The Town of Kirkland Board met Monday evening to discuss new business.
An EMT from the Clark Mills Fire Department asked the Board to adjust the Town's Fire District.
The fire district coverage map is currently defined so, geographically, the Clark Mills Fire Department is closer to some coverage areas that are designated to the Village of Clinton Fire Department.
He also asked for the Clark Mills Fire Department to be priority considered for local mutual aid calls as they've previously been bypassed.
The Board held a short discussion about the different philosophies of the Departments and previous attempts to combine the Departments into a fire district.
Chip Bassett of Kirkland Trails thanked the Highway Department for the work between Dugway Road and Route 12B.
Kirkland Trails want to have an opening ceremony Oct. 1 for that part of the trail.
Bassett also reported Kirkland Trails met with DOT Engineers and asked for a bridge to be used for the multiuse trail.
The DOT said it was a possibility. Bassett said Kirkland Trails currently doesn't have the $200,000 to cover the local share of their $1.5 million grant, but are hopeful to raise the funds.
The Board approved a resolution approving the Aug. 12 meeting minutes.
The Board approved a resolution accepting the resignation of James Nolan as
the Director of the Kirkland Senior Citizens Center.
The Board approved a resolution accepting the resignation of Officer Joseph McCormick.
The Board approved a resolution reappointing Terry Hoffman to the Board of Assessment Review with term to expire Sept. 31, 2029.
The Board approved a resolution amending the negative declaration pursuant to the SEQR relative to the proposed zoning amendment on a portion of tax parcel 346.000-1-52.2.
The Board approved a resolution agreeing to maintain, repair, and energize a highway lighting system on or along State Highway 12B.
The Board approved a resolution opting the Town of Kirkland Board to participate in the New York State Pro-Housing Communities Program upon the recommendation of Town Attorney Tony Hallak.
Patti Maxam asked the Town to place one 2015 Cop Car and a 2003 Zamboni on Auctions International. The Board supported the sale of the vehicles.
The Board held a discussion about appointing Sharlene Machold as the Director of the Senior Citizens Center for the remainder of 2024.
The Board approved a resolution appointing Machold.
The Board approved a resolution auditing the payment of bills.
The next Town of Kirkland Board meeting is Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.