June 8, 2005

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

Supervisor: Charles Howell Guests: Jim Baier

Council Members: Greg Rury, Gary Goodnough Ron Walter

Phil Buckhout, Gary Whitten Judith Rowlands

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the May 4, 2005 Public Hearing, and the May 4, 2005 regular meeting as written. (Buckhout/Goodnough). All in favor.

COMMUNICATIONS:

a. Received $97, 780 from auction of loader and pick-up

b. Received $8,860.33 mortgage tax

c. Received $1,645.00 for court fees

d. Letter regarding passing restrictions at intersection of Route 34 and Center Rd.

e. Voting machine demonstration June 28^th in Legislative Chambers.

OLD BUSINESS: Attorney Baier reported on the issues involved with the town’s lakefront rights-of-way.

It was agreed to make sure appropriate signs are posted.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Road maintenance and roadside trimming continues.

The new loader is expected to be in soon.

MOTION: To approve the audit of the books of the Supervisor, Justices, Town Clerk. (Goodnough/Buckhout). All in favor.

NEW BUSINESS: There was a brief discussion regarding the equalization rate (86.82)and the

advisability of doing a reval. There was a brief discussion regarding sealing the drain from the Town

Garage, followed by required inspection from DEC.

MOTION: To separate our town assessing unit from Ledyard and proceed with a reval.

(Howell/Buckhout). All in favor.

MOTION: To approve the Supervisor’s Monthly Reports for April 2005.

(Goodnough/Whitten). All in favor.

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

General: Vouchers # 89-105 $ 5,116.11

Highway: Vouchers # 38-50 116,252.60

TOTAL 121,368.71

(Goodnough/Whitten). All in favor.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 8:42 pm. (Buckhout/Rury). All in favor.

The next regular Town Board meeting is scheduled for Wed. July 13, 2005 at 7:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk