TOWN BOARD BUSINESS MEETING Thursday, January 15, 2025, 7:00 pm

[Caroline Town Announcements]

TOWN BOARD BUSINESS MEETING 

Thursday, January 15, 2025, 7:00 pm 

The January 15, 2025, Town Board Business Meeting will be held at the Caroline Town Hall by Zoom videoconference. Members of the public may attend in-person or by Zoom. Minutes and video recordings will be posted on the Town of Caroline website. Comments may be provided at Privilege of the Floor during the meeting, by email (cl...@townofcaroline.org), or by mail (PO Box 136, Slaterville Springs, NY 14881).  

INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTEND THE ZOOM MEETING (https://zoom.us)  

You do not need to have a Zoom account to join. Options 2 and 3 are easiest without an account. You may need the Meeting ID for any of these methods. 

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Privilege of the Floor *: Opportunity for citizens to bring forward matters of concern.

Please be prepared to make one statement not to exceed 3 minutes in length. Please sign up in advance on the sign-in sheet at the meeting hall or by raising your Zoom hand before the salute to the flag to be registered by the Clerk.

Agenda

Reports: Supervisor, Town Clerk, Highway, Code Officer, County Legislator

Business:

• Resolution of Appreciation to Sue Pearce-Kelling for her service on the Town’s Review Board1
• Resolution of Appreciation to Craig Modisher for his service as a member and Chair of the Town’s Review Board2
• Resolution of Appreciation to Dan Klein for his service on the Tompkins County Legislature3
• Resolution Appointing Town of Caroline Representatives to the Town of Dryden’s Public Broadband Committee4
• Discussion of 2026 NY Association of Towns Legislative Agenda (HERE)
• Resolution to Reschedule the Town’s Annual Audit of the Offices of Supervisor, Clerk, and Court5
• 2025 Budget Transfer and Budget Adjustment Resolution6
• Resolution to approve vouchers for payment of town bills7
• Approval of minutes of January 8, 2026 

————-Adjourn———- * Privilege-of-the-Floor is offered at the beginning of town meetings as an opportunity for individuals to provide input to the town board. Speakers have up to three minutes, subject to modification depending upon time constraints of a particular meeting. Each speaker is provided one speaking opportunity per meeting; written input is also welcome. 

• Comments should be directed to the town board. The Supervisor or Councilpersons may answer questions brought forward or defer to allow for further research and thought.  

• Personnel matters should be directed to the appropriate Supervisor or Department Head.  

• Respectful discourse is required.

1Resolution ____ of 2026. Appreciation to Sue Pearce-Kelling for her Service on the Town’s Review Board

Whereas, the Town’s Review Board is enabled by the capable service of town volunteers who must read and understand the Town’s land use regulations, New York State Town Law, and the project materials submitted for review; and

Whereas, Sue Pearce-Kelling has served on the Town’s Review Board for 13 years with distinction; therefore be it

Resolved, the Caroline Town Board expresses its sincere gratitude to Sue Pearce-Kelling for her many years of diligent and thoughtful service on the Town’s Review Board. 

2Resolution ____ of 2026. Appreciation to Craig Modisher for his Service on the Town’s Review Board

Whereas, the Town’s Review Board is enabled by the capable service of town volunteers who must read and understand the Town’s land use regulations, New York State Town Law, and the project materials submitted for review; and

Whereas, Craig Modisher has served the Town’s Review Board for the past 9 years with distinction; and

Whereas, Craig has ably served as Chair of the Review Board during his tenure, providing a steady hand with his building expertise and leadership; therefore be it

Resolved, the Caroline Town Board expresses its sincere gratitude to Craig Modisher for his many years of diligent and thoughtful service on the Town’s Review Board and his stewardship as Chair. 

3Resolution ____ of 2026. Appreciation to Dan Klein for his 12 years of public service on the Tompkins County Legislature as representative for Caroline and Danby

Resolved, the Caroline Town Board hereby expresses its appreciation and gratitude to Dan Klein for his 12 years of service on the Tompkins County Legislature, including four years as Chair, and for his attentiveness and responsiveness to queries and concerns from both the public and colleagues, and his commitment to making the world a better place. 

4Resolution ____ of 2026. Appointment of Town of Caroline Representatives to the Town of Dryden Public Broadband Committee

Resolved, the Town of Caroline representatives to the Town of Dryden’s Public Broadband Committee for 2026 are Mark Witmer and Kate Kelley-MacKenzie. 

4Resolution ____ of 2026. Reschedule 2026 Town Board Annual Audit Meeting

Resolved, the Caroline Town Board hereby reschedules the 2026 Annual Audit Meeting of the Offices of Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Town Justices for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 12 pm at the Caroline Town Offices, 2668 Slaterville Road, Slaterville Springs, NY 14881. 

6Resolution ____ of 2026. 2025 Budget Transfer and Budget Adjustment

Resolved, the Caroline Town Board amends Resolution 153 of 2025 to delete transfer of $1,430.09 from A1990.4 Contingency to DA5142.4 Snow Removal; and further be it

Resolved, the Caroline Town Board makes the following 2025 Budget Adjustment:

$1,430.09 Increase DA2300 Services Increase DA5142.4 Snow Removal CE

7Resolution ____ of 2026. Payment of Audited Vouchers