Barbara VanValkenburg Honored for Years of Service

SUMMIT — The Town of Summit’s November monthly meeting opened promptly with the full board and Attorney Mike West.

Highway Superintendent Jim Dibble reported that the dump truck they ordered in October 2022 is finally in Syracuse awaiting the installation of equipment which could take another six months. The trucks all have the plows on ready snow.

Board member Georgia Shafer thanked Clerk Allison Wilson for submitting a clerk report.

Historian Karen Cuccinello reported that three more veterans were pointed out to her in the Summit Cemetery following a posting of all the Summit veterans on the Town of Summit History & Events Facebook page.

Building Code Officer Jesse Wilcox reported he handed out two building permits, is looking into a complaint about a house on Arabia Rd. and will be completing two more hours of necessary training.

John Foote of the Board of Appeals reported they recently received a variance request that they will be researching and is looking into needed training programs.

Supervisor Harold Vroman reported that the comprehensive plan has been sent to the Schoharie County planning board for review.

On December 14 a Wreaths Across America ceremony will take place at 11am for the 76 veterans in the Charlotteville Cemetery.

Board member Georgia Shafer reported that the next revitalization committee meeting is January 8th. John Foote reported that the sub-committee pertaining to building has been meeting monthly.

Clerk Wilson mentioned that NYS authorized towns the ability to charge an additional $1 printing fee for sports licenses. It was mentioned that NYS receives most of the license fee. The Board decided to not add the additional charge.

Clerk Wilson discussed options for Dog Control Officer Jillian Smith to access up-to-date dog licenses. In order for Jillian to have access to the Cloudy through the Williamson computer program it would cost over $1,000 or Clerk Wilson can add licenses to the Schoharie County licensed dog list. The Board asked the Clerk to give the latter a try and let them know how it works out.

Bills were paid; then before the Board headed into executive session for advice of council a presentation was made.

Supervisor Harold Vroman presented Barbara VanValkenburg with a plaque of appreciation for her 20 years and 9 months as Summit Town clerk and a plaque for her departed husband Fred who worked in the highway department from 1989-2023.

The 2025 Town of Summit budget is available at town hall.