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 Pulteney

Supervisor William Weber called the regular meeting of the Pulteney Town board to order at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 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 and Town Clerk Donna Conley.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Fox to accept the minutes of the November 8th regular meeting and the November 27th & 30th special meetings. 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.

Jordan Hopkins, from the Branchport Fire Dept. Inc., was present to discuss the need for the following resolution from our Board in order for their Fire Dept. to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to change its name to include Keuka Park.

In the Matter of the Approval of the Certificate of AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICAT E OF INCORPORATION of the BRANCHPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.

The Town Board has received from the Branchport Fire Department, Inc. a letter and a Consent form for consideration by this board. The Department is requesting that a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation be approved as required by the Not-for- Profit Law. This Board has determined that the proposed Amendments simply reflect the current operating status of the Department as to its name, purposes and the territory which it is called upon to protect. The board has also determined that signing a Consent requested, does not impose any liability on this Board or subject it to any cost or expense. After further deliberation, Supervisor Weber moved and Councilman Fox seconded the following Resolution:

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the execution of the Consent submitted by the Branchport Fire Department, Inc. as to amendments to its Certificate of Incorporation and that all members of this board are authorized to sign such Consent.

Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Fox to recess the regular of business to hold a public hearing on Local Law No. 6 of 2006 limiting the public use of certain areas with the Town of Pulteney. All in favor. Carried.

Town Clerk read the legal ad.

It was discussed adding the town barn area to the law and decided it could be amended at a later date if necessary.

All people spoke that wanted to speak the hearing was closed.

Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Fox made motion to resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.

Attorney Leyden gave the Board a copy of the ORDER that is needed by NYS Dept. of Audit and Control of which follows:

In the Matter of the Establishment of Water District No. 1 in the Town of Pulteney, Steuben County, New York

WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney has created a water district known as the Town of Pulteney Water District No. 1 (the "Water District"); and

WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report, as amended, was prepared by Clough, Harbour & Associates, LLP, professional engineers, concerning the Water District formation and the construction of water transmission and distribution facilities, all as more specifically set forth and described in the Map, Plan and Report; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney has received bids for the construction of improvements to the Water District and all of the bids were in excess of the maximum estimated cost of the project as set forth in the Map, Plan and Report, as amended; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney is still of the opinion that this is an important and necessary project for the Town of Pulteney; and

WHEREAS, on July 26, 2006, the Town board did adopt an order that (i) recited a description of the boundaries of the Water District which have not changed; (ii) recited the maximum increased amount proposed to be expended for the improvements to the Water District; (iii) recited the proposed method of financing to be employed; (iv) recited the fact that a Map, Plan and Report, as amended, describing the same, are all on file in the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection; and (v) specified that the Town Board shall hold a public hearing at the Pulteney Fire Hall, located at Brown Road, Pulteney, New York, on August 9, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing all persons interested in the subject, for or against, increasing the maximum amount to be expended on Water District improvements;

WHEREAS, the hearing was duly held by the Town board at the time and place noticed and it having been duly resolved and determined, following such hearing, that the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law and was otherwise sufficient and that all the property and property owners within the Water District were benefited thereby and that all property and property owners within the Water District were included within the limits of the District and that it was in the public interest to grant, in whole, the relief sought by the application;

WHEREAS, it is further resolved by the Town Board to authorize the increase in the maximum amount to be expended for improvements to the Water District from $ 5 , 7 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 t o $8,700,000.00 as was proposed, subject to a permissive referendum, in the manner provided in Town Law Article 7;

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has filed a certificate pursuant to Town Law Section 209-e (4), certifying that no petition was filed requesting such referendum;

WHEREAS, an application has been duly made, in duplicate, to the New York State Department of Audit and Control at Albany, New York, for permission to increase the maximum amount to be expended for improvements to the Water District as is more fully provided for in Town Law Section 209-h;

WHEREAS, the New York State Comptroller has duly made an order, in duplicate, dated November 20, 2006, granting permission to increase the maximum amount to be expended for improvements to the Water District in all respects as petitioned for and approved by the Town Board as aforesaid;

WHEREAS, one copy of such order has been duly filed in the Office of the New York State Department of Audit and Control at Albany, New York and the other in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Pulteney;

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has duly presented this Order to this Town board at this meeting, being the first meeting of the Town Board held after said order was filed with the Town Clerk;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED, that the Town of Pulteney is hereby authorized and permitted to increase the maximum amount to be expended for improvements to the Water District from $5,700,000.00 to $8,700,000.00 as described in the Order of the New York State Comptroller, dated November 20, 2006.

ORDERED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause an original or a certified copy of this Order to be duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of Steuben County in which the Town of Pulteney is located, within ten (10) days, after the adoption of this Order.

ORDERED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause an original or a certified copy of this Order to be duly filed in the office of the New York State Department of Audit and Control, Albany, New York, within ten (10) days after the adoption of this Order.

Supervisor Weber made the motion seconded by Councilman Fox to adopt the above ORDER. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French 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 coated the roof on the highway building, done some ditching; worked in the shop; put all new road signs up; done shouldering here and there where needed; put new tires on the trucks and are trying out a new excavator on Wright Rd.

Supervisor Weber noted that Don and Dan Radigan are working on a website for the Town of Pulteney.

Training for the Planning Bd. and the Zoning Bd. of Appeals members was discussed. It is now required by the State that all members of these boards receive four (4) hours of training per year.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Fox that rather than have to travel for the required four (4) hours of training for the Planning Bd. and Zoning Bd. of Appeals members their training requirement can be met by attending training given by Steuben County Planning Board. All in favor. Carried.

Supervisor Weber made note that the Town is staying with Advantage (Mega) as an electricity supplier till February.

Supervisor Weber received and signed the Franchise Agreement with Empire Video Services Corporation as he had prior Board approval.

Supervisor Weber further noted that Kevin O'Neil has completed the cleaning of the Brown Rd. Cemetery and has taken care of the spring animals with the help of the highway dept., fixed the bleachers, taken protruding nails & spikes out of wood items in the playground area. It takes care of most of the insurance complaints of non-compliance.

Boiler replacement for the Town Hall was discussed. Councilman Fox noted he had received quotes from four (4) different sources. All gave a quote with new zone valves and three gave a quote without.

Griffith Energy - $5,700.00 and $4,800.00

Mart's Heating Service - $4,790.00 and $3,890.00

EFCO-Independent - $5,690.00

Weaver's Burner Sales & Service Inc. - Riello Burner - $5,620.00 and $4,975.00 and with Beckett Burner - $5,490.00 and $4,840.00

Councilman Fox recommended we have Mart's Heating Service put in the new boiler at the quote of $4,790.00 as he was the lowest and he also has been our repairman for the furnace so he knows what has already been replaced recently.

Councilman Fox made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to accept Mart's Heating Service quote of $4,790.00. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

The adoption of Local Law No. 5 of 2006 and Local Law No. 6 of 2006 was discussed.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to adopt Local Law No. 5 of 2006 entitled "To Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code." Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to adopt 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 French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried

Supervisor Weber noted Peter Landre explained what the resolution discussed at the November 8th Board meeting was for at the November 27th special meeting of the Town Board and KWIK.

It was noted the resolution was only for support in getting a grant to bring some needed programs closer to home instead of having to go across the state to get it.

Councilman Stone made the following resolution with Councilman Kemp seconding it:

Quality Communities Program Grant Application Resolution - Project Title: Keuka Lake Looking Ahead: An Intermunicipal Land Use Action Plan

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.

Councilman French asked the benefit of this. Supervisor Weber noted the benefit gives us strength in numbers.

Roll call vote: Councilman French, no; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; and Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Supervisor Weber explained the Planning Board has been getting complaints on outdoor furnaces and wants time to put stipulations together. They have suggested the town put a (six) 6-month moratorium on outdoor heating units. Not ban them but put stipulations on them.

Councilman Fox made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to hold a public hearing on Local Law No. 1 of 2007 entitled " a Six Month Moratorium on Outdoor Furnaces" and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise such for the January 10, 2007, regular meeting at 7:30 PM. Roll call vote: Councilman French, no; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; and Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

The buildings were checked by Keuka Fire and Safety with everything checking out okay but they recommended two (2) lights be changed in the library to have exit and safety lights combined at the cost of about $50.00 each.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to buy the two (2) safety lights for the library at the approximate cost of $50.00 each. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; and Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Supervisor Weber noted the mediator for the union became ill so the meeting with mediator, committee, union representatives and highway employees was postponed and has been rescheduled for January 16th. It is not an open meeting.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to hold the year-end meeting at 10:00 AM on December 29, 2006 and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise the same. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; and Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

CEO Officer Lauren Welch had noted he has some mandatory training to get and it cost $25.00 registration fee.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Fox authorizing the expenditure for training of $25.00 for the CEO. Roll call vote: Councilman French, no; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; and Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

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

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to close executive session and resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise a special meeting for December 20, 2006, at 7:00 PM to discuss engineering of the Water District. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; and Supervisor Weber, ye s. Carried.

Councilman French made motion to adjourn. All in favor. Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.

On December 6, 2006, Supervisor Weber polled the Town Board members by phone to change the water project engineers from CHA to Hunt Engineers. All were in favor.

Town of Avoca

Minutes of the Avoca Town Board regular meeting November 15, 2006 called to order by Supervisor Wellington at 7 p.m.

Present were: Supervisor, Cris Wellington; Councilman, Doug Heinemann; Councilman, Francis Feely; Councilwoman, Wendi Hammond (absent); 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, Karen Pragle, Josh Miller and Nelson Eaton.

Supervisor Wellington led the Pledge of Allegiance for the Town Board.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Feely approving the minutes of the October 18, 2006 regualr meeting and the minutes of the October 4, 19 and November 2, 2006 budget workshop meetings and the November 8, 2006 public hearing. All in favor. Carried.

The board looked at the departmental reports for the month of October 2006 as follows: There were no motions made to accept the reports.

Town Clerk, Assessor, Animal Control Officer, Zoning, and Code Enforcement.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Feely authorizing permission to Betty Walden to hold the animal control officers meeting at the town hall, conference room on Friday, December 1, 2006, all in favor. Carried.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Heinemann to accept the abstract of the bills, all in favor. Carried.

John Walsh informed the board about the happenings in the county, the old infirmary when the new one is done will have many different uses such as storage for many departments at the county offices, this will free up quit a bit of space for the main building at the county. The major cost for repair to the old infirmary will be the roof repair. Emergency services sent 10 units to Buffalo to help with the clean up after the snow storm they had. AIP, Brad Laverty gave a presentation to the county on processing alternative fuels, such as soybean and canola seed. He currently uses these in his own trucks and he is trying to produce these seeds to grow locally to help the economy also trying to produce some form of bio diesel from these seeds. 911 has received $57,800.00 for the enhanced wireless communication. The new jail as of the first of the month is 39% complete. Sales tax is up 1/2 million this quarter. The county is working on the 2007 budget and so far it looks like a 2% increase in taxes. The semi annual mortgage tax for Avoca share is $9707.21.

Robert Bossie: asked the board about the letters that the town was sending out to all residents with private drives.

Karen Pragle: gave the board a letter from the Southern Tier Library Association about setting up an account for the library. This year when the budget for the library was done the board wanted to put the money into a separate account and make the library bring in bills every month for what their expenses were going to be, so the board knew what kind of cost it was going to take to run the library from the old bank building since it was their first year there. Chris stated they weren't telling the library how to spend their money, the board didn't know how much to give the library for their budget. The amount the board budgeted for the library was $40,000.00 Karen asked what if they go over. Chris stated that if it say went to $50,000.00 they would take it from a contingency fund to cover the cost but the board wants to see where the money went for. Karen asked if the board would give the libary a check to start the year with. Chris stated that the money would be in a segregated accont just for that, he stated that the $40,000.00 is the libraries money and the board can't take it back. Councilman Feely wanted to make it clear that the board would retain that money in a segre

