A Regular meeting of the Plainfield Town Board was held August 10th, 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
Town Clerk - Sheri Feldman
Absent - Board Member - Lauren Lockwood
Supervisor Lewis opened the meeting at 7:05 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting began with the Tax Collector’s Audit. All was found to be in compliance and was accepted by the Board.
ASSESSOR REPORT
The Assessor reported that the analysis of sales in the Town will be comparing the sale price to the assessments and the property inventory on the assessment record to that available in MLS.
HIGHWAY REPORT
The Highway Superintendent reported that the CHIPS reimbursements are being sent.
SUPERVISOR REPORT
Hoke Accounting sent the July 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. Motion carried.
TOWN CLERK REPORT
The Town Clerk presented the July 2023 report. There were total sales of $117.00. Connie Peeters 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. Motion carried.
JULY MINUTES
The July 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. Motion carried.
GENERAL ABSTRACT #8
The Town Clerk presented for payment General Abstract #8 in the amount of $1,371.45. 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. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY ABSTRACT #8
The Town Clerk presented for payment Highway Abstract #8 in the amount of $2,551.07. Keith Chapman made a motion, with a second by Connie Peeters to accept the abstract as submitted. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters-aye. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
A new Snow & Ice contract is being sent to the Town.
The Town Law to Opt Out of Exemption for Solar Project Real Estate Taxes was submitted and accepted by the State.
The SAM/ARPA registration for the Town has been updated for another year to expire in September 2024.
NEW BUSINESS
Information was provided concerning Smart Meters from NYSEG. A discussion ensued about the installation and cost. Connie Peeters made a motion, seconded by Keith Chapman to have the Smart Meter installed. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47pm with a motion from Keith Chapman, seconded by Connie Peeters. The Board voted with Lewis-aye, Chapman-aye, Stillwell-aye, Peeters. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheri Feldman-Town Clerk