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Goshen board approves hire, FEIS extension, safety plan and large payments; dump‑truck lease authorized pending finance review
Summary
The Town Board approved the part‑time hire of Christopher Blessington, an extension for the IWS FEIS to March 26, the NYSDOT dial‑a‑bus safety plan update, and accounts payable runs totaling $2,780,884.85 and $264,508.90. The board authorized a lease for two dump trucks contingent on further financial verification and a phone call to the bank.
At its Feb. 12 meeting the Town of Goshen Town Board approved a slate of operational items by motion and vote.
Personnel: The board reviewed candidate Christopher Blessington, described as a 20‑year officer and certified medical technician, and voted to hire him as a part‑time police officer by voice vote.
Environmental process: The board granted the IWS transfer station an extension for FEIS completion to March 26 to allow the applicant to address public‑hearing comments and outstanding DEC feedback.
Transportation safety: The town approved an updated dial‑a‑bus safety program (NYSDOT) that revised ridership and mileage totals and made no material contract changes.
Fleet finance: The board reviewed a proposed lease with KS State Bank for two International dump trucks and raised questions about the stated finance rate, APR and payment schedule (including a $94,000 advance first payment). The board moved to authorize the supervisor to execute the lease pending Phil's review and a confirmation call to the bank; a roll‑call resolution adopting the resolution in the packet was then approved with Council members Gallo, Lyons, Cantarino and Supervisor Greg recorded as voting "Aye." The authorization was contingent on the pending finance verification.
Payments: The board approved an accounts payable check run dated Feb. 12, 2026 totaling $2,780,884.85 (including payments to local fire companies) and a manual AP run of $264,508.90 by voice votes.
No items were tabled for further voting beyond the contingent lease authorization; the board requested additional documentation on lease APR and payment schedule prior to final execution.
