ORGANIZATIONAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2002
GALWAY TOWN HALL

Supervisor Hargrave called the organizational meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  The following Town Board members were present:

PRESENT:     Supervisor George Hargrave      Councilman Michael Tillson
                        Councilman Charles Quinlan  Councilman William Topper
                        Councilwoman Susan Sutch

OTHERS PRESENT: L. Sanders, Building Administrator; P. Keeler, Historian; D. Clemens; A. Bingham; P. Bingham & M. DeFoe, Town Clerk. 

Pledge to the Flag

The clerk read correspondence from the Association of Towns advising Board of annual meeting to be held in New York City from February 17-20, 2002 for training of town officials.  Correspondence from Harmony corners Fire District regarding the 2001 Election.  Clarence Linder was elected as Fire Commissioner for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2006, and Robert F. Pashley was elected as Fire Commissioner for a one-year term expiring on December 31, 2002.  Letter was read from NYS Dept. of Transportation to Joseph Ritchey, Commissioner of Public Works for Saratoga County regarding speed limit reduction request for Hermance Road, Mechanic Street and Jersey Hill Road.  Traffic Engineering and Safety Office has initiated a study of these roads and will advise of results upon completion. 

Abstract of Agenda

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Discussion of Resolution # 1-2002 – Supervisor Hargrave advised that each board member was given a copy of the policy 1 & 2 prior to the meeting to review.  Town Policy #1, page 3 # 11 will read “Act as board consultant to Assessor”.  Town Policy # 2, page 2 (I) Board of Ethics will also have Councilwoman Susan Sutch as a member.  Town Policy # 2, page 6 under Deputy Supt. Highways will read $1.00/hr + normal wage per hr.  Councilman Topper questioned if Liaison to Library Board needed to be added to policy.  He stated that previously Councilman Rulison has been that liaison.  Councilman Tillson stated that Sarah has been giving a report each month for Library.  Councilman Topper stated that he takes care of any questions regarding Buildings & Grounds at Library.  Supervisor Hargrave stated that on page one of Policy # 2, #4 Other Funded Groups Supervisor Hargrave is listed.  He would consider liaison to Library to fall under this  group.            

RESOLUTION # 1-2002 – Adoption of Town Policy # 1 & #2 as amended.  On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilman Tillson the following resolution was ADOPTED by roll call vote:
Supervisor George Hargrave – AYE                 Councilman Michael Tillson – AYE
Councilman William Topper – AYE                  Councilwoman Susan Sutch – AYE
Councilman Charles Quinlan – AYE
All ayes                                                                        MOTION CARRIED
     WHEREAS, certain necessary actions are required for the Town Government to be formally organized to function legally and maintain a continuity of government, be it
     HEREBY RESOLVED that the following Town Policies # 1 and # 2 are hereby adopted and made a part of these minutes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION # 2-2002– Appointment of Jeff Gordon to the Planning Board.  On a motion of Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED:        AYES – 5        NAYS – 0
     RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board appoint Jeff Gordon to the Planning Board, term to expire 7/1/03.     
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Other Business – None.

Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Margaret L. DeFoe
Town Clerk