk – Prudence Greene’s Clerk and Tax Collection Reports of May 2022 a. Correspondence i. Letter from Lewis County Board of Elections ii. Letter from Village of Copenhagen: Approval for new Breyette connection to Water District 1 iii. RACOG Report for June 2022 submitted by Mickey Dietrich iv. Email from Lewis County Youth Bureau funds available v. Discussion of Sam’s Club renewal vi. NYS EFC Invoice for Water District 1, Year 1 loan payment Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Scott M. Doyle to make a wire transfer in the amount of $9,555.64 to M&T Bank for the year one loan payment, Loan ID: 6115, for Water District 1, Project No.: D0-18020, and further directs that the payment once made, be recorded as a paid prior on the July 2022 Water District 1 Abstract, with funds to be drawn from budget code SW9730.6. Page 1 of 3  Town of Denmark June 20, 2022 Agenda E. Superintendent of Highways & Special Districts – Patrick Mahar a. Update of department activity b. Budget Report c. Voucher Report Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board approves payments Highway Department, Abstract # 698 , dated June 20, 2022, claim #103 - 119, total of all claims $ 42,678.39. F. Supervisor’s Report a. North Country CPA – Financials b. NYMIR Risk Management Answered c. Tires picked up; invoice amount $2936.26 Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board approves transfer of $2936.26 from Supervisor Salary A1220.1 to Garage Contractual A5132.4 for repayment of “paid prior” invoice #91224, voucher #127 for Geiter Done of WNY Inc. to remove all waste tires from the property. d. Letter from NYS DOT – Shared Services Agreement Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Scott M. Doyle to sign a Share Services Agreement between NYSDOT and the Town of Denmark, for a period of ______ years. G. Old Business a. Building Doors update – Installation in July Electrical Work is Complete b. Court Office Doors & Secondary Exit for Court Clerk Discussion & Quote Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Scott M. Doyle to sign and accept quote #438664 for B.R. Johnson LLC in the amount of $4,831.95 for replacement of the Court’s office doors and an additional door to be placed between the Town Clerk’s office and the Court Clerk’s office. c. Technology Upgrade Update – Councilman Wadsworth d. Ethics Board Policy Adoption Resolution _____ Of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Denmark Code of Ethics Handbook, effective June 20, 2022. e. Town of Denmark Grounds Maintenance & Clean up progress update? Old culverts? Brush Pile (chipping), Recliners f. Town Credit Card g. Raise Parking Lot 4” & Pave It? Cost Estimate? H. New Business a. Seek RFP for Estimate for Front Walk – In floor heat to prevent snow buildup (ARPA Funds) b. Seek RFP for Front Wind Block (ARPA Funds) Page 2 of 3  Town of Denmark June 20, 2022 Agenda c. Use of ARPA Funds to raise parking lot, pave, create handicapped parking, handicapped parking signage, parking lot marking. (ARAP Funds) d. Seek proposal to repair exterior cement board, to redo interior entrance of lower-level entrance. e. Seek RFP for Removing Garden & Installing 4 Ballards surrounding well casing f. Property Acquisition for public park in Deer River I. Executive Session for Contract Negotiations Resolution _____ Of 2022: Whereas the Town of Denmark Town Board having held a Public Hearing on the proposed July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, Fire Protection contracts between the Town of Denmark, the Village of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated. Motion to adjourn Page 3 of 3