by Chris Tergliafera
At the May 10 regular meeting of the New Lebanon Town Council, Lebanon Valley Protective Association (LVPA) president Stephen Houghtling discussed the proposed plan for a new firehouse. Under the plan the LVPA would become centralized in one building instead of three. A local family has offered to match donations made for the new firehouse, dollar for dollar, until the end of 2022, up to an amount of $250,000.
Shatford Park Fence
A proposal from Berkshire Fence Company for $32,255, which is only slightly higher than the estimate the Town received last year, was approved. This bid includes installation of the new fence and removal and disposal of the old fence, as well as wiring on the back that will help prevent balls from rolling out into the road.
Skatepark
The current plan for the skatepark, which has been deemed salvageable, is to make the concrete slab underneath it the same size as a basketball court; that way once the skatepark is no longer there, the slab can be easily converted for other uses.
Shatford Park Splash Pad
The Council approved a motion to put construction of the new splash pad a Shatford Park out to bid. Bids are due at the Town Clerk’s office by Friday, June 10 at 4 pm, with bids to be accepted or rejected at the June meeting.
Appointed or Elected
New Lebanon residents will have the option to decide if the Highway Supervisor position will remain elected, or become an appointed position. Should it become appointed, that would begin January 1 2024. A public hearing will be held on June 14 at 6:55 pm.
Town Hall Streams
New Lebanon will increase its membership with Town Hall Streams to the $250 a month unlimited package. This will allow all Town meetings to be streamed and recorded.
Other News
The Board approved $38,250 for an engine replacement for one of its large highway trucks
A $500 budget was approved to plan a thank you dinner for Town volunteers.
The council has formerly requested a reduction in speed on parts of routes 20 and 22.