WEST WINFIELD Family in Deadly Accident

DEERFIELD - One teen was killed and another is in critical condition after the car they were riding in collided with an SUV Wednesday on Route 8, state police said.

David P. Trevvett, 48, of West Winfield, was traveling north on Route 8 near the village of Poland border when he lost control of his black sedan and slid into the southbound lane, colliding with a white SUV driven by Jeffrey F. Conte, 53, of Poland, troopers said.

Hannah G. Trevvett, 19, who was a passenger in the front seat, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. David Trevvett was taken to the St. Elizabeth campus of the Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica with internal injuries and was listed in stable condition, troopers said.

A rear-seat passenger, Noah C. Trevvett, 16, also was taken to St. Elizabeth with chest trauma and is listed in critical condition, police said.

Conte was not injured in the accident, which remains under investigation.

Hannah Trevvett was a 2015 graduate of Mount Markham High School, according to O-D archives.

WATERVILLE Man Arrested - Child Abuse

WATERVILLE, NY - A Waterville, Oneida county man has been charged with sexually abusing an 11-year-old child, police said today. Eric Ward Curtis, 44, of Waterville has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony. Oneida County sheriff's deputies said the abuse occurred in November at Curtis' Waterville home.   See POST STANDARD article: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/oneida_county_man_charged_with_sexually_abusing_11-year-old.html#incart_river_home 

Waterville schools praised for fingerprinting, background checking employees

MAKES YOU WONDER IF  BROOKFIELD CENTRAL CONDUCTS THESE BACKGROUND CHECKS????

WATERVILLE, N.Y. – State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is praising Waterville Central School District for taking the required safety precautions before hiring its employees.

Districts are required by state education law to fingerprint and conduct criminal background checks on any employees that will be providing services that involve direct contact with students.

The school board also properly adopted a policy outlining the district’s requirements for fingerprint-supported background checks, DiNapoli said.

- See more at: http://www.wktv.com/news/Waterville_schools_praised_for_fingerprinting_background_checking_employees.html#sthash.wk3rvU4V.dpuf

Madison County Clerk warns of possible deed scam

Madison County Clerk warns of possible deed scam

By The Dispatch Staff, newsroom@oneidadispatch.com, @OneidaDispatch on Twitter
POSTED: 12/14/16, 11:53 AM EST |

 Madison County Clerk Denise Roe is warning residents of a potential scam that asks residents to grossly overpay for property deeds. Roe says Madison County residents are again receiving “recorded deed notices” from a company stating that you need to have a copy of your deed and then offer the resident the document for $83.

Most deeds are available for less than $5 at the county clerk’s office. Certified copies are usually $10 or less according to a press release "... this is a case of outrageous pricing markup.” The scam also offers that residents will receive assessment information as part of the $83 package. Assessments, according to the release, are available via local assessor’s offices.
To contact the Madison County Clerk’s Office by mail at: 138 N Court St, PO Box 668, Wampsville, NY 13163.

To call, dial 315-366-2261, or visit online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/county-clerk/madison-county-clerk

Article at:  http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20161214/madison-county-clerk-warns-of-possible-deed-scam

NANO Update - WKTV Coverage

NANO Update...this is from the WKTV website that also has a replay of the press conference:

http://www.wktv.com/breaking/Austrian_firm_ams_AG_backs_out_of_chip_fab_at_SUNY_Poly.html

The Austrian firm ams AG, which had pledged to invest $2 billion into a computer chip fab at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has backed out of the plans, according to a Swiss publication.

An English translation of the publication states:

“AMS is moving from plans to build a chip factory in the U.S. state of New York. This is the result of an internal communication in which "finance and business" took a look.

According to the "Management News" of the Executive Board to employees of the Austrian Chamber Maker, after delays on the part of the U.S. state regarding subsidies and construction, 'we will inform our negotiating partners that we are not pursuing the Fab-C project.'

Fab C, that is the internal name of the planned plant in New York; Fab B is to be strengthened on the main site of AMS near Graz."

The company had signed off on plans to build the chip fab plant back in July 2015 and it was expected to create around 1,000 jobs. Groundbreaking at the intended chip fab site in Marcy occurred in April 2016.

Mohawk Valley EDGE officials say there will be a Marcy Nanocenter Press Conference at 3 p.m. with local elected officials, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, Senator Joseph Griffo, Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri, Rome Mayor Jacqueline Izzo and Mohawk Valley EDGE.

The press conference will stream live on NBC and at WKTV.com/live.

- See more at: http://www.wktv.com/breaking/Austrian_firm_ams_AG_backs_out_of_chip_fab_at_SUNY_Poly.html#sthash.yPGmXjcL.dpuf

Investor Backs out of NANOCENTER

MAJOR BLOW TO CENTRAL NY ECONOMY!

MARCY - AMS is backing out of plans to build a $2 billion computer chip fabrication facility at the Marcy Nanocenter, a longtime-partnership with SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Empire State Development, which took over oversight of the project after Alain Kaloyeros, the college's former president and CEO, was accused by state and federal authorities of bid-rigging related to his involvement in large economic development projects across the state, confirmed the news in a statement Friday.  A press conference was scheduled for 3pm today....more problems with COR and Kaloyeros.  Here is a link to the OD article.

http://www.uticaod.com/news/20161216/ams-pulling-out-of-marcy-nano

BCS wants $3.6 MILLION ...MORE MONEY DOWN A RAT HOLE

Article in Waterville Times...now Jim Plows and the "Gang" want $3.6 million more to "Fix the School".... already wasted enough of the tax payers money...never did take action to catch the vandals even though EVERYONE KNOWS WHO THEY ARE......typical Brookfield School "nepotism"....$250,000 + in damage, but the Friends & Family Plan at BCS protected them...how much is Jimmy earning this year? .... this is a TOTAL WASTE OF TAX PAYER MONEY...they put all the early money into the "FRILLS" .  Just say "NO MORE BS for BCS!

DEC approves SALT SHED GRANT $456,000

BROOKFIELD - Receives $456,000 DEC Grant toward the SALT SHED...check out the Post Standard article at this link and scroll down through the projects...Madison County also received several grants.

UPDATE....here is the FULL list of Grants awarded....scroll down to PAGE 48 for Brookfield/Madison County Awards.

https://www.scribd.com/document/333667276/2016-REDC-Central-New-York-Awards#from_embed

UPDATE #2:  DEC supports water quality improvements through the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Statewide Grant Program. The WQIP program is a competitive, reimbursement grant program that uses New York State Environmental Protection Funds for projects that reduce polluted runoff, improve water quality and restore habitat in New York's waterbodies.

Town of Brookfield Town of Brookfield Salt Storage Facility The Town of Brookfield will construct a salt/sand storage facility at the Town of Brookfield Highway Department. The project will eliminate salt runoff to groundwater and Beaver Creek Madison Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control $456,375.00

http://www.syracuse.com/business-news/index.ssf/2016/12/see_list_of_central_new_york_projects_getting_62_million_from_state.html#incart_river_home

Incubator Kitchen Use in Madison County

For those of you who always wanted to go "commercial" with their products...from the CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION December 2016 Calendar.
Incubator Kitchen Use in Madison County

Did you know that Nelson Farms offers the use of their FDA Regulated Kitchen facility through a Shared Use Agreement. The Shared Use Facility at Nelson Farms is a commercial facility made available to local users on a contract or time-share basis. The facility will give users access to production-scale food processing equipment in an inspected environment. The term shared use implies that MOST of the core activities conducted at the facility are performed by the clients/farmers. Nelson Farms will provide one trained personnel to setup, assist with production, and supervise the cleanup procedure following the production. Productions will not be scheduled until all items are in order (ingredients, containers, labels, etc.)

Clients who use Nelson Farms as a Shared Use Facility will order and send to Nelson Farms OR bring with them their own ingredients for their production. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that the delivered items are suitable for production activities. A variety of containers can be purchased from Nelson Farms at our cost plus a six percent handling fee. (see list of containers provided by NF). Nelson Farms will provide storage for ingredients &/or product for FREE one week prior to production and 48 hours following production. Long term storage is limited to space provided—additional space may be available for a weekly fee. Storage fees will be assessed for periods outside the listed parameters. Nelson Farms is not responsible for stored products/ingredients.

Use of the NF Shared Use Facility will require proof of product liability insurance. All clients will need to have a 20C license issued by New York State Department of Ag & Markets identifying Nelson Farms as their production facility. Nelson Farms requires that the applicant complete a Food Safety certification training which is offered online through the Nelson Farms website at www.nelsonfarms.org. We understand that each product is unique and therefore will schedule a client visitation/tour prior to approval of production. To schedule this consultation please contact Margie at 315-655-8831, Ext. 5.

Job Opening: Rural Health Program Assistant

Just saw this job posted tonight 11-21-16 on NEXTDOOR Hamilton/Waterville....
Please pass on and check out NEXTDOOR....

Job Opening: Rural Health Program Assistant

Hamilton Coalition from Hamilton · 11-21-16

Program Assistant, Madison County Rural Health Department – Job Description

Educational Requirement: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Human or Health related services.
1. Assist the Executive Director in the implementation, delivery and completion of Madison County Rural Health Council programs, such as but not limited to, National Diabetes Prevention Program, Worksite Wellness Coalition, and Mobility Management.
2. Complete assigned duties within agreed upon timeframe, achieving desired outcomes.
3. Coordinate with Director and other collaborators to meet program needs in an efficient and effective manner.
4. Maintain statistics and outcome measurements as required for program completion.
5. Represent the Madison County Rural Health Council, the mission and program initiatives clearly and in a professional manner.
6. Participate in community activities to promote the programs of the Madison County Rural Health Council.
7. Other responsibilities as assigned. 

Skills:
1. Demonstrate effective communication skills, written and verbal.
2. Understanding of and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, ie, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Access.
3. Knowledge of Health and Human Services in Madison County
4. Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines with supportive direction.
5. Ability to work with individuals and organizations.
6. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Please send resume with references to:
slocum.bonnie@mcruralhealthcouncil.org

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TOWN BOARD: Nov 14 Regular Meeting..."UNOFFICIAL MINUTES"...

BROOKFIELD TOWN BOARD – Regular Meeting
November 14, 2016

Meeting was well attended by the public.  Missing in action were Joe Walker (kidney stones – ouch) and John Salka ( Jeff Mayne asked  that we keep John in our thoughts since he had a family health EMERGENCY)…fortunately,  John posted on FACEBOOK that he was at his birthday dinner!! Happy to see the emergency is over!

Moments of silence for Loretta Witter and Ernie Clemons, who have passed away .

Mark Zediker, interim Highway Supt., delivered an update:  contaminated soil from the highway dept drains has been moved to the Madison County Landfill to be used as cover; the Grade-all is still down; mower has been fixed; new NO Parking signs installed by Fairgrounds; equipment winterized.  Despite conversations with BCS Supt Jim Plows, the students continue to park cars too close to the road for plows to pass.  Perhaps if a few of them are clipped, they’ll get the point.

Doesn’t look like the Town will be using “brine” on the roads.  Previously purchased from Town of Hamilton, the brine was not well liked.  According to Zediker, we don’t have the proper equipment to spread it; added expense of using; rumored too corrosive for vehicles.

Sorry to see Mark step down…did a good job and informative. Newly elected Highway Supt, Paul Owens, attended the meeting.  We understand Mr. Owens will be stepping down from his job as Manager of the BCS  Bus Garage.

The salt shed is nearing completion.  Zediker provided pictures of the progress.  Now waiting for compaction test before putting in the asphalt floor/base.  When using salt, asphalt is recommended over concrete which deteriorates. The asphalt will be available until the end of the week. As rumored, the $18,200 proposal on the asphalt was given to Park’s Paving.  Suite Kote was the ONLY other bid at $18,724.

Salka was right…he did get a raise last year….to $7,000 ….on top of the insurance and salary from the COUNTY.  The raise was never reflected in the Minutes…what a SURPRISE.  Per County records, as Town Supervisor, in 2016 Salka already receives a county salary of $15,300 plus $27,200 in health insurance benefits (tax free and for life) and $2,555 toward retirement…. Over $50,000 in salary and benefits! Hope Bill Magee is listening! After all the hypocritical crap he took from Salka….

