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Village of Philmont Board Meeting

March 13, 2023 · Philmont, NY
Source: Board Minutes 3.13.23 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved May 5, 2026 from philmont.org ↗
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Attendees

✓ Mayor Brian Johnson (Mayor)
✓ Trustee Doug Cropper (Trustee)
✓ Trustee Debra Gitterman (Trustee)
✓ Trustee Larry Ostrander (Trustee)
✓ Trustee Jason Detzel (Trustee)
✓ Jessica Thomas (Clerk/Treasurer)
✓ Robert Fitzsimmons (Attorney)
✓ Tobi Farley (Library Director)
✓ Present: 8/8

Decisions

#Motion to approve the minutes from the February 13th Board Meeting

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to approve the February Budget to Actual Reports

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to approve the payment of bills from the February 22nd, March 6th and March 13th Abstracts

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to enforce the water turn-off law and take action against delinquent water users

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to identify the Village Meeting Hall as the polling place for the Columbia County Primary Elections and the General Elections

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to hold the Annual Organization Meeting and the Annual Budget Hearing on Monday, April 10th

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to appoint Beremka Lehrman to the Village of Philmont Volunteer Fire Department

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to reimburse Community Center Director Julie Veronezi for a payment associated with her National Safe Boating Council certification

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to put out for bid the painting of the water tower

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to start the process of making an emergency purchase of a motor for the street sweeper

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

#Motion to purchase the software updates required for the water tank painting from Smith Controls as sole source and professional service

APPROVED All Ayes, No Nays

Agenda Items

#1

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm.
#3

Motion to approve the minutes from the February 13th Board Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting.
#4

Motion to approve the February Budget to Actual Reports

The board approved the February Budget to Actual Reports.
#5

Motion to approve the payment of bills from the February 22nd, March 6th and March 13th Abstracts

The board approved the payment of bills from the specified abstracts.
#6

Public Requests

The public was given the opportunity to make requests and comments.
#7

Reports

Various reports were presented, including the Clerk/Treasurer, Building Inspector, Library Director, and Police Report.
#8

Motions and Resolutions

Motions were made and approved on various issues.
#9

Unfinished Business and New Business

The board discussed unfinished and new business.
#10

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.

Public Comments

5 speakers
M. Crane · Topic: Climate Change

M. Crane spoke about his research on climate change and its effects.

P. Johnson · Topic: Columbia Newspaper

P. Johnson discussed articles in the Columbia newspaper, including one about Kinderhook receiving a grant and another about Copake addressing housing affordability.

D. Haynes · Topic: Climate Change Resolution

D. Haynes presented a resolution to the board regarding climate change and encouraged public debate and research.

K. Reese-Hurd · Topic: Electromagnetic Fields

K. Reese-Hurd spoke about the effects of electromagnetic fields on health.

K. Schoemer · Topic: Summit Lake Conservation Group

K. Schoemer represented the Summit Lake Conservation Group and discussed concerns about The Woods.