gated fund and as the library presented the bills t the board for that period of time then the board would relinquish the money to the library and have a paper trail as to what it cost the library to operate. Karen asked Chris if they have had a full board lately, there are two new members. Chris stated that not at the last few meetings they haven't. Josh Miller: asked if the previous supervisor retained her full salary for the year, Chris stated that no she didn't get paid for the full year when she was finished that month her pay was finished whend I took over I got paid for the job. Does the filing of the annual report have anything to do with state aid? Were the vacancies of the new board members posted or advertised and made available to the community is there going to be a special election, no there will be no special election Wendi was in time for the election and Amy was appointed because of he time of the election was past for her to get on. She will be on the next election next year.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Heinemann authorizing the Assessor and clerk to attend the Assessor Association meeting in Bath, Wednesday, November 29, 2006 all in favor. Carried.

Highway Super. Dan informed the board about things going on around the town. I spoke with Keith Harms yesterday about the new truck, things are going good he doesn't have the box and wing yet, working on the wiring and the hydraulics are in. He will get a hold of Dan some time next week to come over and do a check off list of things of how the controls are going to be in the cab and other things. Things are coming pretty good because they have until the 24th of December to get it done. The new welder is here we have already used it. We have started on our addition, concrete is poured and the walls are up. When the rain stops there are a couple of roads that need to be fixed.

The Historical Society submitted copies of the bills that they have paid, hoping that the town would help them out with some of the expenses.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Heinemann approving to total and pay the bills submitted by the historical society to be paid next month all in favor. Carried.

The board received a letter from Steuben County Real Property Tax Service on expenses and cleanup and demolition of property. They would like to be notified in advance if the town decides to do this. Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond approving to order W-2's from Williamson Law Book Co. Dot Matrix are $0.58 each and Laser ones are $0.65 each all in favor. Carried. Councilman Feely had copies made of mileage forms and bi weekly attendance forms something that Cohocton uses for their town for hired personnel for time spent at work. He asked that Betty be authorized to order these forms. The board decided with a Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Heinemann to have Betty copies these forms for people to use all in favor. Carried.

The town has qualified for state aid for five years for its efforts to provide fair aand equitable assessments for its property owners. Gary has received an excellence certificate for being at 100% and doing a good job. The town also gets $5.00 per parcel for being at 100%

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Feely authorizing the payment of $500.00 for the annual association dues for the Town. All in favor. Carried.

Information: the association of Towns 2007 training school and annual meeting will be held in NYC, February 18-21. Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Heinemann appointing Karl Anderson as delegate for the Town of Avoca all in favor. Carried. Finger Lakes SPCA contract: Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Heinemann to table signing the contract until the next board metting in December so that they could speak with Betty Walden about her kennels, what her cost would be to the town and what else she could present to the board about how long she keeps the dogs for. All in favor. Carried. Motion by Councilman Heinemann, seconded by Supervisor Wellington authorizing the payment of $500.00 to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for regulatory feel to haul salt brine this is a yearly fee. All in favor. Carried. Letter form Steuben County: Sub Divisions: The letter was given to Karl to give to the planning board form them to look over. Discussion to hire St. John and Baldwin as financial consultants: Councilman Feely had brought this up to the board, this firm is someone that Cohocton uses and he would like the town to consided using them. Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Feely authorizing Feely to contact St. John and Baldwin get a quote from them and see what services they can off the town. All in favor. Carried. Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Heinemann authorizing the adoption of the Union contract with the stripulations and authorizing Supervisor Wellington to sign on behalf of the Town. All in favor. Carried. Motion by Supervisor Wellington to end regular session and go into executive session at 8:37 pm to discuss litigation and personnel. Town of Prattsburgh

The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Prattsburgh was held at the Town Hall, 19 North Main Street on December 21, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.

