Town Board: Signs, Wetlands, Parks and Ethics

Town Board
April 16, 2013

This was a brief meeting, with most of the time devoted to awards and special presentations. Some of the more interesting items were discussed during the Board’s pre-session discussion.
 
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1. Sign issue/Tea Temptation
Supervisor Grace advised the Board that the owner of Tea Temptations on Route 6 in Mohegan Lake wants permission for a 90 day temporary sign so that more people will be aware of his location
 
2. Winery wetlands permit
Town Clerk Roker advised the Board that she couldn’t refer out the Winery wetlands application because Mr. DeChiaro still owed $1,500 for his wetlands application.
 
3. Ethics issue
Councilman Bianco asked his fellow Board members if they had any conflicts with Mr. Ciarcia or his firm doing work for the Town or as the engineer for the Winery.
 
4. Parks & Recreation
Supervisor Grace discussed the ongoing preparation of a master plan for the Granite Knolls site.
 
5. Tax bills
Councilman Bianco reminded residents that if they paid their taxes through their bank, they could get a free copy of their bill at the Tax Receiver’s office so that they could see exactly what they were being taxed for.  
 
6. Arbor Day
Two speakers reminded the community about the Town’s upcoming Arbor Day celebration, April 26, 4pm at Patriot Garden (off Underhill Avenue, behind the skateboard park).
 
7. Study of special district charges
Susan Siegel (the person writing this summary) asked the Board for an update on the status of the study of how the refuse, water and Hallocks Mill sewer districts are charged for services they receive that are paid for by the general fund. 
 
8. Selected resolutions passed unanimously
Agreed to put 26 surplus highway department vehicles and equipment up for auction using Auctions International.

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