SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING – ORGANIZATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
February 4th, 2008

Supervisor Richard Keaveney opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silence.
There were five Board members present:
Supervisor Richard Keaveney
Councilperson David Patzwahl
Councilperson Brenda Adams
Councilperson Peter Stelling
Councilperson Carrie Bither
There were 11 people in the audience.

Supervisor Richard Keaveney read the notice:
There will be no interviews of the attorney applicants until the February 11th, 2008 Town Board meeting.

MOTION: Councilperson Carrie Bither made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Peter Stelling, to accept the new financial disclosure form given to the board by the Town Board of Ethics committee, which supersedes the previous form. 5-ayes, Motion Carried. Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney-yes; Councilperson David Patzwahl-yes; Councilperson Brenda Adams-yes; Councilperson Peter Stelling-yes; and Councilperson Carrie Bither-yes. Motion Carried.
Supervisor Richard Keaveney “thanked” the Board of Ethics committee. The new form must be filed by February 15th, 2008. The Town Clerk will notify all that must complete the form.

MOTION: Councilperson David Patzwahl made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Brenda Adams, to change a typographical error in the January 14th, 2008 resolution #5 minutes. The word “hour” should read “per year”. 5-ayes, Motion Carried. Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney-yes; Councilperson David Patzwahl-yes; Councilperson Brenda Adams-yes; Councilperson Peter Stelling-yes; and Councilperson Carrie Bither-yes. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Richard Keaveney asked the town board if there were any resolutions to be discussed. Councilperson Peter Stelling asked to discuss resolution #31; Councilperson Brenda Adams asked to discuss resolution #35.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilperson Peter Stelling made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Brenda Adams, to enter into executive session to discuss tabled personnel resolutions at 7:12 p.m. Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney-yes; Councilperson David Patzwahl-yes; Councilperson Brenda Adams-yes; Councilperson Peter Stelling-yes; and Councilperson Carrie Bither-yes. Motion Carried.

Councilperson Brenda Adams made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Carrie Bither, to return to the special meeting at 7:48 p.m. 5-ayes, Motion Carried. Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney-yes; Councilperson David Patzwahl-yes; Councilperson Brenda Adams-yes; Councilperson Peter Stelling-yes; and Councilperson Carrie Bither-yes. Motion Carried.
Supervisor Richard Keaveney said that there were no motions or decisions made while in executive session.
Resolution #31 appointment of an animal control officer is tabled.
Resolution #35-Be it resolved that Joan Shatney and Judy Stelling are hereby appointed to administrate the Town’s Wednesday Senior Meal Program.

Organizational appointments: Councilperson Peter Stelling made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Brenda Adams, to accept Organizational Resolutions #32-#35 appointments. 5-ayes, Motion Carried. Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney-yes; Councilperson David Patzwahl-yes; Councilperson Brenda Adams-yes; Councilperson Peter Stelling-yes; and Councilperson Carrie Bither-yes. Resolutions adopted.

Adjournment: Councilperson David Patzwahl made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Peter Stelling, to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. 5-ayes, Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Charlotte L. Cowan, RMC
Canaan Town Clerk

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