Board Recognizes Firefighters, Discusses Future Strategic Planning Transparency

Milford Fire Department Assistant Chief Jonathan Ashe, left, and Milford firefighter Will Smith were honored during the September 3 Otsego County Board meeting. Ashe and Smith were recognized for service above and beyond in battling the devastating July fire in the Village of Milford

Board Recognizes Firefighters, Discusses Future Strategic Planning Transparency

By BILL BELLEN
OTSEGO COUNTY

Before the September 3 Otsego County Board of Representatives meeting even began, there was already business to attend to. A special meeting of the Public Works Committee was held prior to the main meeting to address two matters at hand.

First, Otsego County Highway Superintendent Richard Brimmer requested a motion for approval to acquire two small properties off of County Highway 58A at a price not to exceed $11,000.00. Brimmer cited an ongoing bridge replacement project as the reason for the purchase, which was subsequently approved by the committee.

Next, there was a request for a late resolution to be added to the board’s agenda, to enter into agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for an energy efficiency and conservation block grant, supplied by federal funds and totaling $603,273.60. Part of this funding would be used to complete an audit of the Meadows Office Complex utilized by multiple Otsego County departments to find recommendations for improvement.

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