Meeting Minutes

A Public Hearing and Regular meeting of the Plainfield Town Board was held November 9th, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall.

Members Present:

Supervisor - Todd Lewis

Board Member - Mark Stillwell

Board member - Connie Peeters

Board Member - Keith Chapman

Board Member – Lauren Lockwood

Town Clerk - Sheri Feldman

Supervisor Lewis opened the Public Hearing at 7:04pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.

There was no one attending the Public Hearing on the Preliminary budget for 2024. After reviewing the budget, a motion was made by Connie Peeters with a second by Keith Chapman to approve the 2024 budget as presented. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters-aye, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried. At 7:18pm, a motion was made by Connie Peeters with a second by Keith Chapman to adjourn the Public Hearing. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters-aye, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried.

The Regular meeting commenced at 7:19pm.

ASSESSOR REPORT

The Assessor reports will be given quarterly. His next report will be given in December.

HIGHWAY REPORT

The Highway Superintendent reported that the Town sand is all hauled. There is no Snow and Ice Contract yet.

SUPERVISOR REPORT

Hoke Accounting sent the October 2023 Supervisor reports. Connie Peeters made a motion, with a second by Keith Chapman to approve the reports as submitted. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters-aye, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried.

TOWN CLERK REPORT

The Town Clerk presented the October2023 report. There were total sales of $161.00. Connie Peters made a motion with a second by Keith Chapman to approve the report as submitted. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried.

OCTOBER MINUTES

The October minutes were presented. Connie Peeters made a motion, with a second by Keith Chapman to approve the minutes as submitted. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried.

GENERAL ABSTRACT #11

The Town Clerk presented for payment General Abstract #11 in the amount of $8,773.61. Mark Stillwell made a motion, with a second by Connie Peeters to accept the abstract as presented. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters-aye, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried.

HIGHWAY ABSTRACT #11

The Town Clerk presented for payment Highway Abstract #11 in the amount of $29,791.74. Lauren Lockwood made a motion, with a second by Keith Chapman to accept the abstract as submitted. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters-aye, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

 The municipal well drilling will begin the week of November 13th, 2023 weather permitting.

NEW BUSINESS

The Health Officer submitted his resignation due to health reasons. Lauren Lockwood made the motion to accept the resignation with a second by Keith Chapman. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters-aye, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried.

The Fire Insurance Policy renewal was tabled to the next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm with a motion from Lauren Lockwood and a second by Connie Peeters. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters-aye, Lockwood-aye. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Sheri Feldman-Town Clerk

Town of Plainfield Offices
129 Co. Hwy. 18A
West Winfield, NY 13491
Phone: (315) 855-7873
Fax: (315) 855-7818