 On a positive note, the 2017 budget passed.  The tax rate was slightly lower….$6.38 per $1,000…. Down $0.05 cents from last year…. No explanation given so more than likely due to the INCREASED ASSESSMENTS…rather than cuts.

Assessor Rhonda Weigand has been in town assessing new building permit properties.  By letter, she complimented Sherry Perretta for the detailed list of properties. Also 24 people have not sent in the ENHANCED STAR applications. Would be nice if the TOWN POSTED ON THE WEBSITE when ASSESSOR is in TOWN.  The “website” …a project gone to waste and never used… and touted as one of  Salka’s achievements!

And MORE from the BOARD’s no decision/no action file… also known as “I’ll look into it!!” file:

….The saga continues:  Flick’s vs Town Board.  For some reason, the Town Board and Town Attorney have been unable to get Flick’s owner, Frank Kabana, to remove his furniture from the adjoining Town property.  Rumor was …he threatened to pour cement down the Town’s well (per Jeff Mayne) if the Town moved it.  What’s the REAL PROBLEM, here?

…..The Planning Board continues to look for two alternates.  Ralph Keith will be resigning.  The openings were months ago, but never posted in local media or the “Town Website”.  If you’re interested, contact Dan McCoach.

… After three years, the Town Board just cannot manage to complete the DOG ENUMERATION.  More discussions. No decisions.

…No decision was ever made on the MOWER quote from Caz Equipment, submitted at the Sept meeting.

….FOIL Requests continue UNANSWERED: Former Highway Supt.’s health insurance expiration date continues to be a subject of growing mystery and continued failure by Supt Salka to comply with FOIL requests regarding the issue.  Why all the foot dragging on that request…hmmm..?

The Board accepted Raymond Gingrich’s quote of $850 for improvements to the Court Entrance.  Gingrich also repaired the Giles school house.

Judge Rhodes submitted a $3,700 estimate/request from Rick Crowell for Court House security cameras.   Rhodes checked with neighboring courts who were very pleased with Crowell’s work.

Nice, professional letter from Justin Plows, who mowed the Town’s cemeteries this year.  A big job!

Meeting was well run and good exchange…nice job, Jeff et al.

Electoral College 2016

It is important for us to support DEMOCRACY, even if we did not vote for Mr. Trump. While there has been a good deal of controversy over the electoral college vs popular vote, it is worth noting the constitutional basis....and a few SURPRISING details! From FACT CHECK and THE FEDERALIST PAPERS:

Q: Why does the U.S. have an Electoral College?
A: The framers of the Constitution didn’t trust direct democracy.

FULL QUESTION:
Why does the United States have an Electoral College when it would be so easy to directly elect a president, as we do for all the other political offices?
FULL ANSWER:
When U.S. citizens go to the polls to “elect” a president, they are in fact voting for a particular slate of electors. In every state but Maine and Nebraska, the candidate who wins the most votes (that is, a plurality) in the state receives all of the state’s electoral votes. The number of electors in each state is the sum of its U.S. senators and its U.S. representatives. (The District of Columbia has three electoral votes, which is the number of senators and representatives it would have if it were permitted representation in Congress.) The electors meet in their respective states 41 days after the popular election. There, they cast a ballot for president and a second for vice president. A candidate must receive a majority of electoral votes to be elected president.

The reason that the Constitution calls for this extra layer, rather than just providing for the direct election of the president, is that most of the nation’s founders were actually rather afraid of democracy. James Madison worried about what he called “factions,” which he defined as groups of citizens who have a common interest in some proposal that would either violate the rights of other citizens or would harm the nation as a whole. Madison’s fear – which Alexis de Tocqueville later dubbed “the tyranny of the majority” – was that a faction could grow to encompass more than 50 percent of the population, at which point it could “sacrifice to its ruling passion or interest both the public good and the rights of other citizens.” Madison has a solution for tyranny of the majority: “A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure for which we are seeking.”

As Alexander Hamilton writes in “The Federalist Papers,” the Constitution is designed to ensure “that the office of President will never fall to the lot of any man who is not in an eminent degree endowed with the requisite qualifications.” The point of the Electoral College is to preserve “the sense of the people,” while at the same time ensuring that a president is chosen “by men most capable of analyzing the qualities adapted to the station, and acting under circumstances favorable to deliberation, and to a judicious combination of all the reasons and inducements which were proper to govern their choice.”

In modern practice, the Electoral College is mostly a formality. Most electors are loyal members of the party that has selected them, and in 26 states, plus Washington, D.C., electors are bound by laws or party pledges to vote in accord with the popular vote. Although an elector could, in principle, change his or her vote (and a few actually have over the years), doing so is rare.

As the 2000 election reminded us, the Electoral College does make it possible for a candidate to win the popular vote and still not become president. But that is less a product of the Electoral College and more a product of the way states apportion electors. In every state but Maine and Nebraska, electors are awarded on a winner-take-all basis. So if a candidate wins a state by even a narrow margin, he or she wins all of the state’s electoral votes. The winner-take-all system is not federally mandated; states are free to allocate their electoral votes as they wish.

The Electoral College was not the only Constitutional limitation on direct democracy, though we have discarded most of those limitations. Senators were initially to be appointed by state legislatures, and states were permitted to ban women from voting entirely. Slaves got an even worse deal, as a slave officially was counted as just three-fifths of a person. The 14th Amendment abolished the three-fifths rule and granted (male) former slaves the right to vote. The 17th Amendment made senators subject to direct election, and the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.
– Joe Miller
Sources

Hamilton, Alexander. “Federalist No. 68.” The Federalist Papers [1788]. Accessed at The Library of Congress Web site. 28 Jan. 2008.
Madison, James. “Federalist No. 10.” The Federalist Papers [1787]. Accessed at The Library of Congress Web site. 28 Jan. 2008.
de Tocqueville, Alexis. Democracy in America, vol. 1. Accessed at the University of Virginia Department of American Studies Web site. 28 Jan. 2008.
Office of the Federal Register, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Web site, FAQ, 11 Feb. 2008.

Incredible EXPLOSION Tonawanda Steel Mill

HUGE EXPLOSION of Steel Mill in Towanda, NY ...check out live feed at this link....


http://www.newyorkupstate.com/western-ny/2016/11/explosions_heard_at_massive_fire_at_bethlehem_steel_site_in_wny_industrial_park.html#incart_m-rpt-2

ELECTION RESULTS - Congratulations to....

