TOWN OF BLAINE
MEETING MINUTES

June 11, 2019 

Supervisor Estridge called the June 11, 2019 monthly board meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. 

Present were Supervisor Estridge, Supervisor Josh Fornengo, Clerk Charla Zaccardi, Treasurer Larry Holter, Ron Gallagher, Dan Sear, Bonnie Young, Cole Fornengo, Matt Holter, Ron and Sharon Proffit, Brandie Fornengo, Don Slipher and Wayne Jones.

Clerk’s Report:  Supervisor Fornengo made the motion to approve the May 16, 2019 board meeting minutes. Supervisor Estridge seconded. Motion approved.

Treasurer’s Report was provided by Treasurer Holter.

Expenses:  Supervisor Estridge made a motion to approve payment of the bills as submitted.  Supervisor Fornengo seconded.  Motion approved.

Citizen’s Input: Don Slipher thanked the town board for the new hearing aids.

Chairman’s Report: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

Road Equipment Update:  Ron stated that all equipment was in good condition.

Road Condition Report: Ron reported the roads are in good condition. McGraw Lake Road is ready for pavement. Paving is anticipated to take place in October 2019. A satellite will be placed at Big McGraw Lake landing.

Northland Community Center: Clerk Zaccardi reported there will be table and chair usage coming up in July and August 2019.

Waste & Recycle Transfer Station: Supervisor Estridge reviewed a price analysis of the waste and recycling costs. It was noted that prices are about the same as last year. A discussion ensued about hours and monitoring usage.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Supervisor Estridge noted board members held an Annual Road Review last Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The board will review the full priority list at the next meeting. The board will be creating a new road improvement plan. In the meantime, Ron Gallagher has been instructed on what road improvements could be done at this time. There will be some patching of the roads as the weather permits.
  2. The board has received liquor license applications from Hillside Inn and Otis’ Bar. Supervisor Fornengo made a motion to approve Hillside Inn and Otis’ Bar liquor licenses from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Supervisor Estridge seconded the motion. Motion approved.
  3. Supervisor Estridge talked about a few items regarding the Dairyland Fire Department updates for the Town of Blaine. We will invite Chief-Bill Fish to attend the July 2019 board meeting for more updates.

Supervisor Estridge made a motion to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Supervisor Fornengo seconded. Motion passed.  Meeting was adjourned.                                        

Respectfully submitted, 
Charla Zaccardi, Clerk 

Signed and dated this _11th day of June 2019.
  

By: ________________________________________

          Vern Drake, Chairman