The
regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
There
were present: Paul Palmer, Supervisor
Ken James, Julie Henry, Jean James &
Charles Mott,
Members of Council
Also
Present: Rod Henry,
Highway Sup’t
Natalie Hingston, Town Clerk
Approx. 15 citizens
The
meeting was called to order by Supervisor Palmer at
Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag
Moment of silence in memory of the victims of 9-11.
Minutes
of
Paul
Palmer advised citizens that we were the recipients of a Community Block Development Grant in the amount of $395,500.00. Paul wanted to thank Dean Luce and Richard
Chandler – past board for all their efforts with the grant. He also thanked the existing board for their
efforts. Paul advised that letter of
thank you had been written to Assemblyman Gary Finch, Senator Michael Nozzolio
and Senator Hillary Clinton for efforts on out behalf. All board member
will sign so they can be sent out.
Paul
Palmer also advised that we were would not be voting on the Town of
Andy
Fusco explained that we needed to fill out the SEQUA review short form-unlisted
action. Andy read the form and together with the board filled it out. He also explained that a negative declaration
needed to be done. This just states that
there is no negative declaration to the environment. Jean James made a resolution to make a
negative declaration on the SEQUA form on the Long Term Plan, seconded by Ken
James and upon roll call vote was unanimously carried. The SEQUA form was finished and signed.
After
some discussion about changing the October regular meeting to
A
motion was made to change the regular October meeting from October 10th
to
Construction
Plan Status of the Enlarged Water district #1- Andy advised that the bank
had contacted him and wanted to know when we were going to do the bonding. The interest rate now is 1.8%, but may not be
in the spring. Tim Buhl is making copies
of the detail of the rest of the project; we should have them next week. There was discussion on when we would be
bonding. It was the consensus of the
board not to bond until bids have been accepted. It is the board’s hopes to get
the bids by early spring. Paul & Rod
will be meeting with Tim Buhl on
Paul
Palmer advised Andy Fusco that our insurance company has let us know that we
need to have a town ordinance for sidewalk shoveling for insurance
purposes. Paul will fax Andy a copy of
the form ordinance from the insurance company for him to review and draw something
up.
Andy
Fusco advised that he had spoken to Rod Henry about the fact that the county
wants to turn over a couple of roads to the town. They are
Andy
advised that Rod wants the dedication as the streets will be torn up due to the
water project. There is a loss of
revenue for plowing County roads. Andy
advised that the process is to pass a resolution tonight and provide them with
a copy of the minutes. They then have
time to draft paperwork to go to the legislative floor. They then will file the papers with the Town
Clerk and the Town. The roads then
become ours. After some discussion and on Rod’s recommendation Ken James made a
resolution we invite the county to dedicate Maple Ave, W. Cayuga St, and E.
Cayuga St to the bridge, county keeping bridge, seconded by Jean James and upon
roll call vote was unanimously carried.
Citizen,
Pauline Pilat read a letter to the board urging them to pass the Long Term Plan
and presented a petition with 177 signatures asking the same. The letter and petition is on file with the
Town Clerk. Jean James wanted to thank
everyone for there parts both for and against with the Long Term Plan. She advised that even the opposed made good
suggestions and changes were made.
Clerk
Report- no
report
Code
Enforcement Report- there were 3 permits issued for $40.00. Full report is on file with the town clerk.
Planning
Board Report-Sara
Friend advised that their last meeting was
Highway
& Water Report- Rod Henry advised that they broke ground on Monday on the section from
Rod
advised that we are the first in the county with poly-pipe with service
connections.
Jean
James advised that they have located an agency in
Supervisors
Report-
Paul Palmer advised that his report had been filed with the Town Clerk and all
board members had received a copy.
Historian
Report- no
report
Jean James did advise that Esther still has mugs and t-shirts for sale. She will also have them there at the election night supper.
Cleaner
for Town Hall – Paul advised that Eric O’Donnell had been hired for the
position. Sara Friend advised that the
room was not set up for primary day.
Election Day is
Grants-
Strategic
Planning Grant- Jean James advised that Lisa Foley from Thoma Development was
here. They will work with us on the
grant. Lisa advised that they hoped to
have done by December-January time frame.
She advised there had been no kick off meeting yet. She also advised that we put together a
committee for the visioning part of it.
Salt Shed- Ken advised that nothing had been awarded
yet. He did advise that two weeks ago he
went to
Park
Grant- still
negotiating.
Water
Shed Walk Through- Jean James advised that she had set up the walk through with DEC
Forester Steve Davidson on
Bids
for Town Hall & Town Barn Roofs- One estimate for the Town Hall came in at
approx. $13,000 and one came in for the Town Barn at approx. $25,000. It was
noted that we would be taking care of these in upcoming budget. We may have enough money set aside to do the
Town Hall roof now.
New
Business –
We
have two more budget workshops scheduled for September 18, 25th
2002. The public is welcome to attend.
A
motion was made by Ken James to send Jean James to the Community Block
Development Grant workshop in
Paul
Palmer thanked current board members for their work on the Community Block
Development Grant.
Paul
Palmer read the letter he received from the Governor stating that we had
received the Community Block Development Grant.
A
motion was made by Jean James to have Paul Palmer sign the necessary paperwork
and accept the grant, seconded by Julie Henry and upon roll call vote was
unanimously carried.
Good
of the Order – No comments
Audit
Claims – A motion was made by Ken James to audit the claims of the General
Fund, Highway Fund and the Light District, seconded by Jean James and upon roll
call vote was unanimously carried. Ken James made a motion to audit the Water
District Fund with the exception of Voucher #55 in the amount of $1995.00 until
the work is completed, seconded by Jean James and upon roll call vote was
unanimously carried.
General
Fund - Voucher # 192 thru Voucher # 219 $3,587.16
Highway
Fund - Voucher # 146 thru Voucher # 160 $3,769.74
Lighting
District - Voucher # 9 498.77
A motion was made by Ken James to adjourn, seconded by
Jean James and upon roll call vote was unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at
Respectfully
Submitted,
Natalie
Hingston
Town
Clerk/Collector/RMO
Town
of