By Liz Page
GILBOA – As the end of the year nears, members of the Gilboa Town Board took care of some business to begin closing the books in 2024. They will hold their year-end meeting on Dec. 28 and will meet to get organized for the new year on January 13.
They are looking for a person interested in serving as town justice as Dave Lapinel has announced he will retire as town justice on Dec. 31. They are also seeking a new director for the summer youth program. Anyone with suggestions may contact Supervisor Alicia Terry or Town Clerk Linda Wyckoff. Supervisor Terry said they may consider sharing justice services with a neighboring town and she is open to suggestions from the public. Terry said she did reach out to the New York State Court Administration and the town board can appoint a new justice, but they must run in the next general election and they must complete the required training.
Two capital projects are nearing completion and board members approved payments to the contractors, including the installation of generators at the town hall and at the highway garage. They were reportedly "purring" during a recent, days-long power outage in the town of Gilboa. Supervisor Alicia Terry said instructions have been provided for residents to contact the Public Service Commission regarding the frequency and duration of power outages in the town. A representative of New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) will be present at the January meeting, at the request of town officials.
Work continues on the highway garage, which includes a new roof, new windows, and siding. Payments were approved for that project as well and Supervisor Terry said they are putting together an engineering proposal with Delaware Engineering to make additional repairs to the salt/sand shed.
The town highway crew has plowed and sanded for two major storms over the past month, the first coming on Thanksgiving day. Highway Superintendent John Wyckoff reported the crews made the roads safe to travel and all were able to enjoy the holiday meal with their families.
Jessica Warner was introduced as the appointee to the town's Assessment Review Board. The appointment is expected in January. Warner said she is a long-time resident of the town and has agreed to serve in the position.
Town Attorney Joanne Crum reviewed her research with the Association of Towns regarding conflict of interest. She reported that Deb Moore, who works for a company that recently joined NBT insurance would not have a conflict even though the town does business with NBT. She also said a concert by a resident was quelled upon her inquiry regarding the Highway Superintendent and the installation of a culvert. It is not deemed a conflict.
The Times Journal has sent out its annual letter to appeal to the town to utilize the weekly newspaper as a legal newspaper.
There was nothing new to report on Flat Creek Road and there has been no response regarding the county Department of Public Works demolition of the former Mackey Store on Moore Road.
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