September 13, 2006

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:32 pm by Supervisor Chuck Howell with the following present:

Supervisor: Charles Howell Town Officials: Jim Baier, Ron Walter

Council Members: Gary Goodnough, Gary Whitten Judith Rowlands

Phil Buckhout, Greg Rury Guests: Joe Bergerstock, Raydon

Bergerstock, Joyce Bergerstock,

Terry Miller, Leroy Peck,

Duane Allen, Gary Allen

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the August 9, 2006 regular meeting as written. (Buckhout/Whitten). All in favor.

VISITORS: Joe Bergerstock shared maps and pictures showing a history of erosion problems on Bergerstock Road. The Board members and Highway Superintendent had examined the area earlier in the week, and after discussion it was agreed that the town highway department needs to clear

out the plugged drain, replacing and/or enlarging pipe as necessary. Mr. Bergerstock agreed to

allow this, and to set up a suitable drainage system for his own property.

COMMUNICATIONS:

a. Scipio Springs Dairy - requests EFarm approval

MOTION: To approve Scipio Springs Dairy’s application for EFarm assistance. (Howell/Whitten). All in favor.

b. Letter from Town of Genoa re summer program

c. Cayuga County Soil & Water “Graze NY” tour

d. Court fees received $2580.00

e. Letter of resignation from Justice Jill Dugan effective September 30, 2006.

After discussion it was decided to appoint a justice to fill in 10-1-06 to

12-31-2007, at which time the position will be on the election ballot for a

four-year term. Ad to be placed in the employment section of the Shopper and on the town website.

f. Grant for evaluation of Sherwood Cemetery had been approved

“It is important that we all remember that even small rural communities

can contribute to the advancement of freedom.

This grant will help reveal the contribution that was made locally.”

g. Payroll and accounting software upgrade.

OLD BUSINESS: Board members have completed their NIMS training. The ice cream stand is

still in non-compliance with Zoning Law.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Maintenance of roads continues. The Board

approved proceeding immediately with cleaning out the drain on Bergerstock Road.

NEW BUSINESS:

MOTION: To schedule a Public Hearing for the 2007 Town Budget for November 8, 2006 at 7 pm. (Howell/Buckhout). All in favor.

MOTION: To approve the Supervisor’s monthly reports for July 2006.

(Goodnough/Rury.) All in favor.

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

General: Vouchers # 127-143 $ 4,945.36

Highway: Vouchers # 44-48 61,586.80

TOTAL 66,532.16

(Goodnough/Whitten). All in favor.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 10:05 pm. (Buckhout/Rury). All in favor.

The next regular Town Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 11, 2006 at 7:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk