Massena Town Council

Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 MINUTES Public Hearing & Regular Town Council Meeting, Town of Massena Date/Time: Wednesday October 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM Location: Massena Town Hall ATTENDANCE: MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Supervisor Steve O’Shaughnessy X Councilman Albert Nicola X Councilman Robert Elsner X Councilman Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Councilwoman Susan Bellor X ALSO PRESENT: Jeannine Brouse, Town Clerk; Brenda Mossow, Secretary/Bookkeeper; James Murphy, BDC; Donald Meissner; Frank Diagostino, Highway and Airport Supervisor; Eric Gustafson, Town Attorney; Nancy Fregoe and Roger Bennett, Massena Rescue Squad; Members of Massena Meals on Wheels; Members of the Press and Public; Austyn Allen, IT; Natalie Sweatland, Deputy Town Clerk. The Supervisor opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Called to order at 5:30 PM The Supervisor continued the meeting with a 15-Minute Public Comment Period. Public Hearings: Councilman Elsner motion to open the public hearings portion of the meeting at 5:32 PM, seconded by Councilman Carbone.  Public Hearing #1: The Supervisor read the public hearing notice for the Proposed Local Law to Override the Tax Cap. There were no comments from the public.  Public Hearing #2: The Supervisor read the public hearing notice for the Issuance and Sale of Serial Bonds Relating to the The East Massena Water District Repair. There were no comments from the public. Note: Town Attorney Eric Gustafson read the following and requested it be made part of the record of the meeting (See Resolution 133-2021) Resolution 133 2021 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Massena has given due notice the Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the Massena Town Hall, 60 Main Street, Massena, New York for the purpose of considering the Town of Massena’s repair and replacement of greater than 28,700 linear feet of ductile iron water mains in the East Massena Consolidated Water District, pursuant to the Preliminary Engineering Report dated March 22, 2019 and revised August 15, 2019 and October 5, 2021 of Tisdale Associates, Aaron B. Jarvis, P.E., on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Massena which plans are available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the total cost of this improvement, which is not to exceed the sum of $5,370,000.00, is estimated to cost to the average residential user in the District an additional $410.21 per year for a total cost of $769.61; and WHEREAS the replaced water mains have a probable useful life of Forty (40) years; and WHEREAS, the Board has conducted such hearing and taken the comments of those who are interested in the project, and considered the testimony and Preliminary Engineering Report from Aaron B. Jarvis, P.E., now therefore, be it hereby RESOLVED, after such hearing and upon the evidence given thereat, that it is in the public interest to repair and replace greater than 28,700 linear feet of ductile iron water mains in the East Massena Consolidated Water District, pursuant to the Preliminary Engineering Report dated March 22, 2019 and revised August 15, 2019 and October 5, 2021 of Tisdale Associates, Aaron B. Jarvis, P.E., on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Massena, and it is further Page 1|9 Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 RESOLVED, that Tisdale Associates, Aaron B. Jarvis, P.E., shall prepare definite plans and specifications, and make a careful estimate of the expense, and with the assistance of the town attorney or an attorney employed for that purpose, to prepare a proposed contract for the execution of the work, and that the same be put out to bid, upon confirmation of the funding thereof through the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. Motion by Councilwomen Bellor Vote: Second by Councilman Carbone Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Motion is Carried  Public Hearing #3: The Supervisor read the public hearing notice regarding the Dispensing of Cannabis in the Town of Massena.  John MacDougall spoke against having marijuana dispensaries in the Town.  