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Board reappoints Planning Board co-chair, names deputy highway superintendent; hears FOIL and drainage public comments

Town of Hounsfield Town Board · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The board reappointed Cheryl Payne as Co-Chair of the Planning Board and appointed Dustin Amo as Deputy Highway Superintendent; during public comment Eric Jewett raised FOIL-request issues addressed by Town Attorney Jim Burrows and Paul Lind reported drainage problems on Morin Lane South that the Highway Superintendent will inspect.

The Town Board reappointed Cheryl Payne to a five-year term as Co-Chair of the Planning Board on a motion by Councilwoman Courtney Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Dawn Nier; the motion carried unanimously among members present. The board also appointed Dustin Amo as Deputy Highway Superintendent for a one-year term on a motion by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Chris Lee; the vote carried.

During the public-comment period, Eric Jewett raised concerns related to a FOIL request; the minutes record that Town Attorney Jim Burrows addressed the concern. Paul Lind reported water drainage problems on Morin Lane South, and the minutes state that the Highway Superintendent will inspect the issue.

The minutes do not record further detail of the attorney's response or specific timelines for the drainage inspection.