August 10, 2005

 

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:38 pm by Supervisor Chuck Howell with the following present:

 

Supervisor:                   Charles Howell                         Guests:   Jim Baier, Fred Delaney

Council Members:              Greg Rury                                            Ron Walter, Judith Rowlands

                                    Phil Buckhout                     George Fearon

 

Absent:             Gary Goodnough, Gary Whitten

 

MOTION:                   To accept the minutes of the July 13, 2005 regular meeting as written. (Buckhout/Rury).   All in favor.

 

George Fearon reported that he has received complaints regarding crime rate among illegal aliens, and farm odors.  

 

Fred Delaney reported that the county contacted him regarding moving the county radio tower

receiver.  

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

                        a.            Received $87,223.99 for sales tax for 2nd quarter.

                        b.            Received information from several towns re: health insurance coverage for retirees.  The board will discuss this at the next meeting, along with a review of the employee vacation policy.

                        c.            There was a break-in at the town office on Monday.  It was agreed to replace or reinforce the lock on the door.

                        d.            Need a new  Zoning & Code Enforcement officer by Oct. 1, 2005.

 

OLD BUSINESS: Attorney Baier reported that in order to have the agreed upon change in

Scipio-Ledyard assessment program affect the 2006 reval, a resolution needs to be filed by

September 1, 2005.

 

RESOLUTION:            To withdraw from the Coordinated Assessment Program with the Town of Ledyard effective for the calendar year 2006 tax roll.  Yeas: Howell, Buckhout, Rury. Noes: None Absent: Goodnough, Whitten. 

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  Ron Walter reported that he loader has been

delivered.  The Fleming water project installation crew is damaging roads which Scipio

maintains.   He agreed to check on ruts on Ensenore Road.  

 

NEW BUSINESS:  The board reviewed a quote from Eastern Shore Associates Insurance.  

This will be discussed at next meeting.   Tentative date for clean-up day will be Oct. 8.  Fall

newsletter deadline is September 14.

 

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

                                    (Buckhout/Rury).  All in favor.

 

 

RESOLUTION:            To make the following account transfers and adjustments:

                                    Increase  DA5130.2 Machine - Equipment by $79,780 for  loader purchase

                                    (Howell/Rury).  All in favor.

                       

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

                                    General:   Vouchers #   126-139              $  4,677.97

                                    Highway:  Vouchers #  61-67              139,296.82

                                    TOTAL                                              143,974.79

                                    (Buckhout/Rury). All in favor.

 

MOTION:                   To adjourn the meeting at 8:55 pm. (Howell/Rury).  All in favor.

 

The next regular Town Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 14, 2005

at 7:30 pm.      

                       

 

                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

                       

                                                                                    Judith Rowlands, Clerk