August 8, 2007

 

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:50 pm, with the following present:

 

Supervisor:                   Charles Howell                                     Other Town Officials: 

Council Members:              Gary Goodnough                              Historian Sandie Gilliland

                                    Greg Rury, Gary Whitten                        Bookkeeper Becky Rury

                                                                                                Highway Superintendent Ron Walter

Absent:             Phil Buckhout                                             Clerk Judith Rowlands

                                                                                                Guests:

                                                                                                Mark Vorreuter

                                                                                                Tanya of NY Preservation League

                                                                                                Mr. & Mrs. C.R. Jones

                                                                                               

MOTION:                   To accept the minutes of the July 11, 2007 Public Hearing and

                                    regular meeting as written.  (Buckhout/Goodnough). All in favor.

 

GUESTS:        

Town Historian Sandie Gilliland presented the Town with the book “Moravia and Its Past”, compliments of the Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society.

                       

Tanya from the NY Preservation League introduced Historic Cemetery Conservator C.R. Jones, who briefly reviewed the information he had shared at the Sherwood Cemetery walk-through prior to the meeting.  Tanya then presented the Town with Mr. Jones’ written report, and presented a second copy of the report to Mark Vorreuter representing the Howland Stone Store Museum.  Thanks was expressed to Mr. Jones for his report and presentation.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

                        a.                        Tricon Development Letter

                        b.                        Equalization rate as of 7/27/07 is 93%

                        c.                        Town newsletter deadline is 9/12/07

                        d.                        Sales Tax $ 94,155.17 received

                        e.                        July 25th Intermunicipal Organization meeting

                        f.                        NYDEC has received our Floodplain Law

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT: 

Ron Walter reported that paving and repairing roads continues.  The road repair budget needs to be increased.  There was a brief discussion regarding drilling of natural gas wells and its impact on town roads and rights-of-way.

 

OLD BUSINESS:  

There was a brief discussion about the Instant Aid Ambulance Service.  It was suggested to put a request for more volunteers for the Ambulance Service in the Fall Town Newsletter.  The Newsletter Committee will check with Ambulance Director Kezia Parseghian.

 

There was a brief discussion regarding filling the Assessor position when the current term ends September 30, 2007.  Appointment will be made at the September 12th Town Board meeting.

 

Septic Inspection is due.  Phil Buckhout had offered to take care of this.

 

 

Reminder:  Planning Board meeting next Wednesday at 7 pm with presentation by NYS Environmental Planner Kristy LaManche regarding a Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Scipio.  The public is welcome to attend. 

 

NEW BUSINESS: 

MOTION:                   To schedule Clean Up Day for Saturday October 6th from 10 to 4.

(Howell/Goodnough).  All in favor.

 

Doc Underwood will have a Rabies Clinic at the Town Highway Garage Saturday October 13th

from 1 to 3.  Suggested donation: $5.00 per animal.

 

RESOLUTION:        To transfer $191,000.00 to Highway as per budget, and

to increase Highway budget lines for road work DA5110.4 by $20,000.00

 (Howell/Whitten).  All in favor.

 

Budget estimate forms for the 2008 Budget were distributed.  Deadline for return is September 12, 2007.

 

MOTION:                   To accept the Supervisor’s reports for June 2007.  (Goodnough/Rury). 

                                    All in favor.

 

There was a brief discussion regarding the Sherwood Cemetery Evaluation Report.  Supervisor Howell

will get estimates on taking down the trees that Mr. Jones recommended be removed. Clerk Judith

Rowlands will contact Mark Vorreuter for input in the fall newsletter.

 

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

                                    General:   Vouchers #   121-133       $    2,410.56                     

                                    Highway:  Vouchers #  50-56              $  32,982.33

                                    TOTAL                                               $  35,392.89

                                    (Goodnough/Whitten).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:            To adjourn the meeting at 8:50 pm. (Whitten/Goodnough).  All in favor. 

 

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 12, 2007 at 7:30 pm at the Town

Office Building.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                   

Judith Rowlands, Clerk, Town of Scipio