The R.A.P. Sheet
Serving the Communities of Avoca, Prattsburgh and Pulteney
Editor's Note: The Minutes of the Village and Town Board meetings appearing below have not been approved at the time this goes to press.

Town of Prattsburgh

PUBLIC HEARINGLOCAL LAW #1 OF THE YEAR 2006 - DEALING WITH THE CONTROL OF UNREASONABLE NOISE.

Supervisor McConnell declared the Public Hearing open on November 16, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prattsburgh Town Hall, 19 North Main Street, Prattsburgh, New York.

Following distribution of the proposed Local Law to the Town Board Members in September 2006, Notice of said Public Hearing was duly published in the Corning Leader on October 25, 2006, with same being posted on same date at the Town Hall.

There was some discussion about the law not having a way to monitor decibel levels under different circumstances. Also mentioned was concern about the upcoming Windmill Project and the noise levels they may produce. With all persons desiring to be heard having been heard, Supervisor McConnell closed the hearing at 7:20 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING - LOCAL LAW #2 OF THE YEAR 2006 - PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE

Following distribution of the proposed Local Law to the Town Board Members in September 2006, Notice of said Public Hearing was duly published in the Corning Leader on October 25, 2006 with same being posted on same date at the Town Hall.

With all persons desiring to be heard having been heard, Supervisor McConnell closed the hearing at 7:25 P.M.

The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Prattsburgh was called to order by the Supervisor at 7: 25 P.M.

PRESENT: Supervisor J. Harold McConnell, Councilpersons Sharon Quigley, Charles Shick and Stacey Bottoni. Highway Superintendent Chris Jensen; Water/CEO Les Babcock; Bookkeeper Dolores Billings, and Town Clerk Pamela Kula. EXCUSED: Councilman David Hall.

ALSO PRESENT and welcomed by the Supervisor was Kim Lambertz, Fran Schnauber, Donna Campbell, Al Muscianese, Sylvia Putnam, Amy Shick, Stevie Kula, Robert Coombs, and Larry and S. Sugrue.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Quigley, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, and duly carried to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2006 Town Board Meeting.

A motion was made by Councilman Shick, seconded by Councilwoman Quigley, and duly carried to accept the monthly financial report as submitted by the Town Supervisor.

On a motion made by Councilwoman Bottoni and seconded by Councilman Shick, it was duly resolved to authorize payment of the bills as audited

A motion was made by Councilman Shick, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni and it was duly resolved to have the bookkeeper make appropriations to prevent shortages in various accounts.

Communications: The Supervisor read a letter received from Arnold Palmer thanking the Highway Department for doing such a fine job grading Stanton Road recently.

He also read a letter from the Mayor of the Village of Naples requesting funds from the Town of Prattsburgh for their Youth Program. After some discussion regarding this, the board decided against sending funds for this program.

The Board signed the 2007 contracts from the Village of Naples and the Prattsburgh Protectives for Fire Protection for the Town of Prattsburgh.

The Supervisor thanked everyone who pitched in to help with the move to the New Town Hall. Individual thanks went to Chris Jensen and the Highway Crew for moving all of the heavy files, etc.; thanks to George Robbins and Lyle VanAmburg for putting furniture together, Ruthel VanAmburg for organizing the Vault, Les Babcock for doing everything from soup to nuts, and to Donnie Snyder for being here everyday for the past week and ? and doing just about anything that needed to be done.

New Business: Justice Coombs thanked the Town Board for allowing him to apply for the Grant that he received allowing him to receive a fax machine, some files and a safe. The Judge also told the board that he wants to keep them apprised of a new action plan for the Courts System that he learned of at the Seneca County Magistrate's meeting he attended. He said that there are going to be some important changes in the Court system as far as audio equipment, Court Security, Credit Cards, and increased training.

A resolution was proposed by Councilman Shick, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni and duly carried to adopt the Preliminary Budget as the Final Budget of 2007.

A Resolution was proposed by Councilwoman Bottoni, seconded by Councilwoman Quigley and duly carried to adopt Local Law #1 of 2006 to control unreasonable noise. The Clerk called for a roll call vote as follows:

Councilwoman Quigley AYE

Councilwoman Bottoni AYE Councilman Shick

NAY

Supervisor McConnell AYE

A Resolution was proposed by Supervisor McConnell, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni and duly carried to adopt Local Law #2 of 2006 for the administration and enforcement of the New York Sate Fire Prevention and Building Code. The Clerk called for a roll call vote as follows:

Councilwoman Quigley AYE

Councilwoman Bottoni AYE Councilman Shick

AYE

Supervisor McConnell Aye

Highway Report: (Chris Jensen) Since our last meeting we have finished with the topsoil and seeding on the shoulders on the new blacktops in town.

