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The regular meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Jeff Taggart at 7:30 P.M. Present were Jeff Taggart, Garret Sitts, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno, Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Also present were Dave Tuthill, Mary Burns, Tony Breuer, Mike Wallace, Ella Davison, Chris Davison, Gail Robinson, James Carmody, Pete Nero, Roger Reed.

Dawn Ritz submitted her resignation as of November 30, 2018. Garret Sitts made the motion to appoint Sonja Johns to finish Dawn’s term as Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Registrar. David Grant seconded the motion. All present agreed.
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The public hearing was opened for the 2019 Franklin Town budget was opened at 7:29 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. With little discussion the public meeting was closed. Garret Sitts made a motion to go into the regular board meeting, seconded by David Grant at 7:33 P.M. Present were Jeff Taggart, Garret Sitts, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno, Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Also present were Gary Arndt, Brian Brock, Don Hebbard, Tony Breuer, John Peterson, Dave Ohman, Jamie Archibald, Roger Reed, Molli Opramolla, Carol Jensen.

The minutes were read from the October 2 and October 16, 2018 meetings. David Grant made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Donnie Smith seconded the motion. All present agreed.
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The regular meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Jeff Taggart at 7:31 P.M. Present were Jeff Taggart, Garret Sitts, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno, Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Also present were Gary Arndt, Brian Brock, Tony Breuer, Daniel Coughlin, Dave Tuthill, Amanda Groff, Tyler Gregory, Janet Ibrahimovic, Collin Campbell, Peter Niebanck, Robert Eggler, Peter Nero, Roger Reed, Jamie Archibald, and Alexis Bellino.

The minutes were read from the September 4, 2018 meeting. Dave Grant made the motion to accept the minutes as read with the correction that the new service is not on the cell tower yet. Dwight Bruno seconded the motion and all present agreed.
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The regular meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Jeff Taggart at 7:35 P.M. Present were Jeff Taggart, Garret Sitts, David Grant, Dwight Bruno, Donnie Smith, Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Also present were Roger Reed, Brian Brock, Pete Nero, Tony Breuer, Dave Tuthill, Alan Lapp, Darryl Lapp, Don Hebbard, Jim Basile and Pat Rohan.

The minutes were read from the August 7, 2018 meeting. Garret Sitts made a motion to accept the minutes as read. David Grant seconded the motion and all present agreed.
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Franklin NY Town Board special meeting 8-28-2018 to discuss plans for new offices (Court, Town Clerk & Assessor)

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The regular meeting of the Franklin Town Board was to order by Supervisor Jeff Taggart at 7:35 P.M. Present were Jeff Taggart, Garret Sitts, David Grant, Dwight Bruno, Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Absent was Donnie Smith. Also present were Pete Bevilaqua, Roger Reed, Pete Nero, Tony Breuer, Linda DeAndrea, Dave Tuthill, Alan Lapp, Daryl Lapp, Joe Shivers, Donnie Hebbard, Jamie Archibald and Gary Arndt.
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The regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Jeff Taggart. Present were Jeff Taggart, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno, Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Also present were Bree Reed, Roger Reed, Mike Wallace, Don Hebbard, Brian Brock and Tony Breuer. Absent was Garret Sitts.

The minutes were read from the June meeting. David made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Dwight seconded the motion and all present agreed.

David made a motion to appoint Barbara Thompson to the Planning Board. Donnie seconded the motion and all present agreed.

The State Comptroller’s Office has received the Corrective Action Plan. The years 2014-2017 AUD Reports have also been filed. They are available in the Town Clerk’s Office for review during regular business hours.

Mark Laing would like to pave Jackson Hill Road with the Pave New York monies.

The new lights are working very well.

A new phone system still needs to be looked into.

Donnie made a motion to transfer $1700.00 from Contingency Account #1994 to Independent Auditing & Accounting #1324. David seconded the motion and all present agreed.

Paul needs a new copier/ scanner for his office. David made a motion to allow Paul to purchase a new copier/ scanner. Donnie seconded the motion and all present agreed.

Vouchers # 275-332 were presented for payment.

With nothing more to come before the Board, David made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M. Dwight seconded motion and all present agreed.

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The regular meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order By Supervisor Jeff Taggart at 7:30 P. M. Present were Jeff Taggart, Garret Sitts, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno and PaulWarner. Also present were Dave Tuthill, Debbie Tuthill, Bill Vangorder, Roger Reed, Don Hebbard, Lisa Huyck, Tony Breuer, Brian Brock and Pete Nero.

Dave Tuthill gave the minutes from the Franklin/ Kellogg Trust meeting.

Bill Vangorder went over the insurance policy the next year. Garret Sitts made a motion to approve Mang Insurance Group for the next year. David Grant seconded the motion and all agreed. Continue reading…

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The regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were Jeff Taggart , Garret Sitts, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno, Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Also present were Steve Ross, Bob Eggler, Roger Reed, Pete Nero, Lisa Schmitt, Paul Schmitt, Sandra Crane, John Crane, Darryl Lapp, Alan Lapp, Jenn Meo, Melissa Johns, Brian Brock, Dave Tuthill, Deb Tuthill, Tony Breuer and Don Hebbard.

The minutes were read for the April 3, 2018 meeting. Garret made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Dwight seconded the motion and all agreed. The minutes were read from the April 10, 2018 meeting. David made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Dwight seconded the motion and all agreed.

The position on the Board of Assessment Review was voted on with Bob Eggler receiving votes from David, Donnie and Dwight. Jeff has offered the position on the Planning Board to the other candidate Barb Thompson. Continue reading…

The special meeting to interview candidates for the Board of Assessment Review was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were Jeff Taggart, David Grant, Donnie Smith and Dwight Bruno. Garret Sitts was absent. Also present were Brian Brock, Bob Eggler and Barb Thompson.

There are two candidates for the Board of Assessment Review position.

David made a motion to go into executive session at 7:40 P.M. for interviews. Donnie seconded the motion and all present agreed.

Donnie made a motion to come out of executive session at 7:45 P.M. Dwight seconded the motion and all present agreed.

Jeff Taggart and Dwight Bruno audited the Court records on April 2, 2018. Everything was found to be in order. David made a resolution that the Court records have been audited and found to be in order. Donnie seconded the motion and all present agreed.

The Town will get other bids for the lighting job at the Town Shed.

Dwight made a motion to go into executive session at 8:05 P.M. for interviews. David seconded the motion and all present agreed.

David made a motion to come out of executive session at 8:15 P.M. Donnie seconded the motion and all present agreed.

David made a motion to go into executive session regarding legal matters at 8:30 P.M. Donnie seconded the motion.

Dwight made a motion to come out of executive session at 8:40 P.M. David seconded the motion and all present agreed.

With nothing further to come before the Board, Donnie made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Dwight seconded the motion and all present agreed.