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

The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 11, 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; Councilman Robert Kemp; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; Town Attorney John F. Leyden; Bookkeeper Helen Coombs and Town Clerk Donna Conley.

Councilman Fox made motion seconded by Councilman French to accept the minutes of March 14, 2007. All in favor. Carried.

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

Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to make a transfer from A1990.4 the amount of $27.00 to A7510.4 the amount of $27.00. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Fox to pay General Bills in the amount of $282.00 being vouchers No. 65 to No. 67 on Abstract No. 3B; the amount of $614.30 being vouchers No. 68 to No. 72 on Abstract No. 4A and the amount of $3,747.85 being vouchers No. 73 to No. 88 on Abstract No. 4. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Councilman Fox made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $278.33 being voucher No. 52 on Abstract No. 3B; the amount of $461.55 being vouchers No. 53 to No. 55 on Abstract No. 4A; the amount of $17,233.96 being vouchers No. 56 to No. 76 on Abstract No. 4 and the amount of $398.34 being voucher No. 77 on Abstract No. 4B. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Water District No. 1 bills in the amount of $982,944.74 being vouchers No. 16 to No. 22 on Abstract No. 4. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

John Murphy, Project Manager and Chuck Franzese, PE from Hunt Engineers gave a report on the water project. They noted the hamlet had pipe in and the services will be next; the sites are being prepared for the pump station and master meter sites. They had a change order for two changes - a pump change and a meter change in the amount of $52,984.00. The board needs to pass a resolution to accept the sum provided by North Country or have a special meeting after the exact number is received. Clough Harbour did not provide chloride at the Roff Hill site and by Jerusalem.

Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept the change order No. 2 in the amount of $52,984.00. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Councilman Kemp noted the committee has met and reviewed the 13 applications received for the Water Plant Operator position. Possibly a special meeting could be held after further review of the applications and talking with the county.

Supervisor Weber stated he received a letter from Senator Winners office indicating will receive an additional grant in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Water Project. He read the following resolution which the State needs to have done.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FAB WATER APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT FINANCING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESS WATER PROGRAM:

Councilman Kemp made the following resolution seconded by Councilman French authorizing the execution and filing of an application, execution and delivery of an agreement setting forth the terms of the Project financing, and other documents necessary for Financial Assistance for Business (FAB) Water Program assistance.

WHEREAS, TOWN OF PULTENEY, herein called the "Applicant", after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problems and study of available data, has hereby determined that the project generally described as: "PULTENEY WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 CAPITAL PROJECT" herein called the "Project", is desirable and in the public interest, and to that end it is necessary that action preliminary to the construction of said Project be taken immediately; and

WHEREAS, the State of New York has, pursuant to Chapter 413 of the Laws of 1996 (the Bond Act Legislation), pursuant to section 56-0303 of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), the President of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) is authorized to review and approve applications for State Assistance Payments for small business environmental compliance projects which enhance the quality of water of the State; and

WHEREAS, EFC has been created, reconstituted and continued pursuant to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Act, as amended being Chapter 744 of the Laws of 1970, as amended, and constituting Title 12 of Article 5 of the Public Authorities Law and Chapter 43-A of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, and constitutes a public benefit corporation under the laws of the State of New York, bring a body corporate and politic with full and lawful power and authority to provide financial assistance from the Fund; and

WHEREAS, EFC has the responsibility to administer the FAB Water Program and to provide financial assistance to applicants for eligible projects, as provided in the Bond Act Legislation; and

WHEREAS, the Bond Act Legislation authorizes the establishment of a program for financial assistance for planning, design and construction of eligible projects;

NOW THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED BY the PULTENEY TOWN BOARD as follows;

The filing of an application for FAB Water Program assistance in the form required by EFC in conformity with the Bond Act Legislation and FAB Water Program regulations, 21 NYCRR Part 2606, is hereby authorized, including all understandings and assurances contained in said application.

