Town Board of New Castle Work Session & Meeting 07/14/26

The Town Board of New Castle held a work session and meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on administrative and procurement matters. Key procurement discussions included the retroactive approval of multiple payment claims totaling over $1.3 million, authorization to extend a contract bid for the Millwood Water Treatment Plant heating oil tank to Papitto Construction Company for $611,700, and approval of a $75,000 grant application to integrate MS4 information into the town's GIS mapping system with a 25% local match commitment. The board also approved the renewal of the PowerDMS contract for the police department at an annual cost of $8,412.92, authorized repairs to a John Deere loader costing $23,236.70, and declared a 2017 Ford Explorer surplus for auction. Additionally, the board authorized attendance at a juvenile officers training conference costing $5,234 and amended a contract with Wood Hollow Energy Partners LLC to allocate $15,400 from a NYSERDA grant for EV charger installations. Personnel actions included hiring and promotions within the Department of Public Works and Police Department, with salaries and probationary terms specified. Updates were provided on infrastructure projects such as the Route 117 closure and the delivery and installation of the Duck Pond Bridge. The board also discussed plans to improve emergency communication in parks through installation of call boxes and fiber optic Wi-Fi. All motions related to procurement and personnel were approved unanimously.