Present:

Herb Morrow, Mayor
Dennis Gai
Don Rave
John McCusker
Jay Meyer

Village Administrator: Lynn Pincomb
Village Attorney: Mara Manin, Esq.

Mayor Morrow opened the meeting at 7:39 pm.  There is one public hearing this evening.

Chief’s Report
Dennis Gai delivered Chief Hubb’s report to the board.  Overtime was high for the summer months and will be cut back to accommodate the budget.  A new computer is on order for the Police Department.

Public Hearing

 Local Law #3 of 2007 “Amendment to Village Code regarding Real Property Exemption”
Motion made by Mr. Gai to approve Local Law #3 of 2007 as amended and seconded by Mr. McCusker was unanimously approved.
Hearing closed at 8:15 p.m.  Transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Administrator’s Report
Lynn Pincomb delivered her report to the board.  To date there are 5 unpaid property taxes.  Letters were mailed out on September 1, 2007 to those homeowners.  There are five applicants on the agenda for the Zoning Board of Appeals this month and it will be held at the Halesite Fire House.  Second notice for snow plow bids went out.  Two or three applicants are expected to respond. New Residents Party will be held on Sunday September 23, 2007.

Financials/Bills
The Board reviewed the interim financial statements and the list of bills and, after review, questions and discussion, a motion was made by Mr. McCusker to approve the list of bills and the interim financial statements which was seconded by Mr. Meyer and unanimously approved.

Attorney’s Report
Mara Manin discussed her report with the board.

Road Commissioner’s Report
Dennis Gai delivered his report to the board.  Drainage project should be finished this fall.

Minutes
A motion made by Mr. Gai to approve the amended August minutes was seconded by Mr. Meyer and unanimously approved.

At 8:50 p.m. the Board entered into Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

At 9:40 p.m the Board convened in open session.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristen Gerken