The following person is directed and authorized as the official representative of the Applicant to execute and deliver an application for FAB Water Program assistance, to execute and deliver the Project financing agreement and any other documents necessary to receive financial assistance from the FAB Water Program for the Project, to act in connection with the Project and to provide such additional information as may be required and to make such agreements on behalf of the applicant as may be required:

WILLIAM A. WEBER, SUPERVISOR

The official designated above is authorized to make application for financial assistance under the FAB Water Program.

One (1) certified copy of this Resolution shall be prepared and sent to:

New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation

Financial Assistance to Business

Attn: FAB Water Program Project Manager

625 Broadway Albany, 7th Floor

New York 12207-2997

This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

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

Councilman Stone asked about the letters sent out for temporary easements on 54A. Supervisor Weber explained that two identical letters were sent out with return envelopes for the property owners to sign and return one copy of the letter if they grant the temporary easement. It will mainly effect the people on the west side of West Lake Road.

Susan Hamilton asked about the meter pits she heard was going to be needed at every residence at an additional cost of about $500.00 to the owner. Supervisor Weber explained the problem Jerusalem ran into when people were gone all winter of pipes freezing and breaking and come home to high water bills. They will be mainly for the seasonal residences to prevent winter freeze-ups and high water bills.

Larry Fisher asked if longterm maintenance had been discussed? Supervisor Weber noted it will be done by our water department and will be in touch with Jerusalem for pointers.

Suzan Kurem had given a letter to Board Members and Supervisor explaining her problems with and the legality of the Waterfront Restaurant. She was present to discuss the problems along with the parking for the restaurant. She further noted it is up to the Town Board to enforce regulations of the town, state.

Attorney John Leyden stated that it is totally inappropriate or possibly illegal for this board to have any jurisdiction on anything the Planning Board has jurisdiction over nor step on the toes of the Planning Board . He further commented that the Town Board has only to enforce our own laws. Supervisor Weber will take the matter up with the Attorney, Board Members and attend the Monday night Planning Board meeting. Julie Sable was also present with her Attorney, Matt McCarthy. No action will be done tonight.

Supervisor Weber opened the three (3) bids received for the 2007 Rubber Tired Excavator.

Five Star Equipment sent a letter indicating they do not wish to bid on the excavator.

George Sweede Sales & Service Hyundai $169,258.00

would give $8,000 for trade in

Vantage Equipment LLC Volvo $146,390.00

would give $6,500 for trade in

John Hoffman Sales Rep. For Milton Caterpillar $159,648.00

would give $4,000 for trade in

Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp for Highway Superintendent to analyze the bids and respond at next meeting and Supervisor Weber will check into if the grant can be used for used equipment. All in favor. Carried.

Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Town Clerk to advertise and set-up the rabies clinic. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

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.

Assessor David Oliver reported he has added to the tax roll at 68% about $3,100,000.00 after going through building permits from 2001 that were not on the role and also some built without building permits found through his Pictometry. He further noted this year's equalization rate is 58%. He asked for a new printer as the one he has does not work with the assessor package. He will get figures for a new printer from our computer consultant for next meeting.

Highway Supt. McIntyre reported they have been plowing snow and sanding, hauling stone and salt; put pipes in and have been working in the gravel pit and fixing trucks.

Councilman Stone made the following resolution seconded by Councilman Fox:

RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTABLE TRAINING FOR PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS

WHEREAS Town Law Sections 267 and 271, Village Sections 7-712 and 7- 718, and General City Law Sections 27 and 81 provide that effective January 1, 2007, all planning board and zoning board of appeals members in New York State, as well as alternate members of those boards, must complete a minimum of four hours of training each year; and

WHEREAS the above sections of state law provide that a planning board or zoning board of appeals member shall not be eligible for reappointment to such board if they have not completed the training required by law; and

WHEREAS the above sections of state law provide that the legislative body of the town, village and city specifies which activities qualify as training to satisfy the state requirements; and

NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the following list of agencies, commissions, associations, universities, and other organizations are approved to provide training to meet the state requirements when the training they provide pertains to municipal planning, zoning, community design, environmental issues, economic development, and local government functions and practices:

1) the NYS Department of State; Department of Agriculture and Markets; Office of the State Comptroller; Department of Health; Department of Transportation; Department o f E n v i r o n m e n t a l Conservation; Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation; Hudson River Valley Greenway; and

2) the New York State Association of Towns, the New York Conference of Mayors, the New York State Association of Counties, the New York Planning Federation, the American Planning Association, the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Planning Association and its sections, and the Metro New York Chapter of the American Planning Association and its sections; and

3) the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board, Herkimer-Oneida Counties Comprehensive Planning Program, Lake Champlain- Lake George Regional Planning Board, Long Island Regional Planning Board, Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board, Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board, Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board, Genesee-Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council, Hudson Valley Regional Council, Tug Hill Commission, an d Adirondack Park Agency; and

4) the Steuben County Planning Federation, Steuben County Planning department(s) and Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation districts; and

5) the Albany Law School Governmental Law Center and Institute for Legal Studies, Pace Law School, Cornell University and its cooperative extension; and

6) on-line planning and zoning training programs offered by the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal, Pace University and Land Use Law Center, and the Lincoln Institute of Land Use Policy;

AND LET IT FURTHER be

RESOLVED, that other training activities may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Town Board upon the request of a planning board or zoning board of appeals member; and be it further

RESOLVED, that any new member appointed to fill the last six months of a term shall not be required to have attended training to be reappointed to a first full term, but must thereafter comply with the municipal training policy as provided elsewhere herein; and be it further

RESOLVED, that training received by a planning board member or zoning board of appeals member in excess of four hours in any one year may be carried over by the member into succeeding years; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall create and maintain a system of tracking the training individual members complete annually; and such information shall be presented to the appointing authority prior to considering a member for reappointment.

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

Councilman Stone noted individuals could pay for a memorial tree at $40.00 - $60.00 at the Town Hall and pay a variable price for a Memorial Rock at about $50.00 from a place in Bath, NY, to be placed under the tree. People can sign up at the Town Clerk's office and Supervisor Weber will have a note put on the web site. People will have 2 months to respond. If too many are received, a lottery will be set up as to who can purchase one.

Board discussed having TVGA do a proposal to do a grant for sidewalks between the ambulance building and Brown Road and a grant for a walkway on town grounds by Town Hall.

Councilman Fox made motion seconded by Councilman French authorizing Supervisor Weber to approach TVGA to do proposals for a sidewalk grant and a walkway grant. All in favor. Carried.

Supervisor Weber will check to see what Jerusalem did to get theirs.

Councilman Stone gave Supervisor Weber a list of changes for the union contract of which he in turn sent the state arbitrator and union president a copy and is waiting to hear back from them.

Supervisor Weber noted he received a letter from James Burchett, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, asking for funds to compensate for out of pocket expenses. Further discussion was tabled until the May meeting to check with other Towns. Attorney Leyden will check to see if they can be paid.

Don Darrin asked if the town put through funding for the summer basketball program.

Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman French authorizing the expenditure of up to $500.00 for the summer basketball program to buy uniforms and supplies.

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

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.

Special meeting

Supervisor William Weber called the special meeting of the Pulteney Town Board to order at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Pulteney Town Hall with roll call followed by Pledge of Allegiance.

Present were: Councilman Janet Stone; Councilman Richard French; Councilman James Fox; Councilman Robert Kemp; Supervisor William Weber; Bookkeeper Helen Coombs and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Also present was Duane Bergstresser.

Supervisor Weber stated the meeting was called to discuss the Water Plant Operator Position and other matters relating to the water district and a highway truck problem.

Supervisor Weber recused himself from the discussion of Water Plant Manager position and appointment. Councilman French, D e p u t y Supervisor, took over the meeting for the discussion and appointment.

