Supervisor Vroman Marks Last Meeting as Supervisor

SUMMIT — Summit Town Supervisor Harold Vroman marked his last meeting as town supervisor during the Dec. 18 regular town board meeting. The meeting opened with quite a few in the audience, it was nice to see a crowd.

Highway Superintendent, Jim Dibble, reported that the open position on the highway department still has not been filled but they have managed so far with plowing the numerous batches of snow. If interested in applying for the position contact Jim at 518-287-1544.

Assessor, Dave Jones, reported all is going smoothly and he is getting Michael Yorke up-to speed for his upcoming assessor position. At the November 20, 2025 board meeting the board went into executive session and when they came back to the still open town board meeting, they appointed Michael Yorke assessor starting January 1, 2026.

Assessor, Jesse Wilcox, reported he is keeping up with open building permits, working on fire inspections, has completed advanced training classes, issued one building permit, did one research and issued six building permit renewals.

Historian, Karen Cuccinello, reported that her 2026 Summit Old Farms Etc. book is done and will go to print next year, accepted a donation of a page of the 1866 Summit Village map, read the names of the veterans in Charlotteville at the Wreaths Across America ceremony December 13 and will be submitting a historical article to the Maple Festival booklet next month. Supervisor Vroman mentioned that the fee for the article, $60, has already been included in the bills so just let the board know when the article is sent in.

Town Clerk Allison Wilson’s report noted: issuing four dog licenses, two hunting/fishing licenses, one marriage license and ten certified copies.

Board of Appeals chairman, John Foote, recommended that Charles Melszer continue as board member following the expiration of his term in January; approved. He also mentioned that the alternate board member, Joe Dahms, is stepping down so the position needs to be filled. If interested in the alternate position contact John Foote at 518-287-1929.

Supervisor Vroman stated that the necessary electrical repairs in the town hall have been completed.

Bills were paid and the floor opened to the public.

John Steitz, of Summit Community Center Inc. asked the board to consider becoming members in order to help with their future endeavors. They have purchased a piece of property, have lined up someone to do the ground work and are working on the next steps towards the community center building. The building will be costly so donations are needed.

Georgia VanValkenburgh, chairperson of the Revitalization Committee, stated they have completed an outline of current status and goals. Next meeting January 15 at the town hall 5pm.

December 29 end-of-year meeting 7pm and organizational meeting January 8 at 7pm at town hall. All meetings are open to the public.

Supervisor Harold Vroman commented on this being his last meeting as supervisor and thanked everyone for their support through the years. Vroman is concluding 22 years as supervisor and a total of 40 years serving the town. Previous to becoming the supervisor he was a councilperson for 10 years and an assessor for eight years.

Next board meeting is January 15 at 7pm.