03142022+Special+meeting+minutes.pdf

TOWN OF BIG FLATS -SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING March 14, 2022 - 5:00 PM Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the meeting to order @ 5:00 PM. The board met to discuss to discuss performance, responsibilities, of individual board members. For the purposes of considering job descriptions responsibilities and possibly act. Instructions were given to improve board performance. Board discussed driveway permit applications and possibly increasing the fee. Also, that transfer site temporary driveway with a pop up ten and the entrance. They also discussed having Paul and Dave help with mowing town properties. They also discussed the Cemetery and Rabbit Rock. Questioning if the picnic tables at the park were in good condition, along with the condition of the posting boards. Chairman Reed also discussed that he had a meeting with our town mechanic Randy, and informed that the lawn mowers and weed whackers were all set for the summer. Other discussion was regarding the transfer site, and the fire that happened to burn brush. Discussion of moving the debris pile west. Other discussions were regarding having Cody Harris do some hole patching, and the need for opening at local account (ie. Menards, Home Depot) for urgent town needs. Other discussion was for organizing the Hwy. Dept., a shed for the transfer site, snow fence options, grade vs. fencing. Labor for mowing sides of roads, identifying the operators have to slow down and the possibility of a user-friendly mower. Also, the possibility of having DCM mow ditches. Addition discussion regarding the brush pickup man power vs meeting grant requirements. Grading roads every two weeks 1 or 2 days after rain. Ditch inspections to identify down trees and maintenance needed and keeping a log on low maintenance roads and culverts. There was mention of placing an ad for additional Hwy. Dept. workers, along with the need for new posts at the Transfer site for the gate. Adjourn: Supervisor Kipfer made the motion to adjourn, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. Present: (5)