Town of Franklin Board Meeting October 10, 2006 - 4:00 pm The Town Board of the Town of Franklin held an emergency Special Board meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 4:00 pm at the Vermontville Town Hall. Board members present: Supervisor Mary Ellen Keith Councilman Gene Goff Councilperson Janet Ordway Councilman Tim Goff Councilman Walt Kretser Others present: Highway Superintendent James Rascoe Town Clerk Sandra J. Oliver CALL MEETING TO ORDER Supervisor Keith called the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the Town Clerk called the roll and announced the full Board was present. PURPOSE OF MEETING Supervisor Keith stated the purpose of the meeting was to open bids on the 1999 International vehicle which the Town had advertised for sale in Albany, Syracuse, Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh. The bids had not been opened at the October 9th monthly meeting as the Post Office was closed because of the holiday. OPENING OF BIDS FOR 1999 INTERNATIONAL Three bids were received for the advertised vehicle: Calvetta Auto Sales, Catskill, NY: $10,627.00 Village Truck Sales, Lanesboro, MA: $36,890.00 Town of Camillus: $30,600.00 The Town Board declined to accept these bids. In order to recoup the Town's investment, proceeds would have to equal $45,000. The Town Clerk was requested to notify the bidders. Supervisor Keith telephoned the NYS Comptroller's Office to ascertain whether it was necessary to readvertise the vehicle. The auditor responded in the negative. Highway Superintendent James Rascoe stated the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Black Brook had expressed interest in the vehicle but did not learn of its availability. Before committing to a bid price, it was necessary for him to obtain approval from his Town Board. Black Brook's town board meeting was held at 7:00 pm Monday, October 9, 2006, one hour after the published bid submission deadline. Black Brook's Highway Superintendent informed Supt. Rascoe on Tuesday, October 10 of Black Brook's Board approval to submit a bid of $45,000 and to advise whether or not the Franklin Town Board had accepted any bids. Superintendent Rascoe telephoned Black Brook to advise refusal of the bids received, and while still on the telephone, asked the Franklin Town Board if it would accept Black Brook's offer of $45,000. The Franklin Town Board agreed to accept the offer. As title to the vehicle cannot be located, the Town of Franklin will continue the vehicle on its insurance policy until replacement title can be transferred. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 pm. (M.Keith-T.Goff m/s/p) ALL AYE Respectfully submitted, Sandra J. Oliver, Town Clerk Click here to see past minutes Return to the top [ Town Calendar & Events ]  [ Town History ]  [ Town Board & Officials ] [ Board Meetings: Minutes/Newsletters/Etc. ]  [ Town Hall Contacts & Info ] [ Town Hall Forms ]  [ Town Photos ]  [ Area Maps ]  [ Rentals & Real Estate ] [ Local Businesses ]  [ Recreational Activities ]  [ Lodging & Accommodations ] [ Kate Mountain Park ]  [ They Told Me So.. Town Journals ] [ Emergency Preparedness ] [ Guestbook ]  [ Email the Town ]  [ Home ] Town of Franklin P.O. Box 209, Route 3, Vermontville, NY 12989 Tel: 518-891-2189 - Fax: 518-891-6389 You are the visitor. Thanks for stopping by.