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PRESENT:
Supervisor Entwistle
Councilwoman Kardash
Councilwoman Verschneider
Councilman Scouten

ABSENT:
Councilwoman Abrial

RECORDING SECRETARY:
Tracy Terry, Town Clerk

CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:49 PM by Supervisor Entwistle.

ABSTRACTS:

GENERAL:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by
Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #6, Vouchers #296- #356 in the amount
of $61,428.81.

Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by
Councilwoman Verschneider to pay Abstract #6, vouchers #198- # 237 in the
amount of $22,800.93.

Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilman
Scouten to accept the minutes from the:
Town Board Regular Meeting- May 18, 2022
Public Hearing: Eckels Variance- May 18, 2022
Public Hearing: Local Law #1 of 2022-May 18, 2022
Public Hearing: Road Closures “Old Forestport Days” and Lighting
On White Lake”- May 18, 2022
Public Hearing: Local Law #2 of 2022- June 2, 2022

Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

REPORTS:
TOWN CLERK REPORT
JUSTICE REPORT
PLANNING REPORT
DOG REPORT
SUPERVISOR REPORT

Supervisor Entwistle stated there was an issue with a dog and Craig brought the
dog to the Boonville Kennel instead of driving it to the Humane Society. Craig
suggested the Town of Forestport create an agreement with the Town of Boonville to use
the kennel for their dogs. Supervisor Entwistle stated they have to run it by the Attorney
and the Boonville Town Board has to discuss it.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman
Verschneider to approve the reports as a whole.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

NOCCOG:

OLD BUSINESS BOARD:
• Local Law #2 of 2022:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by
Councilman Scouten to approve Local Law #2 of 2022.

Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

• Camp Nazareth: There are 31 children signed up for camp this year. Supervisor
Entwistle thanked those who donated money pre-covid for children to attend
camp this year.
• Summer Recreation: Notices were posted that the town was looking for
applicants for the Summer Recreation program. Only one application was
received. Next year, the Town Board will start putting feelers out in the Fall after
budget time.
• Wildcat Program: This is on hold until next month.
• Master Plan Update: June 1st was the first meeting and Supervisor Entwistle
stated it was productive. There is another meeting scheduled at the end of July.
There currently is not a contract for the grant money.
• Website Launch: Supervisor Entwistle stated the website should be launching
soon and Tracy, the Town Clerk has done a nice job with the website. People will
be able to sign up for email updates.
• Eckels Variance:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by
Councilwoman Verschneider to approve the Eckels Variance.

Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

NEW BUSINESS BOARD:
• NYMIR Renewal: The total is $34,523.00 and hasn’t changed much within the
last 5 years. Barb Curry, W.B. Payne representative and Dorothy, the Highway
Clerk do an excellent job.
• Fireworks: The Town budgeted $2,200.00 for fireworks, but with the increase in
gas prices, this year the fireworks will cost $2,800.00. Councilwoman
Verschneider asked about getting donations for the fireworks. Supervisor
Entwistle stated the same businesses are always asked to donate. He suggested the
possibility of donation cans at local businesses for next year. He also mentioned
there is money from the stickers that were sold a couple years ago that can be
used towards the fireworks.
• Planning/Zoning Grant: The Planning Board would like to do a major overhaul
of the Site Review Law to make it more up to date with climate smart
implemented. There is $100,000.00 available. Jen, the grant writer is an
independent grant writer.
• Excellus Insurance: Supervisor Entwistle received the letter from Excellus and
they are asking for a 14.26% increase on health insurance.
Plan Current With Increase__Total increase Employee Share
Platinum: $930.58/mo. $1063.28 $132.70 $463.28
Gold: $784.43/mo. $896.29 $111.85 $296.29
There are currently 8 employees on the health insurance.

• Supervisor Entwistle read a letter aloud complimenting the Highway men and
women.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilman
Scouten to enter into Executive Session to discuss highway negotiations.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
The Board returned from executive session at 7:45 with no action taken.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman
Verschneider to adjourn the meeting.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm by Supervisor
Entwistle.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy M. Terry
Forestport Town Clerk