Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

April 16, 2020nnMEMO TO: Town of New Lisbon Elected Officials, Employees, and ResidentsnRE: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) PandemicnnIn light of the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, in consideration of cautions urged bynepidemiology experts, and in compliance with Executive Order 202, until May 31,n2020:n

1. the Town Hall will remain closed, except for the conduct of essential governmentnbusiness that cannot be conducted by telephone or webconference or as requirednby law or executive order;nn2. the Town Court will remain closed unless and until it is reopened by the TownnJustice pursuant to direction from the NYS Office of Court Administration;nn3. the May Town Board meeting will take place as scheduled on May 12 at 7:30pmnvia webconference;nn4. the Town Highway Department will continue working on a 4d/10h schedule withntwo workers on per alternating week, subject to modification by the Highway Superintendent as needed to meet urgent needs. The town Highway Workers willnbe instructed, while in town vehicles or whenever social distancing is impractical,nto wear face masks that the town will provide and to use the precautions set outnbelow. Hand sanitizer will be placed in each town vehicle and in the garage office;nn5. the Town Assessor’s office will be closed. All business with the Assessor will benconducted by mail, email, or telephone. Exceptions can be made by the Assessornby appointment at the request of a town resident if the requestor’s matter isnurgent and cannot be handled by mail, email, or telephone;nn6. the 2020 tentative real property assessment rolls will be made available on linenon the town website (thetownofnewlisbon.com) and by appointment at the Office ofnthe Town Clerk (Charlene Wells, 965-8508, [email protected]). Tonthe extent permitted by law, conferences with the Assessor regarding the tenta-ntive assessments, as well as grievance hearings before the Board of Review, willnbe conducted via teleconference or webconference. Any required in-personnmeetings or hearings will follow the guidelines set out in this memo;nn7. the Town Clerk/Collector’s office will be closed. All business with the Clerk/Collectornwill be conducted by mail, email, or telephone. Exceptions can be madenby the Clerk/Collector by appointment at the request of a town resident if the requestor’s matter is urgent and cannot be handled by mail, email, or telephone;nn8. if an in-person meeting is necessary, an appointment is required, only the minimumnrequired number of people may participate, each participant must wear anface mask, and all participants must be separated by at least six feet;nn9. all reservations by town residents, groups, clubs, etc., for use of the communitynhall are canceled;nn10.with respect to the New Lisbon Housing Program, ORHA will proceed with liningnup projects for Town Board approval, including exterior site visits where appropriate,nbut will not enter homes or start construction. During site visits, contractorsnwill wear face masks, respect social distancing, and follow all CDC and NYSnguidelines with respect to avoiding spread of the COVID-19 virus;nn11. all town employees and contractors are required to follow all CDC and NYSnguidelines with respect to avoiding spread of the COVID-19 virus, e.g., employeesnand contractors are required to:

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      • (a) avoid unnecessary personal contact – no handshaking or embracing

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      • (b) practice social distancing – minimum six feet – whenever possible

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      • (c) notify the Town Supervisor or the Highway Superintendent and stay homenif sick

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      • (d) practice good hand hygiene – wash hands with soap thoroughly and frequently; use hand sanitizer frequently

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      • (e) use proper cough and sneeze etiquette – cough or sneeze into inside of elbownor tissue that is disposed after use

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      • (f) notify the Town Supervisor or the Highway Superintendent if they havenbeen in contact with a person known to be infected with the COVID-19nvirus or with a person who has symptoms of respiratory illness, includingnflu-like symptoms.

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nAt the May 12 Town Board meeting, this matter will be discussed by the Town Boardnand an announcement will be made the next day regarding the town’s future actionsnto confront the COVID-19 pandemic.nnnnTown of New Lisbonn908 County Highway 16nGarrattsville NY 13342n(607) 965-2112nTown SupervisornEdward T. LentznTelno: (607) 263-5425nEmail:  [email protected]Coronvirus memo 041620