The Call to Order was made by Supervisor McConnell at 7 P.M. and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENT: Supervisor J. H a r o l d M c C o n n e l l , Councilpersons Sharon Quigley, Charles Shick and Stacey Bottoni. Highway Superintendent Chris Jensen; Water/CEO Les Babcock; and Town Clerk Pamela Kula. EXCUSED: Councilman David Hall.

ALSO PRESENT and welcomed by the Supervisor Allan Muscianese, Lenora and George Applebee, Stevie Kula, and Amy Shick.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Quigley, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, and duly carried to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2006 Town Board Meeting as well as the December 4, 2006 Special 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 Quigley and seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, it was duly resolved to authorize payment of the following bills as audited: GENERAL FUND BILLS ck#17578 through ck#17636 (Including Highway, Light, Sidewalk and Water) and amounting to $61,695.62. TRUST & AGENCY BILLS ck#4725 through ck#4764 including payroll checks and electronic transfer and amounting to $38,060.57. CAPITAL PROJECT/TOWN HALL ck#1062 through ck#1063 and amounting to $1,293.38.

From the Bookkeeper: The following appropriations are needed to prevent shortages in various accounts:

General Fund:

From: A599 Appropriated Fund B a l a n c e $3,676.00

To: A1620.2 Buildings Furniture

850.00

A1620.43 Buildings, Supplies 120.00

A5010.4 Hwy.Supt., C.E.

50.00

A 5 1 3 2 . 4 B a r n , Phone 100.00

A 5 1 3 2 . 4 2 B a r n , repair

590.00

A 5 1 3 2 . 4 7 B a r n , water

11.00

A8160.4 Recylcing, C.E. 120.00

A8810.4 Cemetery, C.E. 325.00

A 9 0 6 0 . 8 H e a l t h Insurance

1510.00

Highway Fund:

From: D599 Appropriated Fund B a l a n c e $12,570.00

To: D5110.0 Gen.Rpr., Pers. Ser. 760.00

D5112.1 Perm.Imp., Pers.Ser

5250.00

D 5 1 3 0 . 4 Machy., Gas

460.00 D5130.43 Machy., parts

6,000.00

D9050.8 Unemployment Insurance

100.00

Water District Fund:

Fr o m : S W 5 9 9 Appropriated Fund Balance 820.00

To: SW8310.4 Admin., C .E. 120.00

SW9060.8 Health Ins.

700.00

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bottoni, seconded by Councilman Shick, and it was duly resolved to have the bookkeeper make the above appropriations.

There were seven unpaid water bills sent to Steuben County for levying on the January tax bills- list filed under separate cover with Town Clerk. Communications: The Town Clerk read the 2006 annual Town Historian's report submitted by the Lenora Applebee who is the Town's Historian. The report is on file under separate cover if anyone wants to see it.

New Business: Supervisor McConnell stated that he has given the Historical Society permission to petition off a small part of the basement in which to install a dehumidifier and store some of their records to help keep them safe and dry.

The supervisor stated that the Town Insurance policy with NYMIR is going to decrease by approximately $3,300.00 for the 2007 year. A motion was made by Councilwoman Bottoni, seconded by Councilwoman Quigley and it was duly resolved to reinsure with NYMIR for the year 2007 at a cost of $37,837.03.

The Supervisor stated that he has had requests from Veteran's to increase the amount they may receive as an exemption on their taxes. A motion was made by Councilman Shick, seconded by Councilwoman Quigley and it was duly resolved to increase the ceiling on the Veteran's exemption from $6,000.00 to $12,000.00

Supervisor McConnell stated that there is someone interested in timbering the landfill that the town is leasing to the County. As present, there is lawsuit involved with this property. The County is currently paying the litigation costs. A motion was made by Supervisor McConnell, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni and it was duly resolved to allow the people interested in doing the timbering to pursue negotiating with the county and selling the timber with the profit from the funds being put into a county fund to help pay some of the litigation costs.

