Document Type: Minutes

TOWN OF FORESTPORT

SPECIAL WATER DISTRICT #1 MEETING MINUTES

WOODGATE FIRE HALL

12445 State Rte. 28, Woodgate, N.Y. 13494

August 17, 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 6:30 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.

TOWN CLERK MINUTES:

          A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to accept the minutes from the July 20, 2022, Water District #1 Meeting.

                                                   Roll call vote:

                                         Councilwoman Kardash -yes                                             

                                         Councilman Scouten- yes

                                         Councilwoman Abrial – yes

                                         Councilwoman Verschneider-yes

Supervisor Entwistle-yes

BUDGET AMENDMENTS:

A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Vershneider to approve the following budget amendment:

Roll Call Vote:

                                         Councilwoman Kardash -yes                                             

                                         Councilman Scouten- yes

                                         Councilwoman Abrial – yes

                                         Councilwoman Verschneider-yes

Supervisor Entwistle-yes

ABSTRACTS:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #8– Vouchers #99- #109 in the amount of $1,195.96.

Roll Call Vote:

                               Councilwoman Kardash -yes                                             

                               Councilman Scouten- yes

                               Councilwoman Abrial – yes

                               Councilwoman Verschneider-yes

Supervisor Entwistle-yes

WATER REPORT:

          A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to accept the monthly water report.

                                                    Roll Call Vote:

                                         Councilwoman Kardash -yes                                                                                       Councilman Scouten- yes

                                         Councilwoman Abrial – yes

                                         Councilwoman Verschneider-yes

Supervisor Entwistle-yes

OLD BUSINESS:

• Supervisor Entwistle read the following resolution aloud:

A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash pass Resolution #9 of 2022.  

Roll call vote:

                               Councilwoman Kardash -yes                                   

                               Councilman Scouten- yes                                                                                  Councilwoman Abrial – yes

                               Councilwoman Verschneider-yes

Supervisor Entwistle-yes

Supervisor Entwistle read Resolution #10 of 2022 aloud:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to pass Resolution #10 of 2022.

Roll call vote:

                                         Councilwoman Kardash -yes                                             

                                         Councilman Scouten- yes

                                         Councilwoman Abrial – yes

                                         Councilwoman Verschneider-yes

Supervisor Entwistle-yes

• Ted Daktor will be retiring at the end of the year. There is one candidate, Glenn Ballard.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to appoint Glenn Ballard as the new Head Water Operator effective January 1, 2023

Roll call vote:

                     Councilwoman Kardash -yes                                   

                     Councilman Scouten- yes                                                                         Councilwoman Abrial – yes

                     Councilwoman Verschneider-yes

Supervisor Entwistle-yes

NEW BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

          A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to adjourn the meeting.

                                                   Roll call vote:

                                         Councilwoman Kardash -yes                                             

                                         Councilman Scouten- yes

                                         Councilwoman Abrial – yes

                                         Councilwoman Verschneider-yes

Supervisor Entwistle-yes

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry

Forestport Town Clerk

TOWN OF FORESTPORT
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
WOODGATE FIRE HALL
12445 State Rte. 28, Woodgate, N.Y. 13494
August 17, 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 6:43 PM by Supervisor Entwistle.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
GENERAL:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to approve the following budget amendments:

                 Roll call vote:

Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to approve the following budget amendment.

Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
ABSTRACTS:
GENERAL:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #8, Vouchers #419- #469 in the amount of $33,095.83.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #8, vouchers #291- #327 in the amount of $177,251.96.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
$168,000.00 is CHIPS money used to pave the roads. CHIPS is money the State gives Counties and Towns to take care of the roads.

TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to accept the minutes from the:
Town Board Regular Meeting- July 20, 2022
Special Meeting-July 27, 2022

Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
REPORTS
TOWN CLERK REPORT
JUSTICE REPORT
PLANNING REPORT
DOG REPORT
SUPERVISOR REPORT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilman Scouten to approve the reports as a whole.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

NOCCOG:
Lisa Bellinger, of NOCCOG went over the announcements.

OLD BUSINESS BOARD
• Alder Creek Solar Update: David Holly gave a brief update. They have reached a couple hiccups with a couple of landowners. The project is a 2026 COD. A Town Ordinance letter is three months away. Discussion on taxes and a PILOT Agreement will be 3-4 months out. The Town of Forestport will be banding with the Town of Boonville and the School District. Another Open House will be around September or October. The Summer Grant cycle has just wrapped up. Grants were given to The Woodgate Library, Dodge Pratt, and Camp Woodlot.
• Highway Negotiations: They are looking to change the health insurance. It will be a decrease for the Town and the employees. The next meeting is set for September 13, 2022, at 5P.M.
• Round Lake Project: They had a kickoff last week. Bids will be put out in the fourth quarter.
• White Lake Sign: Supervisor Entwistle thanked Pete Webster for the new sign and for doing a fantastic job.
• Master Plan: The Master Plan is with the State at the time. The next meeting will be scheduled with the go ahead from Jen, the Grant writer once the funding from NYS is complete.

NEW BUSINESS BOARD:
• Poll site for elections: August 23, 2022, is the Primary. All voting will take place in Forestport at the Town Hall. There will be no voting in Woodgate for the Primary on August 23rd. Supervisor Entwistle heard this may be a permanent thing, not just Forestport but other towns as well. He sent letters to our Chairman of the Legislators Board, our Legislators, County Executive, and Board of Election stating this is a terrible idea for Forestport because of the senior population and the geographical area. The Executive’s office responded and stated they do not have jurisdiction for the Board of Elections. He spoke with the Board of Elections, and it will be like this for the Primary and probably the General Election. He has asked them to see the total of those voting. There are 360 voters in Woodgate and 800 in the Town of Forestport.
• Woodhull Bridge: There was graffiti under the bridge. Mark Laramie and Rick O’Meara for cleaning up the graffiti quickly.
• Code Enforcement Laws: There are a couple Local Laws that are mandatory. This is tabled temporarily.

• Town Audits: The Tax Collector, Town Clerk and Justice audits have been done and everything is in order. They are viewable in the Town Clerk’s office.

• Truck Bond: They would be bonding for $ 200,383.52 at 3.5% per year. Payments start January 2023.
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to schedule a Public Hearing September 21, 2022, at 6:15 for a Bond Anticipation note for a 2022 Highway Truck.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
• Beechwood Cemetery: People from the public are having issues with conducting business. John Jones has been doing pro bono work for the cemetery. Jim and Matt emptied the garbage barrels and chopped up sticks. Someone from Snowbird Lake is mowing the Cemetery regularly and getting paid for it. Supervisor Entwistle would like to have a Special Meeting, including the current Cemetery Board Members to get the checking account and maps figured out.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to schedule a Special Meeting, September 13, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. to discuss Beechwood Cemetery.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
• Woodhull Road: Councilwoman Verschneider stated a bump on Woodhull Road is getting worse. Supervisor Entwistle stated it is a county road and he will let them know.
• Bike Rack on Dutch Hill Playground: Supervisor Entwistle thanked Wilcor, the Corrigan Family and Chris St. John for the donation of the bike rack on Dutch Hill playground area.
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to adjourn the meeting.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry
Forestport Town Clerk

TOWN OF FORESTPORT
SPECIAL SEWER DISTRICT #1 MEETING MINUTES
WOODGATE FIRE HALL
12445 State Rte. 28, Woodgate, N.Y. 13494
August 17, 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 6:36 pm by Supervisor Entwistle
TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to accept the minutes from the July 20, 2022, Special Sewer District #1 Meeting.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to approve the following budget amendments:

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

ABSTRACTS:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #8– Vouchers #57- #64 in the amount of $5,489.96.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

SEWER REPORT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to accept the monthly sewer report.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
OLD BUSINESS:
• WWIP: There is bond authority to borrow the $350,000. The original plan was to go to the Environmental Facilities Corporation through their Clean Water Fund for 0% over 30 years. This would take several months to close. If the Town goes through the bank, the Town could have the money in a day. The Town is in violation with the DEC on this project because the Engineer has not submitted the full engineering report, but the town cannot submit that until the funding is locked in. Supervisor Entwistle has spoken with Mike Bocci, with the DEC and is waiting to hear back from him.
• Glenn Ballard, Head Sewer Operator
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to appoint Glenn Ballard as the Head Sewer Operator effective January 1, 2023.

Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
• There are two ways to do the classes, online and in person. Glenn thought he would take the classes online and the Laboratory class in Boonville.
NEW BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to adjourn the meeting.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.
Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry
Forestport Town Clerk

TOWN OF FORESTPORT
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
BUCKHORN WATER DISTRICT
WOODGATE FIRE HALL
12445 State Rt. 28, Woodgate, NY 13494
August 17, 2022 @ 6:15 P.M.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDER CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
BUCKHORN WATER DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF FORESTPORT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, New York on the 27th day of July, 2022, duly adopted the Order published herewith calling a Public Hearing on the establishment of a proposed water district in said Town to be known as “Buckhorn Water District” to be held at the Woodgate Fire Hall, in Woodgate, New York on August 17, 2022 at 6:15 P.M., Prevailing Time.
Said capital project for said District and the establishment thereof has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the implementation of which as proposed, as such the Town Board has determined will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects. SEQRA compliance documentation is available on file in the office of the Town Clerk where it may be inspected by appointment during normal office hours; and

Dated: Forestport, New York
July 27, 2022
/s/ Tracy Terry
Town Clerk

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 6:30 pm by Supervisor Entwistle. Supervisor Entwistle read the legal notice aloud.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
• A gentleman from the gallery thanked the Town Board. Supervisor Entwistle stated this was his first time creating a District and it has gone pretty smoothly.
• The Preliminary survey has been done with the 100 feet sketch around the wellhouse with an easement the community will retain ownership of, but the town will have rights to. Andy is in the process of stamping the survey and making it official. Jessica is writing up the paperwork. The easement paperwork will have some language to use the property but can’t damage their own water with a release. All homeowners will sign a release.
• Carl, from the gallery stated he is not part of the Association, but the previous homeowners were. He stated there is an active water supply line on his property that was never sealed. He does not plan on signing a release. Supervisor Entwistle stated if there is an issue, the Town will dig it up and cap it there so there would be no need for a release.
• The paperwork should be drafted a week before the September meeting, so everyone has a chance to review it. The creation and possession should be done by the September meeting.
• The grant writer will be looking for grants. The meter doesn’t seem to work properly, new roof and have an omni system put in. The Omni System alerts the Water and Sewer Operator when there is an issue before there is a major catastrophe.
• Supervisor Entwistle asked the Association to think about how they want to be billed. The Sewer District is sent a payment book at the beginning of the year for the year.
PUBLIC COMMENT:

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to adjourn the meeting.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry
Forestport Town Clerk

TOWN OF FORESTPORT
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FORESTPORT TOWN HALL
10275 State Rte. 28, Forestport, N.Y. 13338
July 27, 2022

PRESENT: Supervisor Entwistle
Councilwoman Kardash
Councilman Scouten

ABSENT: Councilwoman Abrial
Councilwoman Verschneider

RECORDING SECRETARY: Tracy Terry, Town Clerk

CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Entwistle.
Supervisor Entwistle read the legal notice aloud.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Forestport will be holding a Special Meeting on July 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM at the Forestport Town Hall, 10275 State Route 28, Forestport, NY. The Special Meeting is being held to review and accept public comments regarding the Buckhorn Water District. Voting will take place.
Supervisor Entwistle read the Order Calling the Public Hearing to Order aloud.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilman Scouten to schedule a Public Hearing August 17, 2022 at 6:15PM for
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-absent
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to adjourn the meeting.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – absent
Councilwoman Verschneider-absent
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:49 am by Supervisor Entwistle.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry
Forestport Town Clerk

TOWN OF FORESTPORT
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OTTER LAKE FIRE HALL
13853 State Rte. 28, Forestport, N.Y. 13338
July 20, 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 Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to pay Abstract #7, Vouchers #357- #418 in the amount of $23,646.54.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #7, vouchers #238- # 290 in the amount of $60,740.64.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

PLANNING ESCROW:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #7, vouchers #3- # 8 in the amount of $600.00.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to accept the minutes from the:
Town Board Regular Meeting- June 15, 2022

Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – abstain
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
REPORTS
TOWN CLERK REPORT
JUSTICE REPORT
PLANNING REPORT
SUPERVISOR REPORT
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to approve the reports as a whole.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

NOCCOG:
Lisa Bellinger of NOCCOG went over the announcements.

OLD BUSINESS BOARD
• Website: The new website is up and running. Residents can sign up for updates the Town sends out.
• Horton Road/Kincaid Road: Supervisor Entwistle will be discussing the mileage signs Bill Gardner, Highway Superintendent.
• White Lake Sign: The White Lake sign has been smashed for a couple years. Pete Webster has made a new, reflective sign that has been budgeted to replace. The Highway Department will be putting it up.
• Highway Negotiations: Highway negotiations will begin July 27th. Supervisor Entwistle has received proposals. The Highway Department is asking for a 3-year contract from 1/2023-12/2026, Starting pay at $21/hour (currently $18/hour), the Town to contribute 100% of their healthcare and increase the footwear $300. Roy will be representing the Town again. Negotiations should be done by September 1st.