...Bill Magee.... Paul Owens ....Joe Walker.... CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK in the upcoming terms!!!

SALKA-CIDE: Self inflicted....

Wow!  Talk about mean-spirited, TRUMP-ESQUE platitudes from a big talk/no action candidate...whose favorite word is "I".... who never fails to make an immature, divisive remark or capitalize on a personal tragedy...while spewing his political dogma without a fundamental understanding of the issues.  A vote for SALKA... governmental suicide.

BUDGET MEETING WEDNESDAY?....rumor has it that Mr. Salka has planned a budget meeting

BUDGET MEETING WEDNESDAY?....rumor has it that Mr. Salka has planned a budget meeting this Wednesday, October 26....we didn't see it on the TOWN WEBSITE that he constantly takes credit for but never uses.....so, maybe it's bad news and he doesn't want anyone to attend....yes, a real open government candidate.... Mr. Talk, talk...talk...talk...

NOV BALLOT: What's Missing?.

NOV BALLOT:  What's Missing?.....Surprise, surprise....despite the anticipation of seeing a referendum to increase Salka's term, as supervisor, from two to four years....it wasn't there....hmmmm

.....this is the second year in a row Salka has tried to put his term extension on the ballot...did it fail to meet the legal requirements?....again?  

So that explains why he is so sensitive about anyone running a campaign against him for supervisor .....perhaps that explains his emotional outburst at the October meeting.  We are only left to guess.  In any event, don't forget to vote and check out the ballot at this site from Madison County Board of Elections.   

NOV BALLOT - Website (Madison County Board of Elections)...

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TOWN BOARD- Special Meeting re: Salt Shed; and Regular Meeting

TOWN BOARD- Special Meeting re: Salt Shed; and Regular Meeting

Obviously, this blog gets under Supervisor Salka’s skin but he still invited me to report on the Board meeting. He doesn’t have much interest in town business now that his eye is on Albany.  If the November referendum to extend his term of office passes, at least Salka will assure himself of four more years here in Brookfield!.  …”Career” politicians…just love them. 

SALT SHED SPECIAL MEETING:  Public hearing revealed $416,000 ( up to $430,000 total) will be needed to build the fabric covered salt storage facility…”the shed”…plus additional funds for work to be done by the Town. According to Salka, the shed must be built by Jan 1. The Town is using $100,000 of savings and borrowing up to an additional $330,000 (at low 1.43% for the first year)  to cover the  balance of the cost. The engineers, Barton & Loguidice (B&L), told the Board the Town needed to be cited by the DEC in order to get a grant--  that being cited by the DEC is a almost a guarantee that the Town will get a grant. Well, we were cited in March and could be fined up to $37,500 per day for violations. Sounds like "great" advice!  

  

GRADEALL: Major problems with this 1999 piece of equipment which the Town purchased used.  They tried to diagnose at the yard, but with no improvement.  The Board authorized Mark Zediker to bring in outside dealer to evaluate.  Zediker received compliments for his work as interim Highway Superintendent.

PROPERTY LINE BATTLE CONTINUES:  An on-going dispute with Flick’s Tavern has boiled over to the legal sphere as the Town Attorney was called in to send formal letter to owner, Frank Kabana, warning him about the encroachment on Town Property and order to remove furniture, etc. and stop parking on the Town’s lot. 

CONTAMINATED DIRT FROM THE TOWN BARN:  The County will take the contaminated soil for cover on the land fill.  This will be 1/3 the tippling cost of trucking it to Ava.  While Salka couldn’t put a total figure to it, he assured that it was 1/3 the cost.  Apparently, the soil is from old fuel tanks which were removed from the yard.  The Town was going to wait until next year to take care of the pile, but the Town was turned into the DEC and forced to move now.  Salka accused… "someone from Plainfield" turned us in!

BUDGET:   Yes, they are working on the Budget but Salka wasn’t quite sure where they stood or when upcoming budget meetings would be held. 

CODES OFFICER – Chad Trudell:  Has now finished his training. 

NEW TRACTOR & MOWER QUOTE:  The Town is considering spending approximately $116,000 for a new tractor and mower to replace the Town’s existing equipment. They will use the current broom. The dealer rep was not sure if the warranty covered labor. 

JUDGE’s AUDITS:  The Town is now doing the required, “annual” 2014 Audit of the former Justices of the Peace.  Why so late? Salka: “that’s the way we do it”…and have done so for the past 8 years.

JUDGE RHODES REPORT:  She has applied for a grant to cover security cameras in the courtroom area.  Court is held every TUESDAY; ADA District Attorney Night – next one NOV 1.  This past quarter, she and clerk Sharon Woolsey collected over $16,000 in past fines...most of which, unfortunately, had to be passed on to the State.   The Judge is also looking for someone to repair the steel doors and cement step.  Interested parties should contact Sherry, Marylou or Sharon.

PARKING SIGNS/ Fairgrounds:  Annual NO PARKING tickets handed out at Wheel Days.  Zediker was informed by the County that the signs needed to be replaced (so they are readable) and bushes cut away from existing signs; additional ones needed.  Clerk Kabana is to research the Town’s responsibility for signs. 

HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT - When asked if the Town owns or leases the highway equipment, Salka was at a loss to explain: ..."it's complcated....we own them but we lease them." Sounds like we're not the only ones confused!!!

DOG ENUMERATION – Need to do a new one. The Town is to follow up with Jodi Hawes, Dog Warden. 

WRECKER ROTATIONS:  During public comment, a situation was reported where a local wrecker, already on the accident scene, was turned away under the County protocol.  A wrecker from the other side of the county had to be called in to take the wreck, which remained a hazard for almost an hour during especially bad weather conditions near a bad intersection (Button Falls/Rt 8). Salka said he would take it up with the County who assigns/rotates wrecker coverage on Route 8. 

MISSING-  AGENDA, FINANCIALS:  Salka has not posted the agenda, financials or minutes on the Town’s official website since April;  Salka admitted they had not been posted, but maybe they would be posted if he gets around to it.  No big deal.  It's just the way it is done here .... Any problem with that?   YES!