Theodore McKnight spoke in favor of having marijuana dispensaries in the Town. Motion by Councilman Elsner to close the public hearing portion of the meeting, seconded by Councilman Carbone. The Public Hearings portion of the meeting was closed at 6:10 PM. Presentations / Discussions Don Meissner updated Board members on the fishing derbies, showed a video presentation, and provided a monetary breakdown. He thanked everyone who worked so hard to get it all together. Councilman Carbone also gave his thanks to all who helped make it possible. Page 2|9 Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 Resolution 134 2021 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SERIAL BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,370,000.00 OF THE TOWN OF MASSENA, COUNTY OF ST. LAWRENCE AND STATE OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE REPLACEMENT OF DETERIORATED WATER MAINS FOR THE EAST MASSENA CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT, WATER SYSTEM IN THE VICINITY OF RACQUETTE, HAVERSTOCK, TRIPPANY AND SMITH ROADS AND NYS RTE 131 IN THE TOWN OF MASSENA, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 28,700 LINEAR FEET OF DUCTILE IRON PIPE, INLINE WATER VALVES, FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLIES, CORPORATION AND CURB STOPS, COPPER SERVICE LINES AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING ROADWAY, LAWN AND SIDEWALK REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLACEMENT WORK. WHEREAS, the Town Board has decided it is necessary to finance the improvements to the Town's water system, including replacement of deteriorated water mains for the East Massena Consolidated Water District, Water System in the vicinity of Racquette, Haverstock, Trippany and Smith Roads and NYS Rte 131 in the Town of Massena, including replacement of approximately 28,700 linear feet of ductile iron pipe, inline water valves, fire hydrant assemblies, corporation and curb stops, copper service lines and appurtenances, including roadway, lawn and sidewalk repairs associated with the replacement work (the “Project”) at a total estimated maximum cost of $5,370,000.00, and the issuance of serial bonds in a principal amount not to exceed FIVE MILLION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($5,370,000.00); provided, however, that to the extent grants from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Agency, and/or other agencies for such specific object or purpose, the amount of said Serial Bonds shall be reduced dollar for dollar by the amount of such grants; and WHEREAS, the East Massena Consolidated Water District is a water district described in Article 12 of the Town Law and Section 35 of the Local Finance Law, for which the cost of the improvement thereof is generally assessed upon the benefited real property located within such district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE Town of Massena, County of St. Lawrence, State of New York, as follows: 1. There are hereby authorized to be issued Serial Bonds of the Town of Massena, County of St. Lawrence, State of New York, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, said Serial Bonds to be in an amount not exceeding the principal amount of $5,370,000.00, for the specific object or purpose of funding the Project; provided, however, that to the extent that the Town of Massena receives grants from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Agency, and/or other agencies for such specific object or purpose, the amount of said Serial Bonds shall be reduced dollar for dollar by the amount of such grants. 2. It is hereby determined that the issuance of the Serial Bonds constitutes an Unlisted Action as defined by the SEQR regulations of the State of New York and a Negative Declaration has been issued. 3. The total maximum estimated cost of the aforestated objects or purposes is $5,370,000.00. The plan for financing thereof is through the issuance of serial bonds of the Town, as authorized hereunder, in an amount not to exceed $5,370,000; provided, however, that to the extent that the Town of Massena receives grants from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Agency, and/or other agencies for such specific object or purpose, the amount of said Serial Bonds shall be reduced dollar for dollar by the amount of such grants. The Serial Bonds authorized hereunder are to be payable from amounts which shall annually be levied upon all of the taxable real property within the Town, and the full faith and credit of the Town of Massena, County of St. Lawrence, State of New York, are hereby pledged for the payment of said Serial Bonds and the interest thereupon. 