We have been spot grading and patching potholes in the gravel roads. We have also been doing some patching on oil and stone roads and repairing washes along the shoulders.

The excavator has been cleaning ditches and replacing pipes on Cook School, Mattoon, and Patch Roads.

With the help from the County's large track excavator we also replaced the fivefoot pipe at the bottom of Davis Road that had started to collapse.

In the shop along with regular scheduled maintenance we have finished getting all the trucks, plows, and sanders around and ready for snow plowing season.

We also helped with the move into the new town hall.

Code Enforcement/Water: (Les Babcock) Issued 3 permits as follows: 1 deck, 1 storage building, 1 new home. Issued 1 permit renewal, Did 5 property and building inspections, 4 septic inspections with follow up letters, did 3 wood, coal, chimney inspections with follow up letters, issued 3 certificates of occupancy or certificates of compliance.

Water Dept..... Installed 1 new meter and turned on new service, turned off 2 services. We had our annual water system inspection by the New York State Department of Health. Parks and Sidewalks...... Chopped leaves. Other.....Worked at new town hall.

A motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Shick, seconded by Councilwoman Quigley and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.

Town of Pulteney

Supervisor William Weber called the regular meeting of the Pulteney Town board to order at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at the Pulteney Town Hall with roll call followed by Pledge of Allegiance.

Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilman Janet Stone; Councilman Richard French; Councilman Robert Kemp; Councilman James Fox; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; Town Attorney John F. Leyden; Bookkeeper Helen Coombs; CEO/Watershed/Zoning Officer Lauren Welch and Town Clerk Donna Conley.

Councilman Richard made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to accept the minutes of the October 11th regular meeting and the October 25th special meeting. All in favor. Carried.

Supervisor Weber gave the financial report and the General & Highway Profit & Loss statements.

Todd Ewell, Clough Harbour Associates, gave the report for the water project. Supervisor Weber made note that Attorney Leyden is the point person to Audit & Control regarding the water project. The pre-construction meeting, which sets the ground rules for the water project, was discussed. The contractor, North Country Contractors, LLC needs to get paper work to the M/WBE-EEO regarding their utilization plan as soon as possible. Board discussed having the meeting either November 30th or December 1st at 2 pm at the Town Hall; whichever is more convenient for the contractors.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise the pre-construction meeting after we hear from the contractor or engineers as to time. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Fox that the Justice's, DCO's, CEO & Watershed and Zoning Officers reports be received and placed on file. All in favor. Carried.

Highway Supt. McIntyre reported they have put steps donated by Lyle Overhiser in the Thomas Cemetery; grader patched lower Middle Rd., Depew Rd., Dug Rd. and Bean Station Rd.; done some ditching on Armstrong Rd.; mowed roadsides; cold patched the south end of town; fixed the Fire House parking lot; got trucks ready for winter and hauled gravel up to town barn.

Supervisor Weber received a letter from the Teamsters Union regarding a notice of impasse. There will be a meeting on December 6th at 2 pm at the Town Hall to deal with the impasse question. It is not an open meeting.

Supervisor Weber received a proposed resolution from KWIK for the Board to consider supporting. It is a "Quality Communities Program Grant Application Resolution" Project Title: Keuka Lake Looking Ahead: An Intermunicipal Land Use Action Plan. Board wanted more information before agreeing, but deadline for sending in letters of support was too soon to schedule a meeting with KLA or KWIK for more information. Supervisor Weber offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the New York State Quality Communities grant program is available for projects to encourage the formation of partnerships to address environmental, land use and economic development opportunities,

WHEREAS, the Keuka Lake Association (KLA) and the eight municipalities of the Keuka Watershed Improvement Cooperative (KWIC) have worked in partnership to protect Keuka Lake for nearly 15 years;

WHEREAS, the KLA and KWIC have identified the need to address land use issues in the watershed;

WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney, working in an intermunicipal fashion with Yates County, the KLA and KWIC, sees the need to prepare an Intermunicipal Land Use Action Plan for Keuka Lake; and

WHEREAS, The Town of Pulteney is a local unit of government that will afford the citizens/members an opportunity to comment and provide input in the Plan;

NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved, by the Board of the Town of Pulteney that we support the development of the Keuka Lake Looking Ahead: An Intermunicipal Land Use Action Plan as part of the New York State Quality communities grant program.