A special thanks to the Leonardsville Community and Fire Department for hosting the October meeting.  Always a pleasure to meet there... the consummate hosts!...and great brownies!!!

TOWN - OCT 10 PUBLIC HEARING Starts 6:45 - $100,000 Reserve for SALT SHED

In case you missed it, tucked in the Public Notice section of the Waterville Times:

PUBLIC HEARING - SALT SHED $100,000 Reserve
Monday - Oct 10 - LEONARDSVILLE  6:45 PM

Be sure to attend the PUBLIC HEARING at 6:45PM -- before the Regular, Monthly meeting regarding the transfer of $100,000 for purposes of partially financing the Salt Shed Project.

Result of BROOKFIELD REPUBLICAN PRIMARY:

In Brookfield, the unofficial results give Paul T. Owens the Republican on the November ballot for the town’s highway superintendent after defeating opponent Wade D. Furner by a tally of 77 to 31. In that town, there are only 5 absentee ballots, according to the election board.

So, will Owens give up his School job.... ?

PS - Becker ...With fewer than 40 votes separating Republicans Andrew Busa and John Becker in their bid for the Town of Sullivan highway superintendent ballot line in November, the town’s 59 GOP absentee ballots will determine the victor.

Busa currently holds 367 votes to Becker’s 321, according to the unofficial results posted by the Madison County Board of Elections. Republican Commissioner Kelley Hood and Democratic Commissioner Laura Costello confirmed there are currently 59 absentee ballots out; therefore, the board of elections must wait until Sept. 20 before making the results official.

MADISON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION September 17

MADISON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION
September 17 - and you can bid on line!
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Here is a link to the auction catalog.  There are a few Brookfield properties listed.  Check out the County listings at this site.....

https://www.nysauctions.com/servlet/Search.do?auctionId=1673

Madison County Tax Foreclosure Real Estate Auction
Auction: Saturday, September 17 10AM. Registration at 8AM.
Location: Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421

Bidder Seminar/Early Registration: Thursday, September 15th
Early registration 6PM and Bidder Seminar 7PM

Location: Madison County Office Building, 138 North Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163

RURAL MORTGAGES for Low Income Residents Available - Contact Morrisville College - Oct 12 Workshop Meeting

This is a terrific opportunity for many residents and young families starting out.  This program was advertised in the MADISON COURIER....worth checking out!

USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Direct Loan Interest Rates Reach Historic Low

Direct Home Loans Require No Down Payment and Offer a 2.875% Fixed Rate

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development recently announced that interest rates for the Single Family Housing Direct Loan mortgage program will decrease in September to 2.875%. This rate is a historic low since the program’s inception in 1949.

USDA Rural Development’s Direct Loan mortgage program helps very-low to low income families and individuals buy, build or improve homes in rural communities. These loans require no down payment or private mortgage insurance (PMI) and the standard term is 33 years. Payment Assistance, which subsidizes the interest rate can further reduce monthly mortgage payments for those who qualify.

“Expanding and preserving homeownership is a major part of the foundation for a stronger, more prosperous rural New York,” said Jennifer Jackson, USDA Rural Development New York Single Family Housing Director. “There is tremendous potential for our housing programs in Madison County, New York.”

“Rural Development will be conducting an on-campus Homeownership Workshop at Morrisville State College on Wednesday, October 12th 2016 – in Charlton Hall from 6pm to 8pm,” Jackson said. “I would encourage residents throughout Madison County and surrounding communities to join us if they would like to purchase or repair a home and learn more about our housing programs.”

USDA Rural Development’s mission is to deliver programs that will increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. Last year, Rural Development in New York provided over $250 million in housing loans, grants and loan note guarantees, helping 2,274 families and individuals to purchase and repair homes.

For more information on this program visit www.rd.usda.gov/NY — for details about the event at Morrisville State College, email Christopher Stewart at Christopher.Stewart@usda.gov.

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Madison County Health Dept. finds 3 of 10 residential water supplies studied at risk

The Madison County Health Department has determined that a number of residential water systems may be at risk of contamination.

Following nearly a year’s worth of research and study in which the department analyzed the private wells and on-site water systems at nearly 100 Madison County residences, the health department found 3 out of 10 private wells or other on-site water systems may be vulnerable to contamination and not safe for drinking.

“If you haven’t tested your well water in over a year, give us a call,” said Director of Environmental Health Geoffrey Snyder.

Through a grant provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Madison County Health Department is providing free testing of residential wells, and other self-supplied water sources (also called individual on-site water systems) to Madison County residents.

“As we near the end of the first year of our program, we have sampled close to 100 private water systems,” said Snyder. “The most common problem observed is the well cap is either missing, broken or does not provide a sanitary seal, making the well vulnerable to contamination from insects, rodents, and surface water runoff.”

The contamination risk of a well depends on a variety of factors, including its construction, location, depth, water source protection, and treatment system performance. The type of soil, rock or other environmental conditions in an area may also affect the quality of private drinking water systems. Local activities including industrial, agricultural, and human activities in an area, could potentially impact the quality and safety of the water you drink.

Madison County Health Department recommends testing individual water systems yearly for total coliform bacteria and nitrate or:

• Whenever you notice a change in taste or color of the water;

• After work on the water system;

• If you notice the well cap is not secure;

• If you notice standing water around your well

Primary funding for this free water testing program is provided through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Madison County Department of Health.

To learn more about this free testing service for eligible Madison County residents, call Madison County Health Department at 366-2526 or learn more online at healthymadisoncounty.org.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - Republican Primary Candidates

We will have two REPUBLICAN PRIMARY candidates for the Brookfield Highway Superintendent vacancy.  Wade Furner (Main St., North Brookfield) and Paul Owens (Main St., Brookfield) have both submitted petitions to run on the Republican ticket in NOVEMBER.  In additon, Joe Walker has filed his petition for his current Town Board seat.

The REPUBLICAN  PRIMARY will be held on SEPTEMBER 13.

Here are important details from the Madison Courier, if you want to vote in the SEPTEMBER REPUBLICAN PRIMARY


http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=71655

There will be Republican primaries in the town of Brookfield, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. If you wish to vote in the primary election, you must be registered by Aug. 19, 2016, and be a member of the Republican Party.