4. It is hereby determined that the aforesaid specific object or purpose falls within Section 11.00(a)(1) of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York and that the period of probable usefulness of such object or purpose is forty (40) years. 5. Subject to the relevant provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance and to sell bond anticipation notes, in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds authorized herein, including the renewal of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of the Town of Massena. The bond anticipation notes authorized herein shall be of such terms, form and content, and shall be sold in such manner as may be prescribed by said Supervisor of the Town of Massena, consistent with the relevant provisions of the Local Finance Law and shall be in a principal amount not to exceed $5,370,000.00. The serial bonds authorized herein, and the bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof, shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in Page 3|9 Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor of the Town of Massena shall determine. 6. The validity of the bonds and the bond anticipation notes authorized hereunder may be contested only if: 1) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Massena is not authorized to spend money; or 2) the provisions of the law which should be complied with as of the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication; or 3) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State of New York. 7. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.150-2(d) and (e). Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. 8. There are no bond anticipation notes currently outstanding which have been previously issued in anticipation of the serial bonds. 9. The bond anticipation notes authorized hereunder are not renewal bond anticipation notes and are not issued in anticipation of the sale of serial bonds for an assessable improvement. 10. A summary of this resolution shall be published in the official newspaper or newspapers of the Town, together with a notice from the Town Clerk, substantially in the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. 11. The bond anticipation notes authorized hereunder shall mature one year from the date of issue. 12. The firm of Hancock Estabrook, LLP is hereby retained as Bond Counsel in connection with all obligations to be issued hereunder. 13. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Motion by Councilwomen Bellor Vote: Second by Councilman Carbone Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Motion is Carried Resolution 135 2021 Approval of Minutes (Sept. 15, 2021, Sept. 29, 2021, Oct. 6, 2021, Oct. 13, 2021) Motion by Councilwomen Bellor Vote: Second by Councilman Elsner Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Motion is Carried Resolution 136 2021 Authorizing the Town Supervisor to Execute Water Treatment Service Contract with WaterWise, Inc. for the Town Hall (09/30/2021-09/30/2022) at an annual cost of $2,717.63 Motion by: Councilman Carbone Vote: Second by: Councilwoman Bellor Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Page 4|9 Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 Motion is Carried. Resolution # 137 2021 Authorizing the Town Supervisor to Execute Water Treatment Service Contract with WaterWise, Inc. for the Massena Public Library (09/30/2021-09/30/2022) at an annual cost of $2,032.35. Motion by: Councilman Carbone Vote: Second by: Councilman Elsner Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Motion is Carried. Resolution # 138 2021 Authorizing Purchase of Two Air Packs for the Massena International Airport From Municipal Emergency Services at a total cost of $22,763.54 Motion by: Councilman Carbone Vote: Second by: Councilwoman Bellor Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Motion is Carried. Resolution # 139 2021 Life Flight Contract for Calendar Year 2022 Whereas, North Country Life Flight Inc is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation which is responsible for all aspects of patient care by providing medical equipment, training medical personnel and administering the medical portion utilizing the New York State Police helicopter based in Saranac Lake and private fixed-wing aviation resources; and Whereas, the New York State Police aviation resources do not provide a medically-trained team or medical equipment for patient transports; and Whereas, the