Summit Hears Complete Streets Presentation

SUMMIT - Following the pledge to the flag and a moment of silence at the April regular town board meeting, Summit Town Supervisor Harold Vroman mentioned that board member Fern Kovac was absent because she had undergone major surgery and wished her well.

Highway Superintendent Jim Dibble stated that the highway crew collected 220 pounds of garbage along some Summit town roads. The past few weeks, the crew has been performing spring cleaning by sweeping roads and also plowing snow. He would like to replace two vehicles with new. One would end up costing about $39,000 after trade-in, and the other about $77,000 which includes the fees for switching equipment. The Board approved putting them out for bids. The dump truck ordered in October 2022 might get to Summit in March 2026. Dump truck deliveries are backed up everywhere.

The clerk's report was mentioned.

Assessor Dave Jones stated everything is running smoothly, change notices will go out by May 1st, and tax grievance day is May 30th from 4-8 pm at the town hall. If you have questions, call 518-287-1430 or email djones@midtel.net.

Historian Karen Cuccinello mentioned her upcoming Summit Old Farms slide show presentation at the town hall on April 24 at 1 pm, and will get American flags for veterans' gravestones from Superintendent Dibble in May.

Code Enforcement Officer Jesse Wilcox is keeping up with open permits, complaints, an order of remedy, training classes and gave out six new permits. His current deputy CEO has resigned and he asked the board about approving a new deputy. He will appoint Dan Minalga, of Jefferson, who is currently a Code Enforcement Officer in Otsego County.

Bills were paid then the meeting was open to the public.

Jen Stinson inquired about getting a Dead End sign placed at the beginning of Davis Road as people sometimes drive in and find out the road ends. GPS maps show the road going through to Sawyer Hollow Road, which it did long ago. Superintendent Dibble will get one installed.

Board member Kearney mentioned a complaint from a resident about the Schoharie County ditch clean-up on Charlotte Valley Rd. It seems they did not clean one area which creates water to back up on the residents' property. Superintendent Dibble suggested that it is best for the resident to call the County DPW about the situation.

Board member Georgia Shafer gave a report on the Revitalization Committee meeting that was held April 3rd. Some of the sub-committees are on hold for now. The Unsafe Building Law is on the Summit website. They are working on a news release about new ideas and will get it to Karen Cuccinello to get the word out.

Charles Feezel, of the Revitalization Committee, gave a presentation about the proposed Complete Streets. The intention is to promote safe access for all users of roadways, install safety indicators to help reduce traffic speed, provide drivers with a chance to appreciate our town, and help establish a pathway to revitalize economic growth. It does not cost anything to establish a Complete Streets policy, and it makes funding for projects more accessible. The Board approved writing up a policy and then, along with the community, will figure out a project that could work for Summit.

Supervisor Vroman mentioned receiving an inquiry from the 607Riders, of Stamford, NY, ATV and UTV riders, about using the town of Summit roads for rides. A representative of their group will speak at the next town board meeting to explain what they are hoping for on May 15th.