Town of Avoca

Minutes of the Avoca Town Board regular meeting Feb. 21, 2007 called to order by Supervisor Wellington at 7:03 p.m.

Present were: Supervisor, Chris Wellington; Councilman, Doug Heinemann; Councilman, Francis Feely; Councilwoman, Wendi Hammond; Councilman Ken Parsels; Attorney, Karl Andersn Jr.; Town Clerk, Kim Jackson; Highway Super., Dan Hamilton.

Others present were: John Walsh, Betty Mattison, Karen Pragle, Debbie Koehler and Ed Hammond.

Attorney Anderson led the Pledge of Aallegiance for the Town Board.

Motion by Councilwoman Hammond, seconded by Councilman Parsels accepting the minutes of the January 17, 2007 minutes of the regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.

The board looked at the departmental reports for the month of January 2007 as follows: Motion by Councilman Heinemann, seconded by Councilman Feely approving the following departmental reports. All in favor. Carried.

Town Clerk Zoning Building Code Assessor

Animal Control Officer

Motion by Councilman Heinemann, seconded by Councilman Parsels authorizing to accept the abstract with the addition of a bill from the Supervisor in the amount of $2071.78 for his and Shawns tirp to NYC to the Annual Conference. All in favor. Carried.

Visitors: Karen Pragle and Debbie Koehler were here for the library to see when they were going to get the money that was budgeted out for them. Ed Hammond was here about the cemetery mowing.

John Walsh: the new Jail is on time and on budget. The company that made the cells is using Steuben County as their poster child as promoting their business about the cells. The use of the Rifle for shot gun in Steuben County is being debated in Albany any one that wants to voice their opinion can call Jim Bacalles office at 776- 9691 or George Winners office. 911 Sheriff Deputy Lock saved a 12 year old boy recently by using heart defibulator that they carry intheir cars, the call came into 911 and he responded quickly. Infirmary had a set back looks like will be done by the first of the year. The state has but the CHIPS funding this year by about 13 million Steuben County will receive 132,000.00 less this year. Steuben County will be purchasing a paint striping truck with shared services along with Yates and Schyler Counties. The county has received 15 million in financial assistance over a five year period for bridges.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington at 7:33 to go into session for the public hearing on the Local Zoning Law seconded by Councilman Heinemann this will be Local Law 1-2007. This is a revamping of the Local Unified Building Code and Fire Safety Law. The public was asked for their input and after some discussion the Supervisor returned the hearing back to regular session at 7:35.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels to pass the Local Law 1- 2207 on the Unified Fire and Safety Codes. All in favor. Carried.

Highway Super. Dan informed the board about things going on around the town. Williamson Law came and installed the software for the Highway Barn I have been using the program but am still getting used to it and still putting more information on. Cemetery mowing, I spoke with Wayne Benton and he said that according to NYMIR the town or the individual would need to carry a 1 million dollar liability and compensation policy for mowing the cemeteries. Dan suggested that the town hire some kid that is of age to mow part time the town would buy a lawn mower. The board decided to advertise for the mowing for next months meeting and they have the right to reject any and all bids then-they will go from there. The new truck is here and working great the light bar that is on is only temporary and when I get a hold of Keith Harms we will get the permanent one put on. When the truck arrived the spinner motor needed to be replaced and also the hydraulic hoses the spinner motor got replaced buy the hydraulic hoses did not so Dan said that the cost of the truck is $70,225.49 minus the $3,000.00 for the truck arriving 30 days late plus minus the cost of $86.18 for the hydraulic hoses and I feel this should be the amount owned for the truck.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Feely authorizing any member of the board employee of the town and appointee to attend the Leadership conference, April 5, 2007 at the Corning Community College. All in favor. Carried

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond authorizing the application for Senate Initiative Grant for purchase equipment see attached resolution. All in favor. Carried.

Information: A letter for Asssemblyman Jim Bacalles stating the state bid fuel minimum was reduced from 5000 gallon to 1500 gallon per year on diesel fuel.

Motion by Councilman Parsels, seconded by Councilman Heinemann authorizing the okay for the Avoca Central School to use the voting machines for a bote April 18 and May 15 all in favor. Carried.

Information: NYS DEC is holding a public hearing and information meeting to amend water quality regulations.

Motion by Councilman Heinemann, seconded by Councilman Parsels allowing the exemption for Firemen this is a Steuben County Local Law that was adopted in 2003 providing the real property tax exemption for Volunteer Fire and Ambulance workers. This revised law provids for the exemption to be offered to individuals that accrue 20 years or more of active service. The exemption shall be in effect for the balance of his or her lifetime. All in favor. Carried.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Heinemann authorizing for the Assessor and Assessor Clerk to attend the assessor Association meeting, April 28, 2007 in Bath. All in favor. Carried.

Information: Heating the building when there is sub zero temperatures outside. After some discussion the board agreed to get a committee together to see if there are any grants available to update the building, new windows, insulation or other options that might be out there and options for the Town Barn also because there is not suficient enough insulation for the barn. Chris stated he would be on the committee he would talk to Greg Dipasquale, Ken Parsels, Leann Wightman, Nelson Eaton and Jim Johnson. Chris stated taht when he was in NYC at one of the training sessions for the courts they stated that there needed to be more security; he also said there was a $30,000.00 grant out there for court stuff something the committee would look into.

Information: The town board received the bills from the Library and looked them over and also the bills from the Historical Society.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels authorizing the appointment of Joseph Simone to the Planning board to fill the vacancy. All in favor. Carried.

Moion by Councilman Parsels, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond authorizing the total amount of money that was budgeted for the Libarary to be given to the Library and they continue to give monthly statements or receipts to the board of what they spent. All in favor. Carried.

Motion by Councilman Heinemann, seconded by Councilman Feely authorizing temporary help for Betty Mattison in the Supervisors office for 6-8 hours a week at the rate of $8.00 per hour until further notice. All in favor. Carried.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Coucilman Parsels to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.

Town of Prattsburgh

The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Prattsburgh was called to order at 7:00 P.M. at the Prattsburgh Town Hall, 19 North Main Street, Prattsburgh, N.Y.

The Call to Order was made by Supervisor McConnell 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 Charles Shick, Stacey Bottoni, David Hall and Sharon Quigley; Highway Superintendent Chris Jensen; Bookkeeper Dolores Billings; and Town Clerk Pamela Kula.

ALSO PRESENT and welcomed by the Supervisor was Kim Lambertz, Stevie Kula, George and Lenora Applebee, Nancy Hall, Donna Campbell, Al and Carolyn Muscianese, Donnie Snyder, Amy Shick, and Dan and Jinell Laman.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On a motion of Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, the following resolution was ADOPTED: Ayes 5, McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick; Nays 0

Resolved that the minutes of February 20, 2007 Regular Meeting and February 26, 2007 Special Meeting be approved.

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

On a motion of Councilman Shick, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, the following resolution wasADOPTED: Ayes 5, McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick; Nays 0

Resolved to accept the monthly financial report as submitted by the Town Supervisor.

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

On a motion of Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Shick, the following resolution was

ADOPTED: Ayes 5, McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick; Nays 0

Resolved that the bills be paid as audited.

Communications: The Town Clerk read two letters. One letter was from the Prattsburgh Free Library and the other was from the Prattsburgh Emergency Food Pantry. Both groups thanked the Town Board for funding received from the Town and also for the Town's continued support of their organizations and their programs.

Unfinished Business: Supervisor McConnell mentioned the Ambulance Corps. desire to hold Bingo games. Attorney Leyden explained the process that needs to be followed to accomplish this. He said that the Town Board would have to adopt laws regarding Bingo as well as other games of chance. These will be subject to mandatory referendum. McConnell stated that Attorney Leyden will draft these laws and the board will go through the necessary process so that these propositions will be placed on the ballot in the upcoming election in November.

EMPIRE VIDEO SERVICES FRANCHISE:

Supervisor McConnell stated that he has signed the Final Franchise with Empire Video Services Corporation. A copy is on file with the Town Clerk.

McConnell stated that the Amendment to the Veteran's Exemption Law that the Board adopted last month should have included increases in three figures and it only increased one figure. The Supervisor sent a letter to the State regarding this and he hasn't heard anything back.

Vision Forum Committee Update…. Councilwoman Bottoni gave an update. She said that a total of 264 surveys have been returned with a breakdown as follows: 164 fulltime residents, 45 part-time non-voting property owners, and 33 who took it upon themselves to make this survey into a wind turbine survey. Stacey said that they are going to tally the surveys, make a synopsis, and then they will be scheduling some public hearings.

New Business: Supervisor McConnell mentioned that the Town has received, from the Advocates for Prattsburgh, a copy of a request for a Declaratory Ruling. This is self- explanatory and doesn't require any action from the Board.

McConnell stated that he has received bids from two contractors to build a room in the basement in which to store records. The Supervisor stated that he will seek more bids before the Board makes a decision regarding this.

The Supervisor stated that before Global Winds builds any turbines, they have suggested hiring an engineer to work with our Highway Superintendent Chris Jensen to create a Road Condition Survey. The Town would hire an engineer of their choice and Global Winds would pay for it.

From the Bookkeeper… Would you please authorize canceling NYSEG Solutions as a supplier of the Town's electricity? We have about 15 different accounts with NYSEG, which is more than enough, without having a bunch from NSYEG Solutions also. The Board agreed it would be okay to cancel NYSEG Solutions and to have all of the Town's electricity supplied by NYSEG.

On 3/12/07 we received a check from Time Warner in the amount of $1,260.68 for franchise fees collected from its customers for the time period 8/06- 12/06.

Highway Report: (Chris Jensen) Since our last meeting we have been busy with normal Winter road maintenance, and with the thaws and the rains, we also have been digging out drains, unplugging sluice pipes and repairing washes along shoulders.

In the shop along with routine maintenance we have replaced brake chambers and backing plates on T-104, 205, 205. Put a set of springs in T- 203 and repairing shifting tower in T-204. We also have been dealing with electrical problems in T-303, which is still not cured.

Last month, I said I was gathering information to possibly purchase our own diesel and gas tanks. I have prices for tanks, and I believe this is something will have to budget for next year.

I would like to put the gravel and trucking out to bid for the material we will be using this season, and I would also like to have the bid opening on Monday, April 16, 2007, and hopefully award bids at the Town Board meeting on April 17, 2007. The Clerk will advertise this.

Code Enforcement/Water: (Les Babcock) Issued 1 building permit for an addition; Issued 1 permit renewal, did 2 building inspections, issued 1 certificate of occupancy. Attended 1 day in Montour Falls for 2006 Code Updates. Is currently attending FLBOC in Rochester. Water Dept….. Turned on 1 service; Repaired 2 water main b r e a k s . Parks and Sidewalks….. Plowed sidewalks. APPROVAL TO ATTEND HISTORIAN'S CONFERENCE:

Lenora Applebee, the Town's Historian stated that she would like to attend the New York State Association of Public Historians 3 day conference in Utica at the end of April. On a motion by Supervisor McConnell, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, the following resolution was

ADOPTED: Ayes 5, McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick; Nays 0

Resolved that Lenora Applebee be authorized to attend the New York State Association of Public Historians Conference in Utica at a cost of approximately $210.00.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion of Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, the following resolution was ADOPTED: Ayes 5, McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick; Nays 0

Resolved that the Town Board move into an Executive Session at 7:25 P.M. to discuss contract negotiations.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

On a motion of Councilman Hall, seconded by Supervisor McConnell, the following resolution was ADOPTED: Ayes 5; McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick; Nays 0

Resolved that the Board return to regular session at 8:20 P.M.

On a motion by Councilwoman Quigley, seconded by Councilman Hall, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.

Town of Pulteney

The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at the Pulteney Town Hall with roll call followed by Pledge of Allegiance.

Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilman Janet Stone; Councilman James Fox; Councilmen Richard French; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; Bookkeeper Helen Coombs and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Absent was. Councilman Robert Kemp and Town Attorney John F. Leyden.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to accept the minutes of February 15, 2007. All in favor. Carried.

Supervisor Weber gave the profit and loss statement for general and highway.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay General Bills in the amount of the amount of $154.62 being vouchers No. 49 to No. 50 on Abstract No. 3A; the amount of $25.00 being voucher No. 51 on Abstract No. 3B and the amount of $20,353.10 being vouchers No. 52 to No. 64 on Abstract No. 3. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $43.35 being vouchers No. 28 to No. 30 on Abstract No. 3A and the amount of $16,496.14 being vouchers No. 31 to No. 50 on Abstract No. 3. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Supervisor Weber explained that there is not enough money in the Water District No. 1 Project Fund to pay the full amount to North Country Contractors, LLC at this time while going from a short term loan to a long term loan but will have it by end of month so need approval to pay now.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Fox to pay Water District No. 1 bills in the amount of $448,353.68 being vouchers No. 10 to No. 15 on Abstract No. 3. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

John Murphy, Project Manager from Hunt Engineers gave a report on the water project. He noted they have horizontal directional drilled Mill St., Cross St., Brown Rd., County Rte. 74 and three places on 54A; put in installation lines by Duke Rd. and the Stone Point loop; will be going north on County Rte. 78 to Glen View Cemetery this week; worked on clearing area for the Roff Hill booster station. They will be starting directional drilling on 54A near Chidsey Hill shortly.

Supervisor Weber noted we received 13 applications for the Water Plant Operator position. He appointed Councilman Robert Kemp as Chairman, Councilman French and Councilman Fox as a committee to review the applications, work with County on civil service issue and do the interviews, hopefully with a recommendation by the April meeting. Supervisor Weber recused himself from any deliberation on any of the candidates who applied as one has done some work for him.

Councilman Fox made motion seconded by Councilman French to receive and place on file Code Enforcement Officer's (CEO) & Watershed Officer's; Zoning Officer's; DCO Officer's and Justice's report. All in favor. Carried.

Highway Supt. McIntyre reported they have been plowing snow and fixing trucks. He further discussed having a used excavator at town barn to try out now.

Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman French authorizing Highway Supt. to put together bid specs and the Town Clerk to advertise for bids for a rubber tired excavator with bids to be opened at 7:30 PM April 11th. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone; Councilman French, yes; Councilman, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Supervisor Weber noted he wrote the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the 3- way stop by the post office and to tell him the Town is not interested in mowing the county roadsides this year. He further noted the mediator for the union had contacted him and has asked for a list of things needing changing or reworded in the contract between the Town and the Teamsters Local Union No 529 with the highway employees. Councilman Stone will put together a list to be given to the mediator or union representative, whichever they want.

The lawn-mowing contract was discussed. Councilman Stone had contacted the references and everything looked okay for the lowest bidder. The proof of insurance had also been discussed with him.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Fox to accept Don Strzepek's bid of $6,000 to mow the cemeteries and Town Hall area contingent upon proof of insurance within two weeks. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Supervisor Weber noted Senator Winner's office had received the playground grant and has put it through.

Supervisor Weber discussed the Leadership Conference at Corning Community College to be held on April 5th and asked if board members planned to attend.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Fox authorizing up to five (5) to attend the Leadership Conference at Corning Community College to be held on April 5th at a cost of $25.00 per person. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Historian, Phyllis Peek has asked for permission to attend the Historian Conference in Utica April 29th to May 1st.

Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone authorizing the Historian to attend the conference to be held in Utica April 29th to May 1st. Roll call vote:

Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Councilman French made motion to adjourn. All in favor. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.