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THE R.A.P. SHEET Town of Avoca Minutes of the Avoca Town Board regular meeting June 20, 2007 called to order by Supervisor Wellington at 7:05 p.m. Present were: Supervisor, Chris Wellington; Councilman, Doug Heinemann (absent); Councilman, Francis Feely; Councilwoman, Wendi Hammond (absent); Councilman, Ken Parsels; Attorney, Karl Anderson Jr. (absent); Town Clerk, Kim Jackson; Highway Super., Dan Hamilton. Others present were: Barb Eaton, Patrick McMahon, Betty Mattison, Nelson Eaton and Debbie Koehler. The Avoca Town Board said the Pledge of Allegiance for the meeting. Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels accepting the minutes of the May 16, 2007 meeting with the change made about Karen's pay that it was never changed from hourly to salary. All in favor. Carried. Motion by Councilman Parsels, seconded by Councilman Feely approving the following departmental reports for the month of June 2007. All in favor. Carried. Town Clerk Zoning Animal Control Officer Building Code Motion by Councilman Parsels, seconded by Councilman Feely authorizing to pay the abstract bills. All in favor. Carried. Visitors: Barb would like something done about the cleaning lady things are not getting cleaned properly, the bathroom is dirty my self and Betty the bathroom, cobb webs in the rooms and hall. nelson was here to observe. Debbie was here to observe, she asked who maintained Carrington St., and she was representing the Library. Patrick brought up security issues for the court room. He would like the board to hire a gentleman that has been in the security business for a long time, he would be there one day a month for big court day which is on a Wednesday for about 3- 4 hours that day. He would like to see a steal door for the girls with double locks, maybe alarm system. Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Supervisor Wellington authorizing the implementation of a security guard for big court day once a month on Wednesday at a flat rate of $50 to start immediately. All in favor. Carried. Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels authorizing security issues such as a door and physical changes up $1000 to be done o the court room and look into an alarm system. All in favor. Carried. Highway Super. Dan informed the board about things going on around the town. The crew is almost done grading roads, should be able to start Dyer Rd. about the 9th of July and then Cook Rd.We stoned and oiled Loucks Pond Rd., Wessels and Olmsted Hill Rd. I would like to thank the Towns of Howards, Wheeler, Prattsburgh and Cohocton and for the help they gave us doing these roads. Teitsworth will be here next Thursday to take a picture and give a price of what the town might get from the old loader at the next auction which will be Empire farm Days in Seneca Falls. Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels that the board auditied the books for 2005 and 2006 for the town court. All in favor. Carried. Motion by Councilman Parsels, seconded by Councilman Feely tabling the matter of Karens pay until all of a complete board and the attorney are here. All in favor. Carried. Update on building committee progress: all town employees are invited next month July 10 at 7 pm to give their input as to what they would like to see updated and made available in their own offices. Gary has provided the Real Property Tax Laws to us for review: This tabled until next meeting when Karl is here. Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels authorizing the Supervisor to sign on behalf of the town a Ban for the new loader in the amount of $114,640.63 at 4% interest rate and a RAN for $50,000.00 at an interest rate of 4.12%. All in favor. Carried. Moss Farm Road needs a stop sign: Chris has checked this out and this matter is tabled until next months meeting to discuss when Karl is here. Information: Ken Isaman sent a letter to the town on a proposed bill about revenue going elsewhere on the wind towers. Motion by Councilman Parsels, seconded by Supervisor Wellington authorizing the bookkeeper to report to the retirement system the following people to get the amount of days reported correct for their retirement. Kim Jackson, Town Clerk because of the registrar position, there are only a few hours reported for this so that board decided to add this on to the town clerk time to make a total of 19 days reported. Shawn Wellington, Court Clerk is being reported for a total of 20 days because she works 35 hours a week. Kenny Parsels, Town Councilman is being reported for 1.5 daysper month which makes it 4.5 days per quarter and all board members are 1.5 days a month. All in favor. Carried. St. John & Baldwin sent a bill for $2500.00 for the 2006 annual report and also $2750.00 for a semi annual fee. The board discussed this bill. This firm is used by the town of Cohocton. The board decided since Councilman Feely did the research on this firm and he was the one who contracted them originally he was the one to get in touch with St. John and Baldwin to let them know that the town does not want any other services other than the annual report help. Motion by Councilman Feely, seconded by Councilman Parsels authorizing the purchase of a cabinet for the planning board member for thier access out in the conference room. All in favor. Carried. Motion by Supervisor Wellington, seconded by Councilman Feely to adjourn at 9:40 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. on July 17, 2007 at the 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; Highway Superintendent Chris Jensen; Water/CEO Les Babcock; Attorney John Leyden; and Town Clerk Pamela Kula. ALSO PRESENT and welcomed by the Supervisor was Donnie Snyder, Robert B. Coombs, Francis Schnauber, Larry and Sharon Sugrue, Kim Lambertz, Nancy Hall, Horace King, Lenora and George Applebee. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Councilwoman Quigley, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, the following resolution was ADOPTED: Ayes 5, McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick; Nays 0 Resolved that the minutes of the June 19, 2007 Regular Meeting and the July 10, 2007 Special Meeting be approved. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT On a motion of Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Quigley, 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 Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Bottoni, the following resolution was ADOPTED:Ayes 5, McConnell, Hall, Bottoni, Quigley, Shick; Nays 0 Resolved that the bills be paid as audited. Communications: Supervisor McConnell said that he has contacted the New York State Department of Transportation requesting new pavement markings on State Route 53. The NYSDOT has responded saying they will repaint the stop bars, crosswalks and parking stalls. They hope to complete this work sometime this summer. CONSTABLE FOR NIGHT COURT: 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 have the Town Constable available to provide Security for Wednesday Night Justice Court Sessions, and to provide the Constable with a Uniform, a Badge, and Pepper Spray. New Business: The Rotary is selling Baskets at a cost of $50.00 each. The Board was in agreement that the Town purchase two of these baskets at a total cost of $100.00. ASSESSOR REAPPOINTMENT NOT ADOPTED: Supervisor McConnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Hall to re-appoint Diane Carney to a 6- year term as Town Assessor. The reappointment was not made at this time based on a roll call vote as follows: Supervisor McConnell Aye to reappoint Councilman Hall Aye to re-appoint Councilwoman Quigley Nay to reappoint Councilwoman Bottoni Nay to reappoint Councilman Shick Nay to re-appoint PAVE PARKING LOT AT NEW TOWN HALL: 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 to hire A.L. Blades & Sons, Inc., 7610 County Route 65, Hornell, New York to pave the parking lot of the Town Hall at a cost of $23,664.00. AUTHORIZE TO SPEND FUNDS TO PAVE PARKING LOT: 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 authorize the Town Supervisor to expend a sum not to exceed $24,000.00 from the Building Reserve for the paving of the Town Hall parking lot. Resolved that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum as permitted by law. APPRAISAL/NEGOTI ATIONS REGARDING OLD TOWN HALL: Supervisor McConnell presented the appraisal of the old Town Hall prepared by Fisher-Vogt Appraisals of Bath, New York. The appraisal is for $9,000.00. 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 authorize the Supervisor to enter into negotiations regarding a potential sale of the old town hall and to report back to the Town Board regarding the negotiations. The Board looked at Proposed Local Law #3 of 2007 entitled Bingo Law of the Town of Prattsburgh and also Proposed Local Law #4 of 2007 entitled Games of Change Law of the Town of Prattsburgh. A Public Hearing was scheduled regarding the adoption of both laws for Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. Supervisor McConnell said that Jody Brockman of Wagon Wheel Campground has contacted him regarding the possibility of setting up a swim program at the Campground. McConnell said that this could be something the Board might be interested in for next year. Highway Report: (Chris Jensen) Since our last meeting we have completed our grading with the exception of a couple seasonal roads that we will get when we get back in the area. We have regarded Davis Road and we are currently putting gravel down on Hotchkiss Road. We have been cleaning ditch and replacing sluice pipes on Block School Road and we have also done some drain and gravel work in the Town Hall Parking Lot in preparation of the Black Top. We also have been busy with the tractor and sickle bar mower trying to get caught up on the mowing. In the shop it has been pretty much routine maintenance and service. Code Enforcement/Water: (Les Babcock) Issued 14 Building Permits as follows: 2 pools, 2 new doublewides, 1 septic, 3 decks, 1 seasonal cabin, 1 pole building, 1 used single wide, 2 additions, and 1 permit