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Town board approves recycle day, hires grant admin RFP, accepts two resignations and OKs security cameras
Summary
At the June 12 meeting the board approved a Recycle Day on June 14, authorized LaBerge's addendum and an RFP for grant administration, accepted resignations from the chief sewer operator and a highway equipment operator, and approved $3,400 for two security cameras.
The Town of Queen Anne's board on June 12 approved a series of routine and administrative actions, including a community Recycle Day, contract and procurement steps related to the wastewater improvement effort, personnel resignations and a security camera purchase.
Recycle Day: Councilmember Hoteling offered and the board adopted a resolution to host Recycle Day on June 14, 2025, with receptacles at Town Hall and the Highway Garage. The board agreed to cover tipping and transfer fees from budgeted recycling funds and to replenish those funds from earned interest if necessary.
LaBerge addendum and RFP: The board approved an addendum with LaBerge Engineering to pursue multiple grant programs (planning and construction tracks including CDBG and state programs) and also authorized staff to issue an RFP for grant administration services should grant funds be awarded. LaBerge's planning and grant development services were presented at a flat fee of $34,900 plus reimbursable expenses.
Public hearing notice and joint application: The board authorized the town clerk to publish notice of a CDBG public hearing on July 10, 2025, and discussed coordinating a joint hearing with the village of Ravenna for the joint sewer application. The board also adopted a resolution to cooperate with the village and designated the town supervisor as the town's representative in the application to the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal.
Personnel actions: The board accepted the resignation of chief sewer plant operator Jeremy Patori, effective June 10, 2025, and the resignation of equipment operator Kyle Narderleo, effective June 9, 2025. Members expressed concern that the plant would be down to two operators and said they would reach out to the plant manager (Keith) about staffing plans and compliance risks.
Security cameras: In response to reported vandalism, the board approved spending $3,400 to install two cameras through a vendor recommended by the chief (David Bond of Koksaki) and authorized the chief to sign necessary documents to proceed.
Votes at a glance: the transcript records voice votes on the listed resolutions with board members responding 'Aye' to pass each motion; no roll‑call tallies with member names were recorded in the transcript.
What's next: the board will hold the CDBG public hearing on July 10, proceed with RFP/RFQ steps for engineering and grant administration, and follow up on staffing and emergency pump contingency planning.