Anyone who has moved since they last registered must re-register. Registration forms are available from the Madison County Board of Elections by calling (315) 366-2231 or downloaded from www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/boe.

Forms are also available at post offices and town, city and village clerks offices.

Voters can verify their registration and enrollment at http://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/votersearch.aspx

If you wish to vote by absentee, the absentee application forms are available from the Madison County Board of Elections by calling (315) 366-2231 and can also be downloaded at www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/boe. You may also come into our office at 138 North Court Street, Building 4, Wampsville, fill out an absentee form and vote in person.

WADE FURNER, Main St. , N. Brookfield
PAUL OWENS, Main St., Brookfield

STILL MISSING OUR Town Highway Equipment Leases ....and Why?

WHY? .....it has been over three months now. and our Supervisor, John Salka, still cannot find those leases for the Brookfield Highway equipment.......why would that be???....MISSING?...or "lost" because there is information he may not want us to know?....they are still missing, so, if found, please forward to the Town Clerk for safe keeping...just makes you wonder just what Salka is hiding now! Sorry I wasn't able to make it to last night's Town Board meeting.... hated to miss the most recent episode of "Breaking" Brookfield.

LOST....Equipment Leases for Brookfield Highway Department

....if found, please return to the Town Clerk.... Salka does not know where they could be....par for the course....just the kind of person we need in Albany...a guy who couldn't find his ass with both hands!

BCS MINUTES - Finally and Formally VANDALISM COVERED UP

Finally, some BCS School Board minutes posted on the School website.  The Superintendent explained that the District Clerk was too busy for that kind of work... she had other priorities.   Still disappointing (but totally EXPECTED)  to see that the Board has NEVER FOLLOWED UP ON THE VANDALISM that occurred in SEPTEMBER OF LAST YEAR...so now we can consider it a FINAL COVER UP and .write off another $250,000 on top of that  $152,000 + wasted on the so-called Administration...another Brookfield cover up.... the Board didn't even want to know who the suspects were....yet, everyone else in Town seems to know...that's how we ADMINISTER things around here: friends & family first.

Just Askin.....Where are the TOWN EQUIPMENT LEASES

Why won't our "open & transparent" Supervisor release the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION requested copies of the Town's equipment leases?  ...requested over 40 days ago...formally, in writing...yet...only a few leases released and no reply...is there something more to these leases we should (or should NOT) know about???

Just askin...Salka must have them,....he went to great lengths to explain how he goes through these leases and the amortization tables each year to update the Town's Annual financials.....

Magee works to expand access to farmland for beginning farmers

Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson) announced the passage of his legislation to help new farmers by developing an inventory of state-owned land that may be viable for farming. Furthermore, this bill would require the state’s Agriculture Advisory Council to provide tax and financial advice to beginning farmers in order to ease the difficult process of entering the agricultural field (A.9536).

“This proposed law will enhance access to farmland for new farmers,” said Magee. “With the average age of farmers getting older in our state, we need to do more to expand access to farmland to ensure a strong future for agriculture here in New York.”

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National Guard Troops Arrive in Central New York for Disaster Training This Week

National Guard Troops Arrive in Central New York for Disaster Training This Week

Nearly 600 service members from the New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico National Guard conducted a training exercise at the New York State Preparedness Training Center in May 2014.
Nearly 600 service members from the New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico National Guard conducted a training exercise at the New York State Preparedness Training Center in May 2014.
Homeland Response Force to conduct exercise at State Preparedness Training Center

More than 700 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from New York and New Jersey arrive in Central New York today to prepare for a disaster response force exercise this week at the New York State Preparedness Center. The training will validate unit preparations to serve as a regional disaster response force.

The training exercise will occur from June12 through the 18.

The organization, known as a National Guard Homeland Response Force, will train both at the New York National Guard Armory in Utica and Oriskany at the New York State Preparedness Center to certify their readiness to assist responders following a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear or incident.

Residents may notice increased military traffic in the Oriskany, Rome and Utica areas as the HRF arrives and conducts its final training preparations and validation exercise.
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TONIGHT! Town Board Meeting 6/13 in LEONARDSVILLE

Don't forget tonight's regular TOWN BOARD meeting will be held in Leonardsville Fire Hall at 7PM....don't bother to look for the agenda or anyother information on the Town Website...Salka never bothered to post, so may be a good/interesting meeting....

GUNS of WAR ...on our STREETS...in our COMMUNITIES....

Why do we allow guns of war "assault" weapons ...in our homes, on our streets, in our communities....are people with guns the only ones with rights?....Ask our candidate for ASSEMBLY, SALKA... everyone should have an assault weapon...take a look at the owners who have turned up in the news...our rights are not being protected...they are being SOLD TO THE NRA....thank them!

LOST - BEAGLE/ Stanbro Rd - Brookfield / Tri-Color Male with Collar and "Blue Bone" Tag

LOST - BEAGLE - June 5 in the vicinity of Stanbro Rd., Brookfield...his name is "FRED"...he is a friendly, loving guy who is dearly missed...PLEASE CALL if you see him...call KARI (315) 939-9239.... heartbroken and missing her boy!!

EDMESTON BANK ROBBERY...they got him! Dennis Gelatt, 31 Earlville....

EDMESTON, N.Y. - A suspect is now in police custody in connection to the NBT bank robbery in Edmeston.

The robbery took place on May 23rd at 11:06 a.m., and the Otsego County Sheriff's Department worked with the Madison County Sheriff's Department to find the suspect.

Dennis Gelatt, 31, of Earlville, faces robbery chargesa, and is being held on $25,000 bail.

The Otsego County Sheriff says Gelatt went the teller window and demanded cash. They say when he got the cash, he fled on foot to a parked vehicle on West Street and drove away on Otsego County Highway 20.

- See more at: http://www.wktv.com/news/Suspect_in_custody_in_Edmeston_NBT_bank_robbery_.html#sthash.ZIrPcTdg.dpuf

BCS BOARD - Continue to Violate Open Meetings Law

The last minutes for the BROOKFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL were prepared on Feb 10.  Since then, according to Superintendent JIM PLOWS the board clerk DOES NOT HAVE THE TIME!!! to prepare the minutes..... not since FEBRUARY.   

This is a direct violation of the OPEN MEETINGS LAW requiring the minutes be available to the PUBLIC WITHIN TWO WEEKS of the meeting -- regardless of whether or not approved by the Board.

This is a BOARD and ADMINISTRATION who feels no repsonsibility to the TAXPAYERS... we pay OUTRAGEOUS SALARIES for friends & family; and for SUBSTANDARD PERFORMANCE ..by EVERY MEASURE.

Of course, we don't want anyone to know tha the Board and Administration have NEVER FOLLOWED UP ON THE $250,000 of vandalism from SEPTEMBER 2015...but given the alleged vandals ties to the school .... who wants to ruin the graduation for a few of them!

BCS - Board Of Education...NO MINUTES SINCE FEBRUARY

Despite repeated requests, according to Superintendent Plows, the Board Clerk has been too busy to prepare the BOARD MINUTES...they have not been prepared since FEBRUARY....another example of the lack of organization and follow up ....despite the great salaries and benefits. $152,000 Superintendent salary + BENEFITS... What else don't we have time for?...like the vandalism...once again, a round of applause for yet another OFFICIAL COVER UP BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION...they know who did it. But, because they KNOW they will NOT PERSUE.

TODAY! Tuesday! PROPERTY TAXES TOO HIGH? Assessment Review Board Meets TODAY!

TODAY - TUESDAY MAY 24 the 

Brookfield BOARD OF ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW 

will be meeting at the 

TOWN HALL from 2 -4 PM and 6-8PM TONIGHT !!!

If you wish to contest your current property tax assessment, please bring a completed form RP 524 that can be found at the following link.  https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp524_fill_in.pdf

TOWN BOARD: Summary - Special Meeting "284 Road Agreement"

All board members were present at the Special Meeting to review the "284 Road Agreement" which is essentially a plan for the CHIPS money: where it's going and how much.  This reflects a change in Deputy Highway Superintendent Mark Zediker's CHIPS Plan, from prior Highway Supt. Bob Piersma's plan. Here is a re-write of portions of Zediker's plan.  He is also going to try and do roads in close proximity to one another in order to keep rental costs of the grinder & roller which totaled, runs approximately $2,700 per day. The plan was unanimously approved by the Board. Looks like a busy summer for the guys and more road coverage for the dollar.

PREVIOUS PLAN  (Paving)
Miner Road            $171,270
Hollow Rd                 49,480
STONE & OIL   $220,750 

NEW CHIPS PLAN (Zediker)
NEW PLAN (Stone & Oil)
Miner Road **            $101,172
Hollow Rd                 13,733
STONE & OIL   $114,905

NEW PLAN (Sealing)
Chesebro                    $17,127
Wratten                    $17,881
Mill Hill (.25 mi)     $4,617
** Faulkner/Huey   $16,438
Waterman                   $15,105
SEALING:          $71,168  
** Must be done to guarantee paving done last yr.

NEW PLAN (Stone & Oil)
Page                         $ 16,915
Avery                  $ 16,600
STONE & OIL $33,515

NEW PLAN (Material - Patch)
PATCH 300 TON $14,984

NEW CHIPS PLAN: Stone, Oil & Seal $234,572 

MINER RD - To Be Added:

GUARDRAIL QUOTES (2):

BANK STABILIZATION (1)

Use "Pave NY" When Released

MINER ROAD

CHIPS Allocation

CHIPS                 $244,695

NEW PLAN         $(234,572)

Difference                   $10,123 Left Over from CHIPS

New  Pave NY Allocation $49,786 Not Yet allocated

BCS BUDGET - Passes with 62 Percent 155 - 96

Most of the budgets were approved by wide margins.

Budgets were approved throughout Central New York.

Brookfield, the only district which needed a 60 percent majority to pass its budget, secured a 62 percent majority with a vote of 155 to 96.

.Madison County school budgets

Brookfield
Yes: 155
No: 96

Updated -SPECIAL MEETING: WED MAY 18 - HIGHWAY AGREEMENT

SPECIAL MEETING....In case you missed this notice is tucked in the Assessor's notice on the Town website. APOLOGY TO SHERRY:  This was posted on the OFFICIAL SECTION of the WEBSITE as required and was not SNEAKY...Sorry, Sherry!

Sherry explained that the meeting was called so that Deputy Highway Superintenent could start the road work plans sooner rather than later.  According to research, the agreement is between the Highway Supt and the Board of Directors agreeing on where the CHIPS and other State Funded highway improvements will be spent and the approximate cost.

 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
6:30 pm - Brookfield Town Hall

PURPOSE:  Adopt Proposed Highway 284 Agreement

BCS Budget Vote ! MAY 17 TUES - NOON to 9 PM

Don't forget to VOTE on TUESDAY - MAY 17 NOON - 9PM BCS ANNUAL BUDGET !!!

There is a 6% increase, even after $100,000 is being used from the School's "Fund Balance (Savings Account). 

On a PER STUDENT BASIS, the cost to educate a BCS student will increase approximately $410 per student at a cost of $26,044 PER STUDENT for 2016-27 school year (240 Students).

UPDATE: 
 As an interesting "frame of reference", 
according to the 2010 CENSUS, 
the average income in the 
Town of Brookfield was 
$13,719 PER PERSON.

FROM THE POST STANDARD:

BROOKFIELD

2015-16 school budget: $6,152,195.

2016-17 proposed school budget: $6,250,660.

Proposed tax levy change: 6% increase.

Major cuts: Eliminates a social worker position that results in $46,000 in savings. These responsibilities will be assumed by other district personnel.

Fund balance used: $100,000.

Propositions: None.

School board elections: One five-year seat. Valerie Nolan.

When: Noon to 9 p.m. at Brookfield Central School District, 1910 Fairground Road.

TOWN BOARD MINUTES - March 14, 2016 Regular Meeting

Thanks to Town Clerk, Sherry Perretta, for providing copies of the Town Board Minutes which will be posted on RUMOR ...these minutes are as approved ...only colors and highlights added for ease or reading.  Thank again!

Regular MEETING, TOWN OF BROOKFIELD, March 14, 2016

 A Regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Brookfield, County of Madison, State of New York was held at the Town Hall, Brookfield, NY on March 14, 2016.