renewal. Issued 9 Certificates of Compliance or Certificates of Occupancy, 1 appearance ticket, 34 building or property inspections, 2 septic inspections, Posted 1 Do Not occupy, did 4 code complaints, sent 1 letter dealing with noise Water Dept….. Community Service person painted 26 hydrants; repaired on hydrant-new break off kit; had Reservoir tank inspection for Cathodic Protection. Had to have a new blower and resister put in ABB drive for pump #1 at pump house. Les asked the Board to authorize him to get a dumpster to be used for the Summer Festival, and also to purchase some new barrels and bags for garbage. The board agreed that it was okay for Les to order a dumpster and purchase the barrels and bags. Supervisor McConnell thanked Stacey Bottoni for the Landscaping and planting she did outside the town hall. He said that it looks very pretty. McConnell also mentioned that the Town Board has reached an agreement with UPC Wind. Councilwoman Bottoni gave an update regarding the Vision Forum Committee. She said that the committee met last night. Amy Dlugos gave lots of information regarding programs available through the County. The committee, based on the results of the survey, came to the conclusion that improving the visual appearance of the town and community would be one of the first issues they will focus on. The committee will be announcing a public meeting shortly. The next meeting of the committee will be July 30, 2007. Stevie Kula asked the Board's permission to use the Park for the Summer Festival to be held on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th. The County Road from Main Street to County Route 122 will be closed for activities during the Summer Festival. The Town Road at the bottom of the park will be closed during the parade on Sunday, August 5th. The board gave its permission for all of the above. PRIVILEDGE OF THE FLOOR: Fran Schnauber stated that he thinks it would be a good idea to extend the Highway Superintendent's Term of office from 2 years to 4 years. There was some discussion regarding this as well as extending the Town Supervisor and the Town Clerks' Terms of office. Sharon and Larry Sugrue spoke to the board regarding the noise and the traffic at Lightning Ridge on Flaherty Road. They said that it is noisy 24 hours a day and that they have contacted the police several times with the police telling them that there is nothing they can do and that it is the Code Officer's job. There was considerable discussion regarding this issue. Supervisor McConnell stated that he will contact the State Police Captain and see if anything can be done. On a motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Shick, the meeting was adjourned a8:15 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, July 11, 2007, at the Pulteney Town Hall with roll call followed by Pledge of Allegiance. Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilmen Richard French; Councilman Janet Stone; Councilman Robert Kemp; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; Town Attorney John F. Leyden; CEO/Watershed Officer Lauren Welch; Bookkeeper Helen Coombs and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Absent was Councilman James Fox. Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French to accept the minutes of the June 13, 2007 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried. Supervisor Weber gave the profit and loss statement for general and highway. Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to make the transfers from A1990.4 the amount of $282.15 to A7510.4 the amount of $172.15 and A1420.4 the amount of $110.00 and from D5132.4 the amount of $26.00 to D5132.43 the amount of $26.00. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay General Bills in the amount of $144.90 being voucher No. 132 on Abstract No. 6B; the amount of $1,129.83 being vouchers No. 133 to No. 135 on Abstract No. 7A and the amount of $5,870.65 being vouchers No. 136 to No. 150 on Abstract No. 7. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $37.91 being vouchers No. 123 to No. 125 on Abstract No. 7A and the amount of $22,306.63 being vouchers No. 126 to No. 139 on Abstract No. 7. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Water District No. 1 Capital Projects bill in the amount of $470.00 on Abstract No. 6A and the amount of $583,319.66 being vouchers No. 34 to No. 42 on Abstract No. 7. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Chuck Franzese, PE and John Murphy, Water Project Manager, and Ken Forenz, Town Water Plant Operator gave their report on the water project. John Murphy noted the contractors are making good progress on the lake road. They are about done to Lakeside Restaurant with a couple of places to be open dug. They have about 1- miles left to do to the Waterfront Restaurant, services are being installed on the north end of W. Lake Rd., and yards are being groomed. Chuck Franzese explained how the money is going with the water project and noted we seem to be in good shape at this time. Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to recess regular meeting and open the public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2007 Establishing and Setting Forth Rules and Regulations Governing Installation and Use of Water Mains, Together with Specifications Therefor and Other Matters In All Water Districts and Within Any Extensions Thereof in the Town of Pulteney, Steuben County, New York. Clerk read the legal ad. Supervisor Weber explained what the law pertained to. After all persons wanting to be heard were heard Supervisor Weber closed the hearing. Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to close the hearing and resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried. Councilman Kemp made the following resolution seconded by Councilman Stone: WHEREAS the Town Assessor has generated a list of property owners in the Pulteney Water District Number One and assigned the appropriate EDU classification to each property, and WHEREAS the attached list is a true copy thereof and is to be adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Pulteney so that each EDU shall be chargeable on the 2008 Town and County Taxes at the rate of $336.00 per EDU, or fraction thereof, and WHEREAS the attached list is to be transmitted by the Assessor to the Director of Real Property Tax Services of the County of Steuben, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, The Town Board of the Town of Pulteney hereby adopts the Assessor's EDU listing for 2008 and that he is hereby authorized and directed to deliver same to the Director of Real Property Tax Services of the County of Steuben. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Town-wide yard sales were discussed. Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to hold townwide yard sales August 10th and 11th and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise the same. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to receive and place on file Code Enforcement Officer's (CEO) & Watershed Officer's; Zoning Officer's; DC O Officer's and Justice's reports. All in favor. Carried. Highway Superintendent noted they have put in sleuce pipes, done ditching, worked in shop, did some dust control, hauled stone and did some Community Service at Camp Good Days. Workmen's Comp for the lawn mowers was again discussed. After contacting our insurance company, it was noted that it is not required if family members do the work and if anything happens to them our insurance would cover it if the town is not negligent. Councilman Stone noted the mats are down around the trees and Assessor David Oliver gave us four white wraps to put around the trees to protect them. She asked the Board about getting a couple more packages for the rest of the trees. Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Councilman Stone to purchase white wraps for the rest of the new trees up to $50.00. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Highway Supt. George McIntyre has ordered the excavator but has heard nothing how the $70,000 will be applied for or received. Supervisor Weber will contact Dan Farrand of Senator Winner's office for information. TVGA On-Call Agreement for Professional Services was discussed. Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French authorizing Supervisor Weber to sign the "TVGA On- Call Agreement for Professional Services". Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Assessor position is a 6 year term and David Oliver is finishing Robert Reed's term. Reappointment needs to be done before September 30, 2007. Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to reappoint David Oliver to the position of Sole Assessor for a 6 year term. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2007 entitled "A Local Law Establishing and Setting Forth Rules and Regulations Governing Installation and Use of Water Mains, Together with Specifications Therefor and Other Matters in All Water Districts and Within Any Extensions Thereof in the Town of Pulteney, Steuben County, New York." Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Heat and motion sensor detectors were discussed for the Town Hall. Supervisor Weber will contact Empire Telephone regarding such and report at next meeting. Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to recess regular order of business to go into executive session to discuss a union matter. All in favor. Carried. Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to close executive session and resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried. Supervisor Weber noted in executive session the union contract was discussed. Supervisor Weber made resolution seconded by Councilman Kemp accepting the contract between Town of Pulteney and Teamsters Local Union No. 529 and authorize Supervisor Weber to sign it. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Stone, no; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Councilman Stone made motion to adjourn. All in favor. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. |
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