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Votes and actions: Hunter board approves ARPA acceptance, STR fee amendment, landfill testing and other motions
Summary
On Aug. 13 the Town Board approved Resolution #4 accepting Greene County ARPA funds for trail work, authorized a Granicus vendor renewal pending legal review, approved an STR fee amendment to penalize long‑term unpermitted rentals, authorized increased landfill testing by Rennia Engineering, and entered an executive session on personnel from which no action was taken.
The Town Board recorded the following formal actions on Aug. 13, 2024:
- Resolution #4 (accepted): Authorize acceptance of Greene County ARPA funds for $25,000 to support Kaaterskill Rail Trail resurfacing, drainage improvements and KRT‑3 extension. Motion by Councilman David Kukle; passed (In Favor 4, Opposed 0).
- Motion (Granicus renewal): Authorize the Supervisor to sign a renewal agreement with Granicus pending Town Attorney review. Motion by Councilman Dolph Semenza; seconded by Councilman Raymond Legg; recorded as Ayes 5, Noes 0. Payment to the vendor will be withheld until full services are provided.
- Motion (STR fee amendment): Amend STR permit fees to raise fees for properties that rented without a permit for one or more years after the STR law, doubling the annual rate based on occupancy. Motion made and recorded as Ayes 5, Noes 0.
- Motion (landfill testing): Authorize Rennia Engineering to increase the frequency of lab testing at the landfill per their recommendation. Motion passed unanimously.
- Motions (executive session & adjourn): Board entered executive session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the employment of a particular individual and exited at 8:10 p.m. with no action taken; board then adjourned. Motions were passed unanimously.
