HAGUE TOWN BOARD

BUDGET WORKSHOP

& SPECIAL MEETING

OCTOBER 12, 2007

9:00 AM

Supervisor Belden opened the meeting at 9:00 am

Members present:  Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, A. Steitz, M. Martucci, and R. Gladu.

Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by A. Steitz to appoint E. Frasier as Acting Clerk to record minutes.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

The Board met with Jim Young & John Barber regarding The Hague Volunteer Fire Dept. funding for 2008.  Councilwoman Frasier requested that the Fire Dept. provide the Town Board with a profit statement on a regular basis.  Major discussion on needs of the Fire Dept. and the Board’s desire to look at revenues and spending each quarter.  The Fire Dept. needs to be accountable for their spending practices.

Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by A. Steitz to give the Fire Dept. $226,800.00 for 2008.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

The Board continued the review of the Budget for 2008.

Public Hearing set for October 30^th, 2007 at 6:30 pm.

Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by M. Martucci to appoint Richard Frasier to the Planning Board.  Term to expire 2013.  AYES:  A. Steitz, M. Martucci, R. Gladu, and Supervisor Belden.  E. Frasier recused herself.  Motion carried.

Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by M. Martucci to appoint Bruce Clark to the Planning Board term to expire 2009.  AYES:  R. Gladu, M. Martucci, E. Frasier, A. Steitz, and Supervisor Belden.  Motion carried.

Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by M. Martucci to adjourn meeting at 10:00 am.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

E. Frasier

Acting Clerk