Cooperstown Borough September 8, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

The meeting was called to order with The Pledge of Allegiance and Jerry Ritchey opened with prayer.

In attendance were Mike Meyer, Andrew Ray, and Chuck Gibbons

Guest Speaker- Andrew was in attendance to address the violation of dangerous structures. He has intentions of restoring the property and has contacted barnwood companies to inquire about the interest in purchasing wood or completing removal. He has put up additional “No Trespassing” signs to keep people out and protected from any danger due to dangerous structure status and is hoping to have the property cleaned up by spring or summer.

Minutes were read and approved by Barb and Jerry

Bills approved by John and Bonnie

New Business discussed:

  • Chuck Gibbons was in attendance to discuss the process of code enforcement. Council would send first violation letter to residents, and he would do any follow-up with violations and/or fining. Council will discuss wages, contact Chuck for acceptance, and vote at next meeting.
  • The used tractor and attachments will be put up for sale – Bonnie made motion, Barb 2nd – All in favor – John made motion to start the price at $1000, Bonnie 2nd – All in favor
  • New residents at 177 Factory asking that their yard not be a “walk-through” and people refrain from coming onto their private property. There was an original easement (60 years ago) for walk-through on that property that has since expired and is no longer valid. (it was a twenty-year easement) Council stated that this is a civil matter and they have a right to alert police if the problem persists.

Old Business discussed:

  • LSA grant and Liquid Fuels grants will have applications completed this month
  • Two snow plowing positions – Jayden may be interested
  • Library sale discussed – Brenda made motion to drop price to 60k, John 2nd – All in favor
  • The rebar had an offer of purchase for $350 – Barb made motion to accept, John 2nd – All in favor

 

Committee Report updates:

  • Emergency Management
  • Streets – Mike will cold patch
  • Equipment – John will get plow wing cutting edges before season
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Fire Department
  • Sewage and Drainage
  • Pioneer Cemetery
  • Christmas Island

Other Public Comment – Andrew gave his contact information so council would have on file

Adjournment was called at 7:54 pm and approved by Barb and John

Marcy Shorts – Borough Secretary