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La Grange Town Board approves pay increase for highway operator, sets nonresident senior fee and OKs park donations
Summary
At its June 3 meeting the La Grange Town Board approved a $40.06 hourly HMO rate for Darren Hoffman, set a $60 nonresident senior-center annual fee (prorated to $30 midyear), approved a bench donation at Stringham Park, revised planning and zoning fees, and authorized several training and park purchases.
La Grange Town Board on June 3 approved a slate of routine personnel, fee and parks items and set a special meeting to consider litigation.
The board voted to set the hourly rate for the Heavy Motor Equipment Operator position at $40.06 for Darren Hoffman after the highway superintendent explained the title reflects work Hoffman has been performing. The board approved the resolution by voice vote.
The board also adopted a new nonresident annual membership for the senior drop-in center at $60 per year. The board approved a prorated rate of $30 for memberships purchased between July 1 and Dec. 31, replacing a $2-per-day fee for nonresidents; the town emphasized residents will retain first-priority registration for limited activities such as bus trips, with nonresidents able to sign up afterward.
A bench donation at Stringham Park from the Feldman and Klein families to honor a family member was approved; Parks staff were directed to coordinate final logistics and plaque details with the family.
Other approvals included: revised planning and zoning fees effective June 3, 2026; authorization for Justice Steven O’Hare to attend the New York State Magistrate Conference in Albany (Sept. 27–30, 2026) at a cost not to exceed $1,176; expenditure of LPI funds to replace the Overlook Park Clubhouse sign (GNS Group quote, $1,289.70, includes removal and installation); and payment for a Parks staff member, Stacy Lehi, to attend a Red Cross water-safety instructor trainer program so the town can host in-house instructor training and potentially offer classes to neighboring municipalities.
The board also set a special public meeting for June 8 at 4 p.m. to consider a stipulation settlement in Town of LaGrange v. Mid Hudson Construction Management, Index No. 202450648; one board member abstained on the scheduling vote.
The actions were taken by voice votes with the chair declaring the respective resolutions passed.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting): - HMO hourly rate for Darren Hoffman: approved (voice vote; mover/second not specified in transcript). - Nonresident senior membership ($60; prorated $30 July–Dec): approved (voice vote; mover/second not specified). - Bench donation, Stringham Park: approved (voice vote). - Revised planning and zoning fees (effective 06/03/2026): approved (voice vote). - Justice conference attendance (Steven O’Hare): approved; cost not to exceed $1,176 (voice vote). - Overlook Park Clubhouse sign contract to GNS Group ($1,289.70): approved (voice vote). - Stacy Lehi, Red Cross trainer program attendance: approved (voice vote). - Special meeting to consider litigation stipulation (June 8, 4 p.m.): scheduled (voice vote; one abstention noted).
