Town Board Special Meeting – April 2015

A Special Meeting was held on April 16, 2015 immediately following the Public Hearing on VLT’s.

 

PRESENT:

 

Supervisor Chipman                Councilwoman Chachkin                    Councilwoman Fornino

Councilman Drabkin               Councilman Spano                              Town Clerk Gundberg

Attorney Christiana

 

PLEDGE:

 

Supervisor Chipman opened the meeting and Councilman Drabkin led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

SUPPORTING VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS:

Resolution # 60-2015:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to support the New York State Assembly Bill  A02196 permitting Ulster County to allow two destination resorts to install Video Lottery Terminals; located at the Hudson Valley Resort and Pine Grove Dude Ranch.

 

Seconded by: Councilman Spano                                                       5-0 aye, motion carried

 

RECESS MEETING:

Resolution # 61-2015:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to enter into a recess meeting at 7:35pm with Town Attorney Christiana, Highway Superintendent Wayne Kelder, and Town Clerk Gundberg.

 

Seconded by: Councilman Spano                                                       5-0 aye, motion carried

 

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Resolution # 62-2015:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to affirm the termination of employment of Merci Sciarrino.

 

Seconded by: Councilwoman Chachkin                                             5-0aye, motion carried

 

AUTHORIZATION TO SPEND OVER THRESHOLD:

Resolution # 63-2015:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to authorize Highway Superintendent to spend over the threshold to have trucks painted but not to exceed $ 12,000.00

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm.

 

Seconded by: Councilman Spano                                                       5-0aye, motion carried

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Kathleen A. Gundberg

Town Clerk