people of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and St. Lawrence Counties receive a vital emergency medical service for critically ill and seriously injured patients, and therefore municipal governments are asked to pledge monies for this worthwhile program; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Massena hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into a contract with North Country Life Flight, Inc. for the purpose of operating the medical component of the medevac program, which will serve its residents and visitors, and paying the amount of $3,000, which represents the Town’s share for 2022, and be it further Resolved that the sum of $3,000 is hereby appropriated to Account Number A4560.400 for payment to North Country Life Flight, Inc. Motion by: Councilman Elsner Vote: Second by: Councilman Carbone Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Motion is Carried. Page 5|9 Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 Resolution # 140 2021 Budget and Cash Transfers and Amendments CASH TRANSFER: TRANSFER $500.00 from NBT Bank A/C#****8489 Town of Massena General Fund to NBT Bank A/C#****9842 Town of Massena – Donald LaBaff (This transfer will allow for a portion of the Town’s share of insurance deductibles deposited as needed.) TRANSFER $55,848.64 from - Town of Massena- Rescue Squad Billing A/C#****5913 to Town of Massena General A/C#****8489 at NBT Bank (This transfer will reimburse the Town of Massena for Rescue Squad expenses for the 3rd Qtr 2021.) TRANSER $469,235.73 from Town of Massena – Rescue Squad Billing A/C#****5913 to Town of Massena General A/C#****8489 at NBT Bank. (This transfer will cover the expenses.) TRANSFER $13,242.24 from Town of Massena – Brasher Branch Library A/C#****1460 to Town of Massena General A/C#****8489 at NBT Bank. (This transfer will reimburse the Town of Massena for 3rd Qtr 2021 expenses for the Massena Public Library – Brasher Branch expenses.) TRANSFER $555,221.24 from Town of Massena Town Supervisor Office A/C#****0120 to Town of Massena – Taxiway “C” Rehabilitation (Const) A/C#****3113 at Community Bank. (This transfer is for FAA#7.) TRANSFER $52,883.04 from Town of Massena Town Supervisor Office A/C#****0120 to Town of Massena – Taxiway “C” Rehabilitation (Const)A/C#****3113 at Community Bank. (This transfer is for FAA#8.) TRANSFER $12,724.39 from Town of Massena Supervisor Office A/C#****0120 to Town of Massena – GA Apron Rehabilitation (Const) A/C#****3014 at Community Bank. (This transfer is for FAA#8.) TRANSFER $17,261.94from Town of Massena Supervisor Office A/C#****0120 to Town of Massena – Fence Improvements and Stabilization (Const) A/C#****2081 at Community Bank. (This transfer is for FAA#7.) TRANSFER $14,250.00 from Town of Massena Supervisor Office A/C#****0120 to Town of Massena – Terminal Apron Rehabilitation (Design) A/C#****9822 at Community Bank. (This transfer is for FAA#14 & Final.) BUDGET TRANSFERS: TRANSFER $34,227.26 from Contingent Account A/C# A.1990.000 to the following accounts: A.1220.400 Supervisor Contractual $11,012.81 A.1420.400 Attorney Contractual $22,953.45 A.1620.400.0411 Town Hall Building Contractual. Physical & Drug Screen $261.00 This transfer will cover the over-run in these general ledger accounts. TRANSFER $10,108.61 from Rescue Squad Communications & Utilities A/C#A.4540.400.0401, $8,000 Rescue Squad Insurance A/C#A.4540.400.0404, $5,000.00 Rescue Squad Medical Supplies A/C#A.4540.400.0413, $4,000 Rescue Squad Tools & Equipment A/C#A.4540.400.0416, $2,500 Rescue Squad Recruitment and Retention A/C#A4540.400.0423 to Rescue Squad Admin Expenses (E-5) A/C#A.4540.400.0420 (This transfer will cover the over-run in this general ledger account.) TRANSFER $16,387.76 from Airport Contractual Supplies & Material A/C#A.5610.400.0402 to Airport Contractual Fuel-Jet A A/C#A.5610.400.0408 (This transfer will cover the over-run in these general ledger account.) TRANSFER $10,686.36 from Airport.Contractual Services A/C#A.5610.400.0403 to the following: A.5610.400.0406 Airport.Contractual.ARFF $2,961.53 A.5610.400.0407 Airport Contractual Repairs & Maintenance $7,724.83 (This transfer will cover the over-run in this general ledger accounts.) TRANSFER $21,345.74 from Airport Capital Improvements A/C#A.5610.410 to Publicity Contractual A/C#A.6410.400 (This transfer will cover the over-run in this general ledger account.) TRANSFER $1,485.42 from Snow Removal Contractual A/C#DA.5142.400 to