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Sidewalk Project on Carmen Road Faces Funding Shortfall; Contract Awarded Pending Additional Funds
The town board considered awarding a contract for the construction of sidewalks on Carmen Road from East Hill State to Hillview Drive. The bid from Maple Ridge Civil LLC was $2,035,000. However, the town only has approximately $1.8 million allocated, creating a shortfall of $200,000. The town has requested additional funds from the CDTC and may reduce the scope of the project by not extending sidewalks as far as initially planned. The final decision on the project's extent will depend on the CDTC's funding allocation in August. The motion to award the contract passed with one abstention.
Town Board Approves Grant Application for Crumkill Watershed Study to Address Flooding
The town board considered approving a grant application for a water study on the west branch of the Crumkill watershed, specifically addressing flooding issues near Starhousing Plaza. The grant requires $100,000 in matching funds, with $50,000 coming from an IDA donation and the remaining balance to be covered by the town's general fund. While the area has not experienced significant flooding recently due to fewer large storms and improvements in the McAllenville Reservoir system, the board acknowledged the historical issue and the need for investment. A resolution to approve the grant application was passed.
EMS Policy Amended to Allow Discretion in Billing Hospitals for Patient Offload Delays
The town board discussed and approved amendments to the EMS patient offload and delay policy. The primary change involves altering the wording from 'shall bill' to 'may bill' a hospital for extended delays, providing discretion rather than mandating billing. This change allows the town to invoice hospitals if there are chronic problems with delays, but it is not a requirement. Sean, representing EMS, noted that no hospitals have been invoiced since January, indicating an improvement in response times. The board approved this change, emphasizing the importance of giving EMS discretion in billing decisions.
Sidewalk Project on Carmen Road Approved with Funding Gap
The town board approved awarding a contract to Maple Ridge Civil LLC for sidewalk construction on Carmen Road, despite a significant funding shortfall. The project bid came in at $2,035,000, exceeding the town's allocated $1.8 million by $200,000. The town is seeking additional funds from the CDTC and may scale back the project's extent if full funding is not secured. Councilman Santos abstained from the vote.
Town Board to Consider Data Center Moratorium, Schedules Public Hearing
The town board discussed the potential for a moratorium on data centers, with a debate focusing on the size thresholds and potential environmental and resource impacts. The governor issued an executive order placing a moratorium on data centers of 50 megawatts or more, while state legislation proposed a lower threshold of 20 megawatts. The board decided to schedule a public hearing for September 15th to discuss adopting a moratorium, considering a lower threshold than the governor's order due to concerns about power and water usage, environmental impact, and the limited job creation versus potential negative consequences. The town attorney was tasked with researching model legislation and potential impacts.
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