PRESENT: Supervisor John Salka

Councilman Clinton Abrams

Councilman Dewitt Head ABSENT

Councilman Joseph Walker

Councilman Jefferson Mayne

Town Clerk Sherry Perretta

Highway Supt. Robert Piersma ABSENT

Town Attorney Tina Weyland-Smith ABSENT

OTHERS PRESENT: approximately 10 guests

Supervisor Salka, called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the Pledge to the Flag.

RESOLUTION 39-2016

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On a motion by Walker, seconded by Abrams, the following resolution was

ADOPTED by ROLL CALL VOTE

AYES (4) Abrams, Walker, Mayne, Salka

NAYS (0)

Resolved that the minutes of February 8, 2016, February 15, 2016 and March 8, 2016 be approved as presented.

REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIALS

Planning

 Public hearing held on Knorr/Mackey subdivision. Approval granted.

 Chairperson McCoach reported that May meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, May 3rd. Several members will be attending training on Thursday, May 5th.

 Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2016.

Town Clerk

 Town Clerk Perretta presented the Town Clerk monthly report for February with total disbursement of $567.50.

 Assessor’s report for March presented to Board.

 DCO quarterly report submitted to Board.

 Tax Collector report given. Balance of Supervisor’s Receipt remitted to Supervisor.

 Information shared on several upcoming training opportunities.

 Horned Dorset provided notification of liquor license application.

 DEC notification of closure of all snowmobile trails, seasonal access roads and associated gates by March 13, 2016 and will remain closed during the spring mud season.

Regular MEETING, TOWN OF BROOKFIELD, March 14, 2016

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 DEC notification that residential brush burning is prohibited from March 16, 2016 through May 14, 2016.

Supervisor

 Supervisor Salka reported that DEC has visited the Town Barn and the salt shed, fuel system and drainage system will need to be addressed. He has met with Matt Fuller of Barton & Laguidice regarding the salt shed.

 Highway Work Rules are being revised. Supervisor to have for Board to review at next meeting.

Highway Superintendent

 A proposal was presented for replacement of the fuel system from Yocum Full Service Inc. in the amount of $28,820. Councilman Abrams questioned the terms of the procurement policy and if additional proposals needed to be sought. After reviewing the procurement policy, the Board determined that a request for proposals should be written. Town Clerk to run notice for request for proposals with specifications to match the proposal received from Yocum. Proposals to be opened at next board meeting.

 Supervisor Salka presented a resolution to authorize the Supervisor to enter into a contract with Barton & LaGuidice for the salt shed project. A review of the procurement policy indicates that this would not require a request for additional proposals. Board to address the resolution later in the meeting.

 Sluice pipes are being replaced on Miner Road.

Town Attorney (Tina Weyland-Smith)

 No report.

Buildings/Insurance

 Town Hall is still in need of repairs. Town Clerk to run notice again for proposals to fix/replace entrance doors, replace window and repair/replace landing at court entrance.

Parks

 Councilman Mayne reported that practicing has started at the Academy Road Park. The bathrooms will be opened soon. Town Clerk to run notice for mowing/trimming/maintenance bids for all parks.

Safety

 No report.

Comprehensive Planning Committee

 Compilation of survey results continues.

 Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2016 at the Town Hall at 7:00 pm.

Codes Enforcement (Chad Trudell)

 Town Clerk asked, at CEO’s request, where the Board wanted his office to be maintained. Supervisor Salka advised that the current office at the Town Barn or the old office at the Town Hall are both acceptable and at the preference of the CEO. Regular MEETING, TOWN OF BROOKFIELD, March 14, 2016

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Historian

 The Historical Society meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

 The Pomeroy Foundation applications for markers for the Curtis residence and the Dote residence is in the final stages.

 David Craine was able to locate an original Craine silo in the area.

 Myrtilla Miner banner will be doing some traveling. She will be on loan to Kirkland and West Winfield Bicentennial celebration.

 Today is National Pi Day.

Dog Control Officer

 Quarterly report submitted to Board.

Finance

 Supervisor Salka gave a summary of the balance sheet.

RESOLUTION 40-2016

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

On a motion by Mayne, seconded by Abrams, the following resolution was

ADOPTED by ROLL CALL VOTE

AYES (4) Abrams, Walker, Mayne, Salka

NAYS (0)

Resolved that the Supervisor’s bills be paid on Abstract #11 in the following amounts:

General Fund No. 34 - 46 $ 7,727.79

Highway Fund No. 38 - 61 $ 31,391.79

RESOLUTION 41-2016

AUTHORIZING THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTON & LAGUIDICE ENGINEERS

On a motion by Abrams, seconded by Mayne, the following resolution was

ADOPTED by ROLL CALL VOTE

AYES (4) Abrams, Walker, Mayne, Salka

NAYS (0)

Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Brookfield authorize the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Barton & LaGuidice for the approximate sum of $23,500.00. A copy of said agreement is attached as ‘Exhibit A’. Regular MEETING, TOWN OF BROOKFIELD, March 14, 2016

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RESOLUTION 42-2016

INTRODUCE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2016 – ‘A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM FOR TOWN SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF BROOKFIELD’

On a motion by Mayne, seconded by Walker, the following resolution was

ADOPTED by ROLL CALL VOTE

AYES (4) Abrams, Walker, Mayne, Salka

NAYS (0)

The Town Board of the Town of Brookfield will hold a public hearing with respect to the adoption of proposed Local Law #1 of 2016 on April 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the North Brookfield Fire House, North Brookfield, NY.

RESOLUTION 43-2016

MODIFY THE 2016 BROOKFIELD TOWN BUDGET

On a motion by Abrams, seconded by Walker, the following resolution was

ADOPTED by ROLL CALL VOTE

AYES (4) Abrams, Walker, Mayne, Salka

NAYS (0)

RESOLVED, that the 2016 adopted Town budget be modified as follows:

Budget Line & Description From: To:

DA2665 Sale of Equipment $ 500.00 $90,500.00

DA5130.2 Unallocated Insurance $ 8,000.00 $98,000.00

Difference: $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00

A5031 Interfunds Transfer . $ 0.00 $50,000.00

A5132.4 Garage Contractual $25,000.00 $75,000.00

Difference: $25,000.00 $25,000.00

With no further business to come before the Board, on a motion by Abrams and seconded by Mayne, the meeting was adjourned at 9