the following: DA.5130.400 Machinery Contractual $446.92 DA.5140.400 Brush & Weeds Contractual $1,038.50 (This transfer will cover the over-run in this general ledger account.) TRANSFER $927.50 from General Repairs Contractual A/C#DB.5110.400 to General Repairs Physical & Drug Screen A/C#DB.5110.400.0411 (This transfer will cover the over-run in this general ledger account.) REQUEST PERMISSION to close the following checking account for closed out grants: Community Bank checking A/C#****7926 Electrical Homerun Reil Papi Replacement Community Bank checking A/C#****2131 ARFF Vehicle Community Bank checking A/C#****1554 Fuel Truck Community Bank checking A/C****7263 Fence Improvements & Stabilization Page 6|9 Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 Community Bank checking A/C****7255 Taxiway C Rehabilitation Design Community Bank checking A/C****4039 Drainage Improvements (Const) Community Bank checking A/C****2066 Taxiway A Rehabilitation Phase 1 Motion by: Councilman Nicola Vote: Second by: Councilman Carbone Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Motion is Carried. Resolution # 141 2021 WARRANT #10 FUND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT A GENERAL $186,032.30 B GENERAL OUTSIDE 7,031.43 DA HIGHWAY 24,794.16 DB HIGHWAY OUTSIDE 233,180.64 HFC FENCE IMPROVEMENTS & STAB (CONST) 248,124.76 HFI TOWN HALL FAÇADE & HWY GARAGE & LIB LIFT 3,603.00 HGR GA APRON REHABILITATION (CONST) 254,982.37 HPC DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2,907.00 HRC TAXIWAY “C” REHABILITATION (CONST) 607,771.31 HRP HOMERUN REIL PAPI 243.38 HTA TERMINAL APRON REHABILITATION 2,000.00 L LIBRARY 26,778.30 SSM SOUTH MAIN STREET SEWER 74.04 SWA E. MASSENA CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT 3,774.95 Total $1,601,297.64 Warrant #9 Checks 49098-49173 $394,336.06 MANUAL CHECKS $1,206,961.58 Total $1,601,297.64 Motion by: Councilwoman Bellor Vote: Second by: Councilman Elsner Aye Nay Abstain Absent Steve O’Shaughnessy X Albert Nicola X Susan Bellor X Samuel Carbone, Jr. X Robert Elsner X Motion is Carried. Committee Reports: Report Submitted by Frank Diagostino: Massena Town Board meeting October 20, 2021 Highway Department: The Pontoon Bridge and Highland roads have been paved, shoulders down and marked. Finished mowing roadsides on October 13, 2021. Cleaned ditch at 183 Fregoe Road, replaced 2 driveways culvert pipes and cleaned ditch Amish farm on Hall road. Mowed cemeteries and Town properties (once). Replaced turbo on unit #22 dump truck. Worked with Tenco on setup of plow equipment on new plow truck unit #53. Installed aprons on driveways 327and 333 on Pontoon Bridge Road. Repaired shoulders on the LaRue road. Repaired wiring harness on highway power broom also repaired hydraulic leak on airport power broom. Worked with Village to remove light pole bases on SH37 across from mall. MED requested help on removal of light pole bases. Picked up various debris on Town roads. Installed new clamps on #51 and #52 dual element air and pre-cleaners. Page 7|9 Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 Prep sand pit for sand haul on October 6, 7 2021. Repaired dozer, replaced straps and shims on left side idler wheel. Sand haul October 12,13,14, 2021. Total 1610 yards, 109 loads, plus five loads of sand to the Massena Airport. Town roads center lines and fog lines have been painted Massena Airport: Boutique Air numbers for September 2021 Enplaned 366, Deplaned 335, Total, landings 156. Cancelled for weather 5, Cancelled other 19, Total cancelled flights 24 for September 2021. Taxiway C rehab completed; painting of markings scheduled week of October 18, 2021. Final inspection will be on Friday October 22, 2021. Fence project completed, will schedule final inspection. MED replaced cable to FAA weather station and glide slope building. Scully Overfill Prevention Monitor has been installed on the Jet-A fuel tank. The Scully Overfill Prevention Monitor system is functioning on both Jet-A fuel trucks along with Jet-A fuel tank. Will submit a close out letter to the FAA that the Massena International Airport meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 407, Automatic Shutdown System. Close out letter sent to the FAA on October 14, 2021. Received a compliance letter from the FAA on the Scully Automatic Shutdown System. Stating the Massena International Airport is in Compliance for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 407 dated October 