No second. Failed.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to recess the regular order of business to hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 5 of 2006 entitled "To Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code." All in favor. Carried.

Town Clerk read the legal ad as advertised.

Attorney Leyden explained the law has been in effect for 20+ years but in 2003 NYS revamped the law. NYS now wants all towns to adopt the new law to keep everything in sync. Zoning Officer Welch asked if the law could be changed as he had a problem with a couple of things. On page 4 - Section 4 - B-1 - eliminate as we have no control the way it is written; page 7 Section 4 - I - change that Building Permits shall expire twelve (12) months after the date of issuance to 2 years; page 11 - Section 9 - should include Local Law No. 1 of 1980 and page 13 Section 11 - A - 3 - should have 24 months in blank. Attorney Leyden will redraft the law for the December 13th meeting for review and adoption.

All people wanting to be heard were heard.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Fox to close the public hearing and resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.

Supervisor Weber received a notice from the contractors asking what was wanted on the plaque that is put by the water tanks on water projects. He stated that as the project has spanned two administrations he would like Board approval to have former Supervisor Myron Baron as well as himself; the present board members as well as Elizabeth Snyder and Junior Gibson who were also involved in getting the water project started; the Town Attorney and the Town Clerk all listed on the plaque.

Board members approved Supervisor's suggestion. The contractor will be contacted.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to recess the regular order of business at 8:00 PM to hold a public hearing on the Town of Pulteney 2007 budget. All in favor. Carried.

All people being heard that wanted to be heard.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to close the public hearing and resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.

Supervisor Weber received a letter from Jill Howell- Sawyer, Associate Marketing Manager for TVGA Consultants noting she will research for grants for Youth Programs.

Supervisor and board member received two requests, one from Pat Gowin who sent a list of interested people and Peggy Tears asking for the consultants to also look into grants to put in a walking track on the town property and possibly sidewalks to get to it. The request will be forwarded.

Supervisor Weber asked for board permission to purchase a 35" X 40" laminated map for $27.50 of Steuben County.

Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Fox giving the Supervisor permission to purchase one 35" x 40" laminated map of Steuben County. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Fox to adopt the 2007 Preliminary Budget and make it the Town of Pulteney Adopted 2007 Town Budget. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2006 entitled "A Local Law Limiting the Public Use of Certain Areas with the Town of Pulteney" was discussed.

It is a curfew law putting a time of 6:00 am to 10:00 pm as hours of use of the Town Hall area to help control vandalism in the area.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for a public hearing at 7:30 pm at the December 13th meeting for proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2006 entitled "A Local Law to Limit the Public Use of Certain Areas within the Town of Pulteney. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

The Ethics Law was discussed as to being changed at the request of the Ethics Board to cover all complaints by the public not just the elected people. After Attorney Leyden contacted the Association of Towns lawyer he was told it could be changed but it would not be in the Towns best interest to do so. Following a discussion, the Board agreed to leave the law as written and not amend it. Supervisor Weber will send a letter to Ethics Board chairman of the Board's decision.

Don Ballam, F ire Commissioner and Joey Schuck, Fire Chief, were present to discuss Fire District No. 1 and why they are trying to get it back. They explained the problems they have been having with the area and their insurance carrier. Their lawyer advised them that they need a town board's resolution in support of their getting the district back.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone that the Pulteney Town Board fully supports the Fire District No. 2 Commissioners in their attempt to gain back that portion of Town which is known as Fire District No. 1. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried. A web site for Pulteney was again discussed. Board gave Supervisor Weber authority to investigate a Town of Pulteney web site. He will get back to board at December meeting.

The furnace in the Town Hall was discussed. It seems it was put in 1978 and with the trouble we have been having with the zones, our repairman gave us quotes for smaller and more efficient furnaces. Board member agreed to get more estimates. Councilman Fox will check into further for December meeting.

A plumbing problem was d i s c u s s e d i n Ambulance/Town of Pulteney building.

Councilman Fox made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Carl Stone to fix the bathroom plumbing problem in the ambulance/Town of Pulteney building. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to leave regular order of business and go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue. All in favor. Carried.

Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Supervisor Weber to close executive session and resume the regular order of business.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to adjourn. All in favor. Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.

Town of Avoca

Minutes of the Avoca Town Board regular meeting October 18, 2006 called to order by Supervisor Wellington at 7 p.m.

