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Philipstown board approves temporary county broadcast‑tower license, small water change order and ethics disclosure; truck purchase also approved
Summary
At its July workshop the Philipstown Town Board approved a temporary revocable license allowing Putnam County to begin work on an emergency broadcast tower, a $4,715.37 change order for Garrison Landing water main work, adoption of a conflict‑of‑interest disclosure form, and authorization to purchase a replacement highway truck (purchase amount appears unclear in the transcript).
The Philipstown Town Board used roll‑call votes to approve several routine but consequential items at its July workshop meeting.
Emergency broadcast tower: The board approved a revocable access‑and‑use agreement authorizing Putnam County to begin preparatory work for an emergency broadcast tower at the town highway garage while the county and OSI finalize a longer‑term property exchange agreement. The resolution authorizes the supervisor to execute the temporary license so preparatory work may start.
Garrison Landing water main change order: The board approved change order #1 for the Garrison Landing Water District well #8 water‑main extension for TNA Construction in the amount of $4,715.37. Officials said the work was necessary and easier to complete while the contractor was onsite.
Conflict of interest disclosure form: The board adopted a conflict‑of‑interest disclosure form to be signed by elected and appointed officials and other voting board members; staff noted the option to codify the policy as a local law to amend the ethics code in the future.
Highway vehicle purchase: The board approved purchase of a 2024 Dodge Ram 2500 Tradesman with plow to replace a truck that had been sold. The meeting transcript records the purchase amount inconsistently (appears as "$56,8645"); meeting materials or the signed resolution should be checked to confirm the correct dollar figure.
Votes: The roll call for the tower resolution and other items recorded votes in favor by Councilwoman Carter, Councilman Flareity and Councilwoman Farrell; one board member (Jason) was absent for several items and the supervisor cast an affirmative vote when present.
Next steps: The supervisor was authorized to execute tower documents and staff will deliver contract and procurement paperwork for the truck purchase; the small water change order will be forwarded to the contractor for implementation.
