City Council

Town of Denmark October 17, 2022 Agenda Meeting Called to Order at 6:00 PM Pledge – Led by Supervisor Doyle Role Call – Deputy Clerk Approval of September 18, 2022, Meeting Minutes Approval of October 11, 2022, Meeting Minutes Approval of tonight’s agenda Public Hearing for Local Law 1 of 2022 to Override the 2% Tax Cap. Resolution _____ 0f 2022: Enact Local Law 1 of 2022 to Override Tax Cap WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Denmark, New York has devoted considerable time and attention to budgetary issues for the upcoming fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the Town Board intends to adopt legislation to provide greater financial flexibility during budget deliberation, if needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board for the Town of Denmark, New York as follows: 1. The forgoing recitation is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth hereafter. 2. The Town Board hereby enacts the Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit as being in the best interest of the Town of Denmark. 3. The Supervisor for the Town of Denmark and the Town Clerk for the Town of Denmark their respective agents and employees are authorized to sign all documents and take all steps necessary to enact this legislation. 4. This legislation shall be filed with the New York State Department of State, the President of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; and with the New York State Commission of Taxation and Finance. 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Public Comment Resolution _____ 0f 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board approves payments of General Fund Abstract #660, dated October 17, 2022, new claims 207 - 223 totaling $30,227.28. Resolution _____ 0f 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board approves payments of Water District Abstract #85, dated October 17, 2022, claim #15 in the amount of $25.75. Reports of Departments: A. Dog Control Office – Nick Astafan, Report of September 2022 B. Zoning & Planning a. Planning Board – Minutes of October 4, 2022 b. Deputy ZEO, Kevin Gaines September 2022 Zoning Report Page 1 of 2  Town of Denmark October 17, 2022 Agenda C. Assessor – William Vargulick a. 2023 Exemption Questionnaire b. Memorandum from Lewis County Real Property – BAR meeting #3 to be held 10/17/2022 D. Town Clerk – Deputy Sue Kirch-Corey a. Town Clerks Report of September 2022 b. Correspondence i. Lloyd Woodruff resignation from ZEO position effective 9/27/2022 ii. Katie Zehr resignation from her position as a Planning Board Member effective 10/3/2022 c. RACOG Report for September 2022 submitted by Mickey Dietrich d. RACOG needs updated IMA to include the town of Croghan as a new member Resolution _____ of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board approves Supervisor Doyle signing the IMA allowing the Town of Croghan to join RACOG. E. Superintendent of Highways & Special Districts – Patrick Mahar a. Update of department activity b. Budget Report c. Voucher Report d. Water Testing Report e. Brush Pile Chipping Resolution _____ of 2022: The Town of Denmark Town Board approves payments Highway Department, Abstract # 702, dated October 17, 2022, claim # 168 - 180, total of all claims $14,812.25. F. Supervisor’s Report a. North Country CPA – Financials b. Town Credit Card Policy FNBO needs further information c. Budget Process, Public Hearing for local law is next in the process d. Updates on Grounds Cleanup. Old Sweeper brushes, scrap steel, etc. e. Schedule the public hearings for the 2023 Budget and 2023 Fire Protection contracts (November 9, 2022 at __________pm) G. Old Business a. Waiting on Court Office Doors & Secondary Exit for Court Clerk b. Installing 4 Ballards surrounding well casing progress? c. Clerk Greene will be working with Attorney Burrows on Town Zoning Law Section 1025 Revision. d. Discussions will continue with Fourth Coast H. Executive Session with Legal Counsel Motion to adjourn Page 2 of 2