The selection committee reported that they went through the applications and did a few interviews. They picked Kenneth Forenz as he appears to be qualified, willing to get the schooling, is civil service qualified, Bath Personnel Office gave their approval of his qualifications and he is willing to be hired as a trainee as he becomes certified.

Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to appoint Kenneth Forenz as a trainee for Water District No. 1 Manager contingent upon getting certified and his acceptance of the contract. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, recused himself. Carried.

Water Plant Managers position was discussed. Salary will be $10.00 per hour with time and a half for overtime while training with mileage paid at $.45 per mile when he used his own vehicle and after being certified the salary would be $30,000.00 per year. He will be working and reporting to John Murphy during training. Other points discussed were uniforms, office, vehicle and coverage when on vacation. It was also determined to be a permanent appointment not yearly.

Letters will be sent to all applicants who applied for the position of the decision.

Supervisor Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French to suspend the regular order of business to go into executive session to discuss the details of the contract for the Water Department Manager. All in favor. Carried.

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

Supervisor Weber reported that the details for Water Department Manager's contract for Kenneth Forenz were discussed in executive session. It will be drawn up for approval of both parties.

Town Clerk noted Highway Superintendent needs to get a trunian stand, the part between the frame that both axles pivot on as it has been welded at least 4 times so far and has cracked again, for the 1991 Mack truck. He has three cost estimates from between $5,400.00 and $8,000.00 to repair the truck with or without new springs.

Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French authorizing the Highway Superintendent to use his judgment up to $8,000.00 to do the repairs on the 1991 Mack truck. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Fox, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.

Councilman Fox had some inquiries for a coina matic for people to get water from not in the district. He noted Gorham has one. It will be checked out for cost.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.

Town of Avoca

Minutes of the Avoca Town Board regular meeting March 21, 2007 called to order by Supervisor Wellington at 7:07 p.m.

P r e s e n t w e r e : Supervisor, C h r i s Wellington; Councilman, Doug Heinemann; Councilman, Francis Feely; Councilwoman, Wendi Hammond; Councilman; Ken Parsels; Attorney, Karl Anderson Jr.; Town Clerk, Kim Jackson; Highway Super., Dan Hamilton.

Others present were: John Walsh, Karen Pragle, Betty Mattison.

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

M o t i o n b y Councilwoman Hammond, seconded by Councilman Feely accepting the minutes of the Feb. 21, 2007 minutes of the regular meeting.

The board looked at the departmental reports for the month of Feb. 2007 as follows: Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Supervisor Wellington approving the following departmental reports with the exception of mileage paid to the code officer because of justification there was no activity on the report. 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 difference of the Simmons Rockwell bill should be $105.34 not $233.34. All in favor. Carried.

Visitors: Karen Pragle was here to observe.

John Walsh: The jail is 74% complete; the steel has been set for the facility. The county is canvassing for a new Health Care Facilit administration because the previous one resigned for a new position. Public health Nursing got a grant for preparedness update for a pandemic flu. Emergency Services got another grant for $50,000.00 for weapons of mass destruction for preparedness. If you want to voice your concerns about being able to hunt with rifle in Steuben County you can call George Winners office at 732-2765 or Jim Bacalles office at 776-9691. The consensus for the rifle around this area is about 50/50.

The Lawn Mower bids:

Edward Hammond: bid price for $8800.00 with proof of a 1/2 million liability insurance he state that if he is awarded the job he will increase the insurance to the million dollar policy.

Rumsey Tree & Yard Service: bid price for $6656.00 with proof of a million dollar liability insurance.

Gary Storms The Grassman: big price for $8250.00 with proof of a million dollar liability insurance. Dan told the board that he can get a simplicity mower for $3500.00 a push mower for $200.00 the cost of part time help can roughly about $4160.00 and then there is insurance cost.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond to accept the bid of Rumsey Tree & Yard Service at $6656.00 for mowing of the town cemeteries. All in favor. Carried.

Highway Super. Dan informed the board about things going on around the town. The 550 transmission went again took the truck to Wilbri he can rebuild the tranny and save about $1000.00. He will put the fans on the transmission which will cost about $200.00- $300.00. Dan checked with Simmons Rockwell about a new 550, 6 speed transmission with a western plow and side sander for around $50,000.00. The shop roof is leaking and needs to be coated again I contacted the same person that coated it before. He quoted me it would take 40-50 gallons at $20.00 per gallon and between $800.00-$1000.00 for labor total for the job would be $1200.00-$1400.00. Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels authorizing Dan to go ahead and get the roof coated. All in favor. Carried.

Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels authorizing that the 550 be fixed at Wilbri and put the fans on to see if that will help take care of the problem. All in favor. Carried.

Motion by Councilman Parsels, seconded by Councilman Heinemann authorizing Dan to attend highway Superintendent Schooling in Ithaca, June 4-6, 2007. Aslo for the Dan and the Highway Crew to attend the equipment show in Rochester, April 4, 2007. All in favor. Carried.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond authorizing the Assessor, Bookkeeper, Town Clerk, one Judge, Highway Super. And Town Attorney any town official to attend the Leadership conference at Corning Community College, April 5, 2007. All if favor. Carried.

Motion by Councilman Parsels, seconded by Councilman Heinemann authorizing the Town Clerk to extend the tax collection warrant until April 4, 2007. All in favor. Carried.

M o t i o n b y Councilwoman Hammond, seconded by Supervisor Wellington authorizing the Vale of Rest Cd to be renewed for another six months. All in favor. Carried.

Information: April 10, 2007, at 7 p.m. there will be a meeting of the building committee.

Information: Health insurance, Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond authorizing any town employee that is not covered by the Town of Avoca will be able to get health insurance at their own expense the Town of Avonca does not assume any expense for this insurance. All in favor. Carried.

Non Union Employee Policy: The attorney made the necessary changes gave it to the board to take home look over and bring back at next meeting to make sure all changes are what they discussed.

Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilwoman Hammond to adjourn at 9:10 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. Harold McConnell, Councilpersons Charles Shick, Stacey Bottoni, David Hall and Sharon Quigley; H i g h w ay Superintendent Chris Jensen; Water/CEO Les Babcock; Bookkeeper Dolores Billings; and Town Clerk Pamela Kula.

ALSO PRESENT and welcomed by the Supervisor was Stevie Kula, Horace King, Kim Lambertz, D o n n a Campbell, Nancy Hall, Donnie Snyder, Amy Shick, and Francis Schnauber.

APPROVA L OF MINUTES

On a motion of Councilwoman Quigley, second e d b y Councilwoman Bottoni, the following resolution was

ADOPTED: Ayes 5

McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick Nays 0

Resolved that the minutes of March 20, 2007 Regular Meeting and March 28, 2007 Special Meeting be approved.

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

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

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

On a motion of Councilman Shick, seconded by Councilwoman Quigley the following resol u t i o n w as ADOPTED Ayes 5 McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick Nays 0

Resolved that the bills be paid as audited.

Communications: Supervisor McConnell read a letter he received from the New York State D e p a r t m e n t o f Transportation regarding the Town Board's request to put a 3 signal light at the intersection of County Route 7 and State Route 53. The letter stated that the conditions at that intersection do not warrant an update. McConnell stated that he might write back to them to see if they will reconsider.

Harold also read a letter from the New York State Office of Real Property Services regarding an Annual Reassessment Plan to maintain equity in assessments. A motion was made by Supervisor McConnell, seconded by Councilman Hall and it was duly carried to approve the Assessor to continue with this program.

Unfinished Business: The Board discussed different options and ideas regarding the Old Town H a l l . S u p e r v i s o r McConnell stated that he would talk to David Sherwood, who is the owner of the Market Place to see if he still has an interest in the building.

