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Canajoharie supervisor praises local response to July 16 storm; residents seek follow-up cleanup
Summary
Supervisor Pete Vroman commended first responders, National Grid, the Amish community and county agencies for assistance after the July 16 storm affecting the Village of Ames. Residents asked the board for further cleanup and cemetery help; the Highway Superintendent said he would address reported debris.
Town Supervisor Pete Vroman opened the Aug. 8 meeting by recognizing the community response to the July 16 storm that affected the Village of Ames, singling out local fire departments, National Grid, the Amish community and county departments for their aid.
Members of the public raised continuing cleanup concerns. Jerry Ward, president of the Ames Cemetery Association, asked the Town for a budget line to cover storm damage and ongoing cemetery maintenance because, he said, the Village of Ames cannot fund that work. The board agreed the request should be discussed at the upcoming Preliminary Budget Meeting scheduled for Sept. 19 at 7:30 PM.
Resident and committee member Sue Mallery said debris remained at the end of her residential road after the Highway Department's work. The Highway Superintendent indicated he would address her concern. The board did not authorize additional emergency expenditures at the meeting; follow-up was scheduled through the budget process and informal staff follow-up.
