February 11, 2004

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Town Supervisor Chuck Howell with the following present:

Supervisor: Chuck Howell Guests:

Council Members: Phil Buckhout Highway Superintendent Ron Walter

Gary Goodnough Zoning/Code Officer Fred Delaney

Greg Rury County Legislator George Fearon

Gary Whitten Clerk Judith Rowlands

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the January 14, 2004 meeting, as amended to add that

George Fearon was present at the meeting. (Goodnough/Buckhout). All in favor.

RECOGNIZE VISITORS: Town Supervisor Chuck Howell welcomed the guests.

COMMUNICATIONS:

a. Meeting at Ledyard re possibility of Annual Reassessment 2-26-04

b. Septic conference in Sheraton Syracuse University Conference Center 2-26-04

c. Letter received from Assemblyman Brian Kolb supporting Historic records storage grant.

Application for the grant has been submitted by Town Historian Sandie Gilliland

d. Request received for letters of support for Collateral Source Bill (S.622/a.3483) to prevent

“double dipping” by public employees.

e. Invitation received from Cayuga County Association of Villages to their meeting to discuss the

delayed billing by Cayuga County for health premiums 2-24-04

f. Evelyn Rieks has resigned from the Board of Assessment Review. Her resignation is accepted with regret and with great appreciation for her service to the town.

OLD BUSINESS:

There was discussion regarding the county’s request for towns to financially support the “Meals on Wheels” program.

MOTION: To make no contribution this year. (Whitten/Goodnough). All in favor.

There was discussion regarding quotes and information from health insurance companies and agents.

MOTION: To purchase Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance policy through Agent Bill Chamberlain, canceling arrangement with Cayuga County. (Howell/Buckhout).

All in favor.

MOTION: To appoint Fred Delaney and Anthony Beebee to assist with snow removal as needed. (Howell/Whitten). All in favor.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT: Ron Walter reported that the Highway Department has been busy with

snow removal. He also picked up the sander for the pick-up.

NEW BUSINESS:

MOTION: To renew the existing Sexual Harassment Policy. (Howell/Goodnough). All in favor.

MOTION: To renew authorization for prepayment of electric and phone bills due before the meeting dates. (Buckhout/Rury). All in favor.

Supervisor Howell reported that he will ask Town Attorney Baier to review the joint Assessment agreement

with Ledyard prior to renewing it. In accordance with the budget, $169,608.00 will be transferred from General

Fund to Highway Fund.

MOTION: To accept the Supervisor’s Monthly Reports for December 2003.

(Whitten/Buckhout). All in favor.

MOTION: To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:

General: Vouchers # 16-36 $ 3,991.83 Highway: Vouchers # 2 - 7 3,111.41 Total: $ 7,103.24

(Goodnough/Rury) All in favor.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 8:36 pm. (Buckhout/Rury). All in favor.

The next regular meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday March 10, 2004.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk