Putnam Valley board approves FEMA‑reimbursable culvert payments, lake and personnel contracts

Putnam Valley — The Putnam Valley Town Board on Tuesday approved several consent‑agenda items including two contractor payments tied to culvert replacements and other routine town business.

The board voted to authorize payment of $315,267 to Kingston Equipment Rental Inc. for work on the Cimarron Road culvert replacement project and to authorize payment of $201,392.40 to T & A Construction Inc. for the Brook Falls Road culvert replacement. Supervisor said funding for both projects will be reimbursable through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for damage from the July 2023 storm. The motions were seconded and approved by the board.

The board also approved an amendment increasing the authorized cost for replacement of 11 town desktop computers from $18,059.25 to $19,999.99, following a formal request to amend resolution R26‑200. In addition, the Supervisor was authorized to accept and sign GEI’s 2026 contract for lake‑management services for Roaring Brook Lake; the contract scope and associated costs were placed on the public record.

The board approved a $325 service fee to Brown and Brown Insurance Services to process claims for the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corp workers’ compensation policy (the policy is with the New York Insurance Fund); a member of the board recused herself from that vote. The board also appointed Brianna Cottrell as the LPID beach monitor for the 2026 season at $16.50 per hour (no benefits), and approved Parks & Recreation personnel changes and June refunds that were summarized on the record.

Budget transfers and amendments for year‑to‑date June 2026 were presented; Supervisor clarified that the $5,000 set aside for town‑day fireworks is paid from fund balance and noted the town collects vendor fees and sponsorships that offset the event cost. The board accepted the audit of monthly bills for May 1–31, 2026. All votes referenced here were taken on the consent/regular agenda and recorded as approved by the board.

The board’s actions on these items are procedural approvals moving forward with completed construction payments (with FEMA reimbursement expected), routine staffing and contract authorizations, and bookkeeping oversight. The meeting adjourned after public comment and other routine items.