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Thompson board schedules Rosewood scoping and work sessions, advances sewer planning, approves WWTP bid dates and $200,000 culvert grant
Summary
At its June 16 meeting the Town Board authorized joint work-sessions for Rosewood and municipal boards, extended Kiamesha Lake WWTP bid opening and set Emerald Green WWTP bid dates, authorized a developer-funded sewer-district map and plan (828 Broadway, LLC) with $11,000 escrow, approved Melody Lake project payments, accepted a $200,000 WQIP culvert grant, and approved budget transfers and several purchases.
The Town of Thompson board on June 16, 2026 approved a series of administrative actions and project authorizations covering municipal planning, sewer-district work, wastewater treatment project procurement schedules, infrastructure payments, and grants.
Key actions taken
- Rosewood scoping session: The board adopted Res. No. 279 to hold a joint work-session with the Planning Board on July 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM to review the Proposed Rosewood Development Project scoping documents (moved by Councilwoman Melinda S. Meddaugh; seconded by Councilman John A. Pavese; vote: Ayes 4).
- Joint municipal work-session: Councilwoman Meddaugh confirmed a July 15, 2026, 7:00 PM joint work-session with the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Building Department to coordinate municipal review processes.
- Kiamesha Lake WWTP bid extension: Res. No. 280 extended the bid opening for the Kiamesha Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project to July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM (moved by Councilman Richard L. Benjamin, Jr.; seconded by Councilman John A. Pavese; vote: Ayes 4).
- Emerald Green WWTP Phase 1 & 2: Res. No. 281 authorized advertising bids and set a bid opening date (stated in the resolution) for July 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM (moved by Councilwoman Meddaugh; seconded by Councilman Benjamin; vote: Ayes 4).
- Rock Hill/Emerald Green sewer-district extension: Res. No. 282 authorized preparing a map, plan and report for proposed Extension No. 04 of the Consolidated Rock Hill-Emerald Green Sewer District at the request of applicant 828 Broadway, LLC (SBL 52.-1-14.1). The board appropriated $11,000 to pay the cost of preparing the map and plan, to be deposited in escrow by the applicant; MHE Engineering, D.P.C. was retained at a cost not to exceed $5,000 to prepare the map and plan; legal fees are to be paid by the applicant. The resolution is subject to a permissive referendum (moved by Councilwoman Meddaugh; seconded by Councilman Pavese; vote: Ayes 4).
- Melody Lake Wellhouse payments: The board approved multiple project payments and payment applications for the Melody Lake Wellhouse Improvement Project, including MHE Engineering Inv#26810 for $4,083.55; Wittcon, Inc. Application #9 for $46,378.19; TAM Enterprises Application #8 for $47,203.60; and USDA Rural Development Form E Payment #12 for $97,665.34 (Res. Nos. 287-290; votes Ayes 4).
- Bills and budget transfers: Res. Nos. 291-293 approved bills over $5,000 (examples include MHE Engineering $10,000 and Nugent & Haeussler $15,300) and authorized budget amendments to reflect Sullivan 180 grant revenue ($15,000), allocate East Mongaup Park paving ($25,000), purchase NYPA lighting nodes across lighting districts (~$66,800 listed across accounts), and a Route 42 Water District capital improvement entry for Miller Hydrogeologic of $17,100. The meeting paperwork lists a net budget effect of $88,875.
- Purchases and permits: Res. No. 285 authorized purchase and installation of a Handi-Hut bus shelter for $12,715, funded through the Sullivan 180 grant. Res. No. 284 authorized the Monticello Rotary Club's Monster Classic Run/Walk on Aug. 2, 2026. Res. No. 283 declared an Olympian generator and an automatic transfer switch surplus for sale or scrapping.
- Grants and hiring: Res. No. 286 authorized submission of PERMA grant applications for work-zone equipment and pedestrian ice-alert signs. Res. No. 295 authorized acceptance of a $200,000 New York State WQIP Round 21 Aquatic Connectivity Grant for culvert replacement on Big Woods Road and empowered the Supervisor to execute the grant agreement. Res. No. 296 authorized hiring Thomas Crump as a part-time court officer subject to Justices' approval and civil-service requirements.
Votes at a glance
Res. No. 279 (Rosewood work-session): mover Meddaugh; second Pavese; vote Ayes 4 (Mace, Pavese, Meddaugh, Benjamin); outcome approved. Res. No. 280 (Kiamesha Lake bid extension): mover Benjamin; second Pavese; vote Ayes 4; outcome approved. Res. No. 281 (Emerald Green WWTP bids): mover Meddaugh; second Benjamin; vote Ayes 4; outcome approved. Res. No. 282 (Rock Hill sewer extension map/plan): mover Meddaugh; second Pavese; vote Ayes 4; outcome approved; applicant to fund escrow/fees; subject to permissive referendum. Res. Nos. 287-290 (Melody Lake payments): approved; totals listed above; outcome approved. Res. No. 295 (WQIP $200,000 grant acceptance): approved; outcome approved. Res. No. 296 (hire part-time court officer): approved; outcome approved.
What it means
Several actions are preparatory: scheduling scoping and joint sessions and retaining engineers set review and procurement timelines but do not by themselves approve construction. The Rock Hill sewer-district work will be paid for initially by the applicant and may proceed through a permissive referendum process. The $200,000 WQIP grant funds and Melody Lake payments move construction and drainage/culvert work forward. Budget amendments reallocate grant revenue and capital funds to cover planned park paving, lighting-node purchases and well/water capital work.
Next steps
Notable upcoming dates referenced at the meeting: Rosewood scoping work-session July 8, 2026; joint municipal work-session July 15, 2026; Kiamesha Lake and Emerald Green WWTP bid opening dates (July 9 and July 30, 2026, respectively). Several items require follow-up paperwork, escrow deposits by applicants, and contractual invoicing.