NEW BUSINESS BOARD:
• Alder Creek Solar Update: Supervisor Entwistle spoke with David Holly. He is currently working on delineation and wildlife. The Town of Forestport will receive host community money for about 20 years. There is $400,000 a year that needs to be split between the Town of Forestport, Town of Boonville, Oneida County and Adirondack School. The Town of Forestport will receive approximately $50,000 a year in addition to money for deconstruction, money to put into road repair and they have already given $8,000 in grant money in $1,500 chunks. They funded the Forestport Athletic Association during COVID for baseball uniforms and insurance.
• Camp Nazareth: Supervisor Entwistle read a letter aloud from Sal and Isabelle Pisani thanking the Town Board for giving them the opportunity to attend camp this year.
• Comprehensive Plan: The Town has received the contract for the Comprehensive Plan.
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to approve the Comprehensive Plan.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

• Climate Smart Communities Grant:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilman Scouten to pass the Climate Smart Communities Grant Resolution.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:
• Jeannie VanValkenburg stated the Lakeview Road and Norton Road sign are hanging sideways. The restroom sign near the porta potty is knocked down. She tried putting it back up, but it didn’t last. Councilwoman Verschneider stated it was brought to her attention the parked signs are down at the boat launch and boats can’t get through.

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 – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry
Forestport Town Clerk

 TOWN OF FORESTPORT

SPECIAL WATER DISTRICT #1 MEETING MINUTES
OTTER LAKE FIRE HALL
13853 State Rte. 28, Forestport, N.Y. 13338
July 20, 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 6:30 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.

TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilman Scouten to accept the minutes from the June 20, 2022, Water District #1 Meeting.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – abstain
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
ABSTRACTS:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #7– Vouchers #85- #98 in the amount of $37,204.15.

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

WATER REPORT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilman Scouten to accept the monthly water report.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
OLD BUSINESS:
• Buckhorn Update: Buckhorn voted as an Association to move forward with an $18,000 budget. It will be $410/ year per household. Jack Dodson is doing the map study for free. The Buckhorn Association has $4,500 in reserve for water purposes, and they will be using that towards Bond Counsel fees. The Town will have control of the wellhouse and pump. The homeowners would like to maintain access to the waterfront, so there will need to be an easement. The easements and agreements should be done before winter.
 Supervisor Entwistle stated there are many grants out there. After the Water District is created, he would like to look for grants for a new roof on the wellhouse, counter and an Omni System. The Omni System calls the Water Operator when there is an issue.
• Water District Operator: Ted Daktor is retiring at the end of December and the Town has been looking for a replacement. There is an application from Glenn Ballard. He does not have certification but is willing to get the certification. The Town Board will continue taking applications until the next Board meeting. If there are no further applicants, Glenn will start January 1st.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Bond Agreement for Buckhorn:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to schedule a Special Meeting July 27, 2022, at 4:30PM regarding the Buckhorn Water District.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
• Survey Estimate for Buckhorn: There is an estimate from Andy Bailey, of LaFave White & McGivern for $2,500 for the survey of the Water District. There is ARPA money the Town has and there are only certain things it can be used for. Supervisor Entwistle suggested using $2,500 of the ARPA money to pay for the survey.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to pay for the $2,500 estimate, not to exceed that amount from Andy Bailey for the survey.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:
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 – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry
Forestport Town Clerk

TOWN OF FORESTPORT

TOWN OF FORESTPORT
SPECIAL SEWER DISTRICT #1 MEETING MINUTES
OTTER LAKE FIRE HALL
13853 State Rte. 28, Forestport, N.Y. 13338
July 20, 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 6:42 pm by Supervisor Entwistle
TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to accept the minutes from the June 15, 2022, Special Sewer District #1 Meeting.
Roll call vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – abstain
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

ABSTRACTS:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #7– Vouchers #51- #56 in the amount of $356.73.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

SEWER REPORT:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to accept the monthly sewer report.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Kardash -yes
Councilman Scouten- yes
Councilwoman Abrial – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes

OLD BUSINESS:
• WWIP Bond: Supervisor Entwistle and Tracy Terry, Town Clerk received an email from the DEC, stating the Town was in violation of the SPDES Permit, stating the plans weren’t submitted. Jennifer Hartsig, the Grant writer found the paperwork that stated they were submitted.

NEW BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:

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 – yes
Councilwoman Verschneider-yes
Supervisor Entwistle-yes
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.
Respectfully submitted,

Tracy M. Terry
Forestport Town Clerk