14, 2021. Implemented new security directive issued by TSA. The Massena International Airport implemented (TVP) Transportation Vetting Portal for vetting Insider Threats week of October 11, 2021. The (ASP) Airport Security Plan has been revised to reflect the change and sent to Federal Security Director Bart Johnson for approval. Working with the FAA and C&S engineering on extinguishing agent (foam) on new testing requirements. Trying to get on ACIP for 2022. Working with the FAA on a response plan for responding to (UAS) unmanned aircraft system interference with airport operations. Plan needs to be submitted by April 20, 2022. Massena Library Repaired parking lot entrance door apron. Massena Museum No issues. Massena Town Hall Open issue. Transfer switch for emergency generator has failed. Transfer switched ordered from Emergency power system. Working with Emergency Power System and MED on scheduling change out of transfer switch. The (9) finding that where found by Jody Wenzel Risk Manager for St. Lawrence County have been address. Completed on October 6,2021, for the Massena Police Department. Massena Rescue Squad No issues. Meet with Pyramid Network Services, Inc at the Town of Massena Water tower on SH37C to review the request to install a cell tower for T-Mobile on the top of the water tower. They will submit an engineering plan to the Town of Massena for approval. Massena Airport Replacement of Fuel Management System on AV-GAS fuel Tank Working with C&S and Baseline King Corporation. Cost approximately $21,000,00, unit is allowable under CARES Act. Report Submitted by Susan Bellor 1. Rescue Squad: The board met on October 12th. Bills have been submitted paid by the town totaling $40,927.60. Members accumulated 864 hours of service in September. Calls were reported for advanced life and basic life support with or without transport totaling 185 for the month, and 1227 for the year, with transported calls down by 4 compared to 2020. Transported calls to other hospitals showed 20 to Canton- Potsdam Hospital. This is 10.9 % of total calls. There are 6 crews on a 5day rotation. The squad members responded to questions referred from local residents. Mayor Tim Ahlfeld also responded to questions from board of managers on the upcoming change from town ownership to village ownership. The next meeting is Tuesday November 9, 2021. 2. Library: The library board met on October 12th via zoom. Monthly business agenda items were completed as usual. The Brasher library has transferred $2,730.89 to cover the cost of salary. The Brasher Library was discussed with reference to the end of the contract December 31st and the resolution was approved to finalize the process. The 2022 budget plan was discussed. Several programs are doing well: the children’s story time outside in the park, the Dungeons and Dragons, the tween book club, and the library had one art show which can be viewed from video at their Facebook page, with the Massena Artists Show to begin on October 23. Alcoa has helped with an action grant of $3,000, and the library this month is also participating with The Grant Give Back Program asking for donations of personal items and cleaning products. The Friends of the Library group is building a steering committee. Training of trustees will be available online through the NCLS website. The negotiations between the town of Massena and Teamsters Local 687 has indicated one meeting has taken place. Their website indicates that anyone in the public may attend their meetings. The next scheduled meeting is November 9th 3. The Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors planned to work on Rocktoberfest selling popcorn. They will meet tomorrow October 21. Page 8|9 Town Board Minutes October 20, 2021 4. The Business Development Council met on October 13th. Liaisons were not present due to budget session with other departments. No minutes received yet. They plan to meet next month on November 10. Old Business New Business Next Scheduled Meeting (November 17, 2021 at 5:30 PM) Closing 15-Minute Comment Period Closing Remarks Executive Session Motion by Councilman Carbone, second by Councilman Elsner to conduct an Executive Session to discuss the employment, financial history of a particular individual. Motion carried unanimously. The Board went into Executive Session at 7:05 PM Returned to Open Session at 8:04 PM Adjourned at 8:05 PM by Unanimous Consent. Respectfully Submitted, Jeannine L. Brouse Page 9|9