October 12, 2005

 

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

 

Supervisor:                   Charles Howell                         Highway Superintendent:  Ron Walter

Council Members:              Phil Buckhout                                 Town Attorney:  Jim Baier

                                    Gary Goodnough                  Zoning Officer:  Fred Delaney                       

                                    Greg Rury                 Town Clerk:  Judith Rowlands        

                                                                        Guests:  Jason Fleury, Darrell Carter,

                                                                                      Mike O’Connor

Absent:             Gary Whitten                       

 

MOTION:                   To accept the minutes of the September 14, 2005 regular meeting with

                                    the addition of “All in favor” to two motions. (Buckhout/Rury).  

                                    All in favor. 

 

GUESTS:                     Jason Fleury presented information about “Earth Blends” to the Board in

response to Town Attorney Baier’s letter regarding laws regulating disposal and importation of

sludge.  Darrell Carter expressed dissatisfaction with the Board’s procedures. 

Mike O’Connor was introduced by Fred Delaney, and indicated he has been in the construction

business for 35 years and has an interest in being considered for the Zoning/Building Code

Officer position.  The Board requested he submit a brief resume.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

                        a.            2nd Annual Owasco Lake Watershed Symposium is scheduled for Oct. 18.

                        b.            Letter re: Historic Sherwood

                        c.            New Flood Zone Maps

                        d.            Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization is meeting here

                                    Oct. 26 from 7-9 pm.

 

OLD BUSINESS:             Insurance estimates were reviewed and discussed.

 

MOTION:                   To accept the proposal of Eastern Shore Associates contingent upon modifications as discussed. (Goodnough/Buckhout).  All in favor.

                       

Employee Vacation/Personal time policy was discussed briefly.  Council members are to

bring examples of Personnel Policies to compare and consider for more discussion at the

December meeting.

                       

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  Ron Walter reported on highway work and

machine maintenance.

 

RESOLUTION:            To increase Highway Fund Account # DA5110.4 budget by $20,000 for gravel needed for road maintenance. (Howell/Rury).  All in favor.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:              The tentative budget was reviewed and discussed line-by-line.

 

RESOLUTION:            To approve the tentative 2006 budget as the Preliminary 2006 Budget, Public Hearing to be held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday October 25th. (Buckhout/Rury)  All in favor.

 

Several have expressed interest in the Zoning/Building Code Officer position.  The Board

requested the clerk to send a letter to all applicants requesting a brief resume and references.

 

RESOLUTION:            To approve the SCAT VAN agreement as per budget. (Howell/Goodnough).  All in favor.

 

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

                                    (Goodnough/Buckhout).  All in favor.

 

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

                                    General:   Vouchers #   162-177              $  5,485.22

                                    Highway:  Vouchers #  76-79                  1,863.16

                                    TOTAL                                                  7,348.38

                                    (Goodnough/Rury). All in favor.

 

MOTION:                   To adjourn the meeting at 9:40 pm.  (Buckhout/Goodnough). All in favor.

 

Reminder: Prior to the December 14 regular meeting, there will be an audit of the books.            

                       

 

                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

                       

                                                                                    Judith Rowlands, Clerk