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Pembroke board hears sewer fee dispute, animal-shelter donation guidance and park updates
Summary
During miscellaneous business the board reviewed a homeowner's request to waive an approximately $7,800 grinder station fee after a contractor error, discussed new state guidance on accepting animal-shelter donations on license renewals, and noted park mowing, events and a volunteer offer.
The Town Board spent part of its June 11 meeting on several non-ordinance items: a homeowner dispute over a sewer grinder-station fee, newly required animal-shelter donation language for license renewals, and town-park maintenance and bookings.
Supervisor Thomas Schneider described a recent new house in the sewer district whose owner says a contractor cut the wrong sewer line, resulting in an added grinder-station cost of about $7,800. The homeowner asked whether the town would waive the grinder-station fee as relief. Board members indicated they believe the matter primarily lies between the contractor and Camden Group; Supervisor Schneider said he will consult the town attorney about any legal obligation by the town. The minutes do not record a formal motion or decision to waive the fee.
Town Clerk Nicole M. Begin reported a state law now requires towns to offer the option for monetary donations to the local animal shelter on license renewal forms. The state law did not specify how frequently the town must transfer donated funds to the shelter or whether a separate budget line is required. Clerk Begin said she will add a flyer to renewal envelopes explaining that residents may donate money, food or other items directly to the shelter and that residents may also mail checks made payable directly to the shelter.
Supervisor Schneider and highway staff reported mowing and cleanup at the town park while the regular park maintenance worker is out; a local resident offered summer assistance and provided contact information. The board noted Pavilion #1 is booked most weekends in July, with events including a tournament and a private event.
No formal board action was recorded on these items; follow-up consists of the supervisor consulting the town attorney on the grinder-station fee question and the clerk implementing donation language on renewal envelopes.