The Supervisor stated that he has also heard from Homeland Security regarding a National Incident Management System, which is designed to prepare or prevent domestic incidents. Harold also said that he has been in touch with Mike Sprague who is the Director of Emergency Services for Steuben County. He said he would ask Mr. Sprague to attend our June Board meeting to talk about this and also about updating our Town Emergency Plan.

Councilwoman Bottoni mentioned that she would like to find a way to make the Cemetery Guidelines that were implemented last year more accessible and more well known. There was some discussion as to how to accomplish this. Harold said that he would look into a sign of some sort that could be erected at the Cemetery, and also the possibility of putting an ad in the paper.

Councilwoman Bottoni also stated that she feels that we need to get tougher with Code Enforcement to get business owners and residents to clean up their property. Stacey stated that there are many places in Town that are just a mess. There was some discussion by the Board regarding this. The general consensus of the Board was that they will take a look at our current Property Maintenance Law to see if it should be amended in order to make it more easily enforceable and efficient.

Highway Report: (Chris Jensen) Since our last meeting we have been working on patching oil and stone, and gravel roads and filling in washes. We also started sweeping and cleaning up shoulders and intersections. We have taken down snow fence, hauled in more sand and salt, and hauled in stone for the summer projects. The last few days we have been busy with what I hope was our last major snow.

In the workshop we have taken plow equipment off the grader and installed a new radiator in our roller, put brakes and fuel tank on T-205, brakes on T-204, and replaced broken u-bolts in T-203.

On Monday, the bids for Gravel and Trucking were opened. We received seven bids; some of them first time bidders for our materials. Therefore, I would suggest we put off awarding any bids until I can check material and mileage to these gravel pits.

I would like to thank Tom Musso from Air Flo. On Sunday afternoon when this snowstorm was just getting started, the plow on my pickup quit working. I called Tom, at home, to see if there was someone around that could get in to get parts for my plow. Tom told me to just come to his house and use his personal plow to get through the storm, and they would pick up and repair mine on Monday, which they did. I just think this kind of service would be awful hard to beat.

Chris also mentioned that he has had a request to open a part of Allis Road that is Seasonal. He said that he is getting the request in writing and that he thinks we should get requests such as this a year in advance in order to do some budgeting to be able to have the funds to be able to open a road like this.

Code Enforcement/Water: (Les Babcock) Issued 7 new permits as follows: 3 barns, 2 new homes, 2 additions, 1 seasonal cabin; did 5 permit extensions, issued 4 certificates of occupancy, or certificates of compliance, did 4 building inspections, did 1 septic inspection for property transfer, did 1 coal stove inspection, sent 2 first notices regarding property maintenance. Attended Southern Tier Central Regional Leadership Conference. Water Dept….. Read meters for April 1st billing, Installed 40 new water meters with Butch's help, shut off 1 service. Parks and Sidewalks….. Plowed sidewalks.

Town Clerk: (Pamela Kula) The Clerk stated that she is all finished with Tax Collection for this year and that she settled up with the County Treasurer last week.

Pam read the Dog Control Officer's monthly report and presented the Town Justice's monthly report to the Board. Both reports are on file under separate cover.

I have scheduled a rabies clinic to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Highway Barn.

As a reminder, our next month's Town Board Meeting will be held in Ingleside on May 15, 2007.

PRIVILEDGE OF THE FLOOR: Fran Schnauber complimented the Town's Highway Crew on the job that they do keeping the roads clear.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion of Supervisor McConnell, seconded by Councilman Shick, the following resol u t i o n w as ADOPTED: Ayes 5 McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick Nays 0

Resolved that the Town Board move into an Executive Session at 8:00 P.M., to discuss contract negotiations.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

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 Board return to regular session at 8:25 P.M.

On a motion by Supervisor McConnell, seconded by Councilman Hall, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M.