Jerry Ritchey opened with prayer. The meeting was called to order by Council President Brenda Schwab and opened with The Pledge of Allegiance.

In attendance were Mike Meyer, George Shoemaker, Mary Shoemaker, and Amanda Barker

Guest Speaker – Amanda had handouts from ORLA and voiced her focus on the referendum in November. She stated there is misinformation about the library tax. Council questioned if the library tax would come from taxes already paid or would it cause a rise in tax. The tax shows a raise to $12.50 per assessed value of $50,000. Those in attendance voiced concerns about where money would go, other than our Cooperstown Library. There is no guarantee that the tax will not go up in the future. The community is urged to attend the informational open house on October 22nd at 6pm @ the Cooperstown library. It will be a time for questions and concerns.

Minutes were read and approved by Barb and Bonnie

Bills approved by Jerry and Barb

Discussion of looking into other options for grant money to aid in the berm project

Fire department did assist on cleaning drains – need to ask for assist at 276 Maple Lane

ATV – state roads granted exceptions are Factory Street to Nancy’s and Maple Lane to Sawmill on Donation

Discussion of contacting Bob Jamison about mowing violations – no returned contact from Bob – council will be in search of new code enforcer

Letter to be sent to Russ Coyne

Letter/phone call to sewage agency to make formal complaint of ongoing sewage issues

Committee Report updates:

• Emergency Management
• Library
• Streets – snow plow is ready to go
• Equipment – backhoe was maintenanced by Cherry’s
• Parks and Recreation –basketball court repair
• Fire Department- help with power washing playground equipment
• Sewage and Drainage
• Pioneer Cemetery
• Christmas Island – need a group to assist – Seniour will hook up

Public Comment –

Adjournment was called at 8:15 pm and approved by Bonnie and Jerry                    Marcy Shorts – Borough Secretary