Supervisor McConnell said that he has received a request from a bicycle group that has an annual tour to sponsor muscular dystrophy. The request is for the group to use the Town Park for a rest stop on their way through Prattsburgh. They would like to set up a table and they would bring in a port a potty. The board was in agreement to allow the bicycle group to use the Town Park as a rest stop as stated above. The tour is scheduled for August 11, 2007.

The following resolution was presented to the board.

WHEREAS, on August 20, 2001, the Town Board of the Town of Prattsburgh did authorize the Supervisor to execute an Oil and Gas Lease with Columbia Natural Resources, LLC, on approximately 2.13 acres situate on Flaherty Road, Prattsburgh, New York

WHEREAS, on November 16, 2004, the Town Board of the Town of Prattsburgh did authorize the Supervisor to execute an Oil and Gas Lease with Columbia Natural Resources on approximately .30 acres situate on Wraight Road, Prattsburgh, New York

WHEREAS, the aforementioned resolution should have been subject to a permissive referendum as provided by the Town Law. Upon motion made by Councilman Shick and seconded by Councilwoman Quigley, it was

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Prattsburgh does hereby restate and ratify the aforementioned leases according to their terms.

RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum as provided within the Town Law of the State of New York.

This resolution was duly adopted by a majority vote of the Town Board as follows:

J. Harold McConnell

Voting Yes

Sharon Quigley Voting Yes

Stacey Bottoni

Voting Yes Charles Shick

Voting Yes

There was discussion regarding the possibility of placing a moratorium on outdoor furnaces. Les said he would get more information from the State for next month's meeting. The board tabled the matter at this time.

Supervisor McConnell stated that he wonders if the board should be considering an Adult Use Moratorium in certain areas of the town.

Highway Report: (Chris Jensen) Since our last meeting we have been spot grading and grading in shoulders. We also have been graveling potholes and washes along the shoulders.

We have been cleaning ditch on Everett Road, Fisher Road, and changed a pipe on Roloson.

We have been putting up snow fence in some of the drift areas and mowing the backsides of ditches with the boom mower to make room for snow when it comes.

We have been cutting brush and trees back on both sides of Hotchkiss Road to allow air and light in on the hill. This road has always been hard to keep the ice off from due to the trees hanging over it. This should also help the mud in the spring dry up quicker. This work is being done due to the ARC House that will soon open on Pinney Road, which also needs the same thing done on it.

In the shop along with normal maintenance we have also finished the track tightner job on the Dozer. Put winter tires on T-204 and T-303. Changed wheel seal and U-joints on T-104 and removed the radiator from the roller to be sent out and repaired.

I have started to get information around for the replacement of the 1997 Mack, and I would like per- mission to start the process to bid out a new 10-wheel dump truck with plow and sander. The money has been budgeted and this is on schedule with the equipment replacement plan.

I would like to thank everyone for another good year. I have enjoyed working with all of you, and I am looking forward to another successful year. I would also like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bottoni, seconded by Councilwoman Quigley and it was duly resolved to allow Superintendent Jensen to commence the process to bid out a new 10 wheeler with plow and sander.

Code Enforcement/Water: (Les Babcock) Issued permit for a seasonal cabin. Did 4 building inspections, issued 3 certificates of occupancy or certificates of compliance, did 3 septic inspections with follow up letters; did 3 fuel burning inspections, sent 2 letters concerning code enforcement, sent 1 first notice of property maintenance law. Attended meeting with Allen Engineering on local waiver of septic systems. Water Dept….. Turned off 3 services. We probably will need a public hearing concerning property maintenance violations in January.

Supervisor McConnell set the 2007 Organizational meeting for January 4, 2007 at the Town Hall at 7:00 P.M.

McConnell stated that he had a meeting with Tim Lang from Global Winds, UPC and that they plan to start construction on the Windmills in May of 2007. McConnell stated that there is a possibility for the Town to get Empire Zone Status for the Windmill Project. This would allow the Town to place a full assessment on each Windmill. The Windmill companies would then pay the taxes to the Town based on the full assessment value. The Windmill Company would then be 100 % reimbursed by the State.

A motion for adjournment was made by Supervisor McConnell, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni and the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M.