TOWN OF FORESTPORT
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FORESTPORT TOWN HALL
10275 State Rte. 28, Forestport, N.Y. 13338
November 16, 2022

PRESENT: Supervisor Entwistle
Councilwoman Kardash
Councilwoman Verschneider
Councilman Scouten
Councilwoman Abrial

ABSENT: No members of the Town Board were absent.

RECORDING SECRETARY: Tracy Terry, Town Clerk

CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:44 PM by Supervisor Entwistle.

ABSTRACTS:
GENERAL:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #11, Vouchers #574- #629 in the amount of $67,356.51.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/ 0 absent MOTION CARRIED
HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilman Scouten to pay Abstract #11, Vouchers #420- #466 in the amount of $34,267.12.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
TOWN BOARD EXCROW:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to pay Abstract #11, Vouchers #3- #4 in the amount of $100.00
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
PLANNING BOARD ESCROW:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #11, Vouchers #13- #14 in the amount of $200.00.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED

TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to accept the minutes from the:
Town Board Regular Meeting- October 19, 2022
Area Variance Hearing: David Corrigan- October 19, 2022
Preliminary Budget Hearing: November 3, 2022
5 ayes/ 0 nays//0 absent MOTION CARRIED

REPORTS
TOWN CLERK REPORT
JUSTICE REPORT
PLANNING REPORT
DOG REPORT
CODES REPORT
SUPERVISOR REPORT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to approve the reports as a whole.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
NOCCOG:
Lisa Bellinger, of NOCCOG went over the announcements.
OLD BUSINESS BOARD:
• Budget Adoption: Supervisor Entwistle went over the taxes.
General: .20 cents/1,000
Highway: .90 cents/1,000. Last year was $1.14/1,000
Fire: .85 cents/1,000. Last year was .79cents/1,000.
Ambulance: .31 cents/1,000. Last year was .27 cents/1,000
Taxes are $2.26/1,000, which is under the tax cap. Supervisor Entwistle thanked the Board, Bookkeeper, Dawn Campbell, Town Clerk, Tracy Terry, Clerk for all their help.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to adopt the 2023 Budget.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
• Mrs. Fessler: Supervisor Entwistle stated the Board had the opportunity to discuss it with the Town Attorney, the Association of Towns and other towns. They do not have a responsibility to property owners, so public funds can’t be used to reimburse her. The suggestion was to go through small claims court to get the money from the contractor. Discussion took place.

• David Corrigan Variance:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to approve the variance for Mr. Corrigan.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS BOARD:
• BAR Reappointment
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to reappoint Justin Wilcox for another five years.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
• Senior Trip/Lunch: Councilwoman Verschneider has a senior trip lined up to the Lyons Falls Christmas at Florissante on December 3rd with a luncheon at Awesome Country. There is a movie at the Town Hall in the gym at 1pm to watch Elf. He thanked Councilwoman Verschneider for the work she has done with the Senior program.
• Worker’s Comp Quotes: WB Payne is processing quotes.
• Variance Request-Compoli:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to schedule a Variance Hearing regarding a side lot setback for a shed for Mr. and Mrs. Compoli on December 21, 2022, at 6:15.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:
• Jeannie Wolcott discussed the Open House at the old Art Gallery. She also stated Ashley Galligan is going to be an asset for Forestport, she is doing the art and yoga with the children in the Town of Forestport. She mentioned the Light up Christmas Parade in Forestport December 11th. The Wigwam does the toy drive on December 3rd. Susan O’Meara is starting a book club at the Woodgate Library. and it begins January 10th.
• Supervisor Entwistle stated the Community Hall in Woodgate may have some activities planned this winter.
• Supervisor Entwistle stated there is a growing interest regarding a St. Patrick’s parade in Forestport.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to adjourn the meeting.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.
Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry

Forestport Town Clerk