Check out the West Winfield Star....this week's Feb 20 issue includes a run down of local town and school board meetings along with an update that DOLLAR GENERAL is moving into the Great American location -- completion anticipated in 4 months....in the meantime, the Village of West Winfield has arranged bus transportation for Seniors...first run ...MONDAY Feb 25..... check out this great local blog for details: West Winfield Happenings! ...
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
PLANNING BOARD - March 7 - Visentin - McIntyre Rd.
Notice of Public Hearing
The Planning Board of the Town of Brookfield will hold a public hearing upon the application of James Visentin for the review and discussion of subdivision of Tax Map # 218.-1-21. Said property is located at 573 McIntyre Rd in the Town of Brookfield.
Said hearing will be held on March 7, 2019 at the Brookfield Town Hall at 7:00 PM. At this time, all persons will be given the opportunity to be heard.
The Planning Board of the Town of Brookfield will hold a public hearing upon the application of James Visentin for the review and discussion of subdivision of Tax Map # 218.-1-21. Said property is located at 573 McIntyre Rd in the Town of Brookfield.
Said hearing will be held on March 7, 2019 at the Brookfield Town Hall at 7:00 PM. At this time, all persons will be given the opportunity to be heard.
BCS - Financial AUDIT BY NYS - Results
Here is a link to the March 2018 Audit of BCS' financials....why are they hiding it?.... their billing procedure is as lax as their communications ....when was the last time we saw minutes or ANY useful information posted for TAXPAYERS ....not JUST PARENTS!!! But, this falls on the BOARDS' deaf ears....
https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2018/brookfield.pdf
Saturday, February 16, 2019
CORBIN - "State of the Town" GOOD START!
Sorry to have missed the FEBRUARY Town Board meeting but was able to obtain a copy of Supervisor Corbin’s monthly report. WOW….what a difference!...INFORMATION…! There was more information in the Corbin report than we got out of Salka in the past 4 years while he prepped for the Assembly seat the Town’s business withered on the vine!
[I never thought I would be saying this!!] Got to give Corbin the credit. Here is a summary:
1. Corbin obtained a verbal commitment to include $25,000 in the 2019 budget for the Madison County Fair.
2. Town vs Kabana – court date set for March 8, but trying to move up to Feb.
3. Richter v Town – attorneys to meet in March [this must be the “mystery” lawsuit we never heard about];
4. Working with Town Justice on funding for various security issues [NOTE: we need a SHERIFF in attendance on DA NIGHT!!!]
5. The last four years 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 of CAP [property tax levy] reports had not been filed. Corbin worked with the Town Accountant to complete these and the 2019 report.
6. Budget line items were corrected for recording property tax penalties and interest.
7. Annual Audit of the Town Clerk and Town Justice to be conducted on February 18th. These annual audits are required and performed by the Town Board’s “Finance” Committee.
8. The Governor’s 2019 budget was a “hit” to Highway budget revenues: $17,744 (2% of Town Budget) AIM program cancelled; no CHIPS increases and no “Extreme Winter Recovery” funding.
9. This APRIL, Colgate University professor plans to start a free “Library BOX” exchange. Location ideas needed.
ON a go-forward basis, the Supervisor’s goals for the upcoming year include:
LAW SUITS: Kabana and now Richter – resolution. [FINALLY].
SALT SHED. Several issues to address – “notorious” bookkeeping; limited capacity and style issues.
CODES ENFORCEMENT: Long overdue. “non-existent for the past 11 years” […AGREE!] A new house was built in 2017 – without a permit! And just take a ride around!
DOG ENUMERATION: to start again and complete this time.
POINT OF INTEREST – The food stamp program is now called SNAP. Corbin’s report also noted that Madison County paid – One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to cover 4,000 households for ONE MONTH. [NOTE: while it sounds like a lot, according to my calculator that is only $250 per family per month.]
In summary, sounds like things are moving ahead and information is being shared with the community….it is now worth going to a Town Board Meeting. We can learn something other than EXCUSES….!
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
A long overdue update….taxes and winter doldrums!
Catching up on the past Waterville Times article re: first Town Board meeting under Supervisor Loren Corbin….what a difference …and who thought???....an overall positive in terms of information flow and a turnaround compliment from a public speaker and applaud her character for apologizing!
The meeting included an update on the Town budget and litigation…oh so much left hidden by Mr. Salka; and also heard that final/approved Board minutes would be put ONLINE ….on the TOWN’s WEBSITE…within two weeks of meeting?!! Be still my beating heart!!! ... is this a harbinger of OPEN GOVERNMENT?! MUCH NEEDED to rebuild trust!
On another note, sad to hear that the WEST WINFIELD Great American is scheduled to close Feb 28. Here is a link to the new West Winfield website with updates and local news…a neat site! WEST WINFIELD LOCAL HAPPENINGS at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/826700944177624/?multi_permalinks=1148730078641374¬if_id=1549484278155157¬if_t=group_highlights
Thursday, January 3, 2019
And the new TOWN SUPERVISOR IS.....
Loren Corbin - former Town Supervisor..by unanimous vote of the Town Board: Abrams, Walker, Head, and Mayne (who dropped out of the race so he could stay a Board member....).
It was a full house with 20+...the meeting started with a brief introduction by each of the candidates. The Board then went into an executive session (in Salka's office)...after about 40 minutes they returned with DeWitt nominating Loren Corbin and approved by the full board....Despite Salka's attempts to put Chuck Blood in the position. No public comment was allowed. The position will be held until the next general election in NOVEMBER.
Granted, there was dissent as stated by Rachel Owens (former Board member), however the sentiment of the Board as well as several citizens is: NOW maybe we can get things done. Salka left a high level of frustration - a catalog of loose ends....unending litigation...and a whole host of Salka's "I'll look into that". (the black hole of follow up!)...he can now continue to play his old game in the Assembly...and help his friends...like the IDA Courthouse deal. See Nov 3 post.
It was a full house with 20+...the meeting started with a brief introduction by each of the candidates. The Board then went into an executive session (in Salka's office)...after about 40 minutes they returned with DeWitt nominating Loren Corbin and approved by the full board....Despite Salka's attempts to put Chuck Blood in the position. No public comment was allowed. The position will be held until the next general election in NOVEMBER.
Granted, there was dissent as stated by Rachel Owens (former Board member), however the sentiment of the Board as well as several citizens is: NOW maybe we can get things done. Salka left a high level of frustration - a catalog of loose ends....unending litigation...and a whole host of Salka's "I'll look into that". (the black hole of follow up!)...he can now continue to play his old game in the Assembly...and help his friends...like the IDA Courthouse deal. See Nov 3 post.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
UPDATE - STRANGE BEDFELLOWS Tonight's Meeting
UPDATE - STRANGE BEDFELLOWS IN BROOKFIELD SUPERVISOR "Contest"....John Salka and George Cowen are calling around to the Board and others to SUPPORT Chuck Blood!!!...Now I hear Blood "might" retire from farming. Bring your popcorn for tonight!!!
TONIGHT - JAN 2 - 7PM - TOWN BOARD MEETING! PUBLIC NOTICE..SUPERVISOR APPOINTMENT....SPREAD THE WORD The Town Board of the Town of Brookfield will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on January 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Brookfield Town Hall for the purpose of appointing a Town Supervisor for a term of 1 year effective retroactive to January 1, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2019 and filling any vacancies that may occur from that appointment. Letters of interest will be accepted at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular office hours, by email to Town Clerk at skbn66@frontiernet.net or by mail to Brookfield Town Clerk, PO Box 83, Brookfield, NY 13314. Letters/emails will be accepted through December 31, 2018. Any questions, please call the Town Hall at 315-899-3364 during regular Town Clerk hours.
Sherry Perretta
Town Clerk
Dated: 12/19/2018 and/or 12/26/2018 in papers
Posted 12/15/2018 on door and website
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