May 5, 2004

 

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

           

                        Supervisor:                   Chuck Howell              

                        Council Members:            Phil Buckhout, Greg Rury, Gary Whitten                       

                        Guests:             Ron Walter, George Fearon, James Baier,

                                                            Peter Cardamone,  Charlie Mellor, Denise Cardamone,

                                                            Karen Simon, Mick Piechuta, Anita Furness,

                                                            Bev Hammons, Bruce Hatfield , Judith Rowlands

 

                        Absent:                         Councilman Gary Goodnough

                                                                                                                                                           

MOTION:                   To accept the minutes of the April 14, 2004 meeting as written.  (Buckhout/Whitten). All in favor.

 

RECOGNIZE VISITORS:              Town Supervisor Chuck Howell welcomed the guests.    School Superintendent Peter Cardamone presented a review of the 2004 school budget.  Everyone is encouraged to vote on May 18th at the school planetarium.  Polls will be open from 6 am to 9 pm.

 

COMMUNICATIONS: 

            a.            Sales Tax payment received $78,658.54

            b.            Reminder that the June 9th meeting will start at 7:00 in order to audit the books.

            c.            Town Clean up Day is May 8th; Rabies Clinic May 15th.

            d.            Deschl property tax has not so far been paid for 2003 and 2004.

            e.            Letter from County treasurer re: health insurance

            f.            Letter from Herb Marshall re: health insurance

            g.            Letter from Village of Weedsport re: health insurance

            h.            Tire recycling event May 22th at the County Natural Resource Center

            i.            Meeting of area town officers May 27th at Aurora Fire Hall

           

OLD BUSINESS: 

There was discussion regarding purchasing a water cooler rather than renting.  Supervisor Howell will do feasibility research.

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT:    Road repair and maintenance continues.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Highway Superintendent Ron Walter reported storm damage clean up needed in cemetery on Manchester Road.  He will evaluate.

           

MOTION:                               To sign software contract with Williamson Law Books.

                                                (Howell/Whitten).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:                               To accept the Supervisor’s Monthly Reports for March 2004.

                                                (RuryWhitten).  All in favor.

 

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

                                                General:            Vouchers #   78-91            $  20,127.45                                           

                                                Highway:            Vouchers  #  22-30           587.80

                                                Total:                                                   $  20,715.25

                                                (Buckhout/Whitten) All in favor.

 

MOTION:                   To adjourn the meeting at 9:04 pm. (Buckhout/Whitten).  All in favor.

 

The next regular meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday June 9th, 2004, following the

audit of the books. 

 

                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                Judith Rowlands, Clerk