Town Board approves bids, agreements, appointments and multiple routine items; discusses cell service problems

The Town of Clinton Town Board approved a number of contracts, appointments and procedural items during the meeting and discussed long-standing problems with cellular service in parts of the town.

On formal actions, the board voted to put out a bid for staining the buildings at Fran Mark Park, authorized a two-month extension to file the annual financial report, approved travel and delegate designations for the Association of Towns meeting, and authorized hiring Hudson Valley Appraisal Corporation for an appraisal in a tax-assessment matter. The board also approved the annual agreement to spend highway funds (the "284" agreement), adopted a dog-housing agreement with Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, and entered a shared-services agreement for animal control with neighboring towns. Several personnel actions were approved, including seasonal and highway hires and the appointment of an unpaid intern for six months.

Board members and staff also discussed cellular coverage gaps across the town, with…