Present were: Supervisor, Chris Wellington; Councilman, Doug Heinemann (absent); Councilman, Francis Feely; Councilwoman, Wendi Hammond; Councilwoman, Amy Robbins (absent); Attorney, Karl Anderson Jr.; Town Clerk, Kim Jackson; Highway Super., Dan Hamilton.

Others present were: Betty Mattison, Robert Bossie, John Walsh and John McCarthy.

Supervisor Wellington said we have the Pledge of Allegiance for the Town Board.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond approving the minutes of the September 20, 2006 regular meeting and the minutes of the October 4, 2006 budget workshop meeting with the changes made to Dans salary to be $47,000.00 and Deputy Supervisor pay was at $500.00.

The board looked at the departmental reports for the month of September 2006 as follows: Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Supervisor Wellington accepting the reports. Town Clerk, Assessor, Zoning, Animal Control Officer, Code Enforcement.

Motion by Councilwoman Hammonds, seconded by Councilman Feely to accept the bills.

John Walsh informed the board about the happenings in the county, the infirmary and the jail building project are right on schedule. The Medicaid case load has decreased a little in the past two years. Starting November 1, 2006 HEAP will start taking applications. Flu shots will begin on November 9, 2006 there does not seem to be a shortage this year. Room tax from Hotels and Motels has collected $680,000.00 and this will be distributed to organizations for tourism in the area. The county has started working on their 2007 budget and it looks like there will be an increase in taxes for next year. The handicapped voting machine was used in the primary and only one person voted on the machine.

Highways Super. Dan informed the board about things going on around the town. Wessels is done it will need o be sealed in the spring it turned out very well, the guys did a good job and Dan would like to thank Howard, Cohocton and Wheeler for all their help on getting Wessels finished. The new turck, the plow equipment finally came las Monday, Dan spoke with Keith Harms the hydraulics were in today and it is coming very well and should be at the Town Barn within the First few weeks of November. Dan hired a new man to replace Carl, Jim Gay his drug testing came back okay and he will start Monday, October 23, 2006. Dan asked about the status of Road Runner in his office, Chris stated he forgot about it and then he tried to deal with them and it was about an hour call, so he asked Betty to call this week.

John McCarthy spoke with the board about his feelings on keeping the salaries of the two justices at equal pay. He stated he is qualified for the position, there are twelve hours of training that justice's need every year for their position and John has already had six hours and he will finish the other six hours this month. He is willing to put in the hours that is needed to get the job done but has never been asked to do any more than what Jim Shanley did in the past.

Betty was asked by the board to check with five star bank about a credit card for the town.

Supervisor Wellington opened public hearing at 7:50, closed public hearing at 7:53 went back to regular session no one seemed to have the contract to know the amount. Robert Bossie gave the amount of the contract to the board which was $23,355.00.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond accepting the contract in the amount f $23,355.00 and authorizing the supervisor to sign on behalf of the town.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Feely to compile information on all office hours of the town offices as of the first of the year to post on the board.

Ron's Office extension, spoke with the mayor and the fireman are using the garage at the moment for storage and will need to use in until at least summer.

The Town of Cohocton will be holding a public hearing regarding amending the zoning law to regulate aspects of the windmill project on October 24, 2006 at 7 p.m. At the Wayland Cohocton elementary school.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond authorizing Dan Hamilton and Betty Mattison to attend a civil service training for effective payroll certification on October 30, 2006 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The board received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Ringer on Redmond Gully Rd. there seemed to be a problem with the ambulance finding their residence a short time ago they live on Shady Tree lane which is a private drive off Redmond Gully Rd. There are 14 different private drives listed since 911 took over the emergency service calls. Robert Bossie recommended to the board that the Town of Avoca contact all the residents that live on these private drives send them the specifications of 911 signs and fire numbers and explain that it is not the town's responsibility to put signs on their private lanes and drives.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond authorizing Chris to speak with Bill Perkins about contacting these people with the above information.

State of NY Office of Real Property Services has notified the Town of Avoca they received the application for 2006 annual reassessment aid which will be at $1846.33.

NYS Comptrollers office notified the Town of Helen Lyke's Retirement as of October 11, 2006.

Uniform Problem: Dan asked the board to write a letter to CINTAS stating that as of the first of the year the Town will no longer need their services.

The clerk received two letters of resignation one form Margaret Pierce effective October 1, 2006 and the other from Ronald Wilston resigning as Chairman of the planning board but will still remain as a planning board member.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by supervisor Wellington to go into executive session at 8:50 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations, personnel matters and grant matters.

Meetind ended some where around 9:30 p.m.