June 11, 2008

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Supervisor Keith Batman with the following present:

Supervisor: Keith Batman Highway Superintendent: Ron Walter

Council Members: Gary Goodnough Town Clerk: Judith Rowlands

Mark Malys Guests: Rolland Dodge, Keith Welch

Greg Rury (came at 7:15) Kathleen Barran

Absent: Gary Whitten

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the May 14, 2008 regular meeting

as written. (Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

MOTION: To appoint Phil Buckhout as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals

at an annual salary of $200.00. (Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

There was discussion regarding the number of members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. There are currently seven members with staggered five-year terms.

REPORTS:

Supervisor:

· The Wind Farm advisory committee has not met as yet.

· The Broadband committee has met twice and expects to have a tangible report soon.

· The Stone Store Museum celebration on June 5 was well attended, and the museum received well-deserved recognition for its restoration project, and its successful nomination to the National Register of the Sherwood Equal Rights Historic District.

· Workers’ Comp Alliance may become a reality. Several towns & villages have shown interest, and there are advantages such as a fixed yearly rate and flexibility of participation.

· Lakefront Zoning – There are currently no regulations regarding lot size on the lakefront. Planning Board & ZBA plan to look into advisability of future land use regulations.

Highway Superintendent: Ron Walter reported that Sunset roofing has not come to work on the salt shed. The Board approved sending a letter reminding them.

Comprehensive Plan Committee: Mark Malys reported that the committee is waiting for Kristy LaManche’s successor to contact them. He reported that he brought in his laptop computer and was able to access wireless Internet service at the town office.

Old Business:

· Handicapped parking: Mark reported that he sees no simple way to provide helpful handicapped parking spaces.

· Flag light: Ron moved the outside light, but it doesn’t actually shine on the flag. There was discussion of other options, such as wiring another light, or installing a solar light.

· Southern Cayuga Ambulance: Reports received show a vastly improved response time since hiring extra staff. The Board discussed some of the issues and concerns regarding town’s financially supporting the ambulance. Keith agreed to set up a meeting with the Ambulance Director.

· Independent Audits: After discussion, Keith agreed to check with other towns to see what they are doing regarding auditing the Town books.

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

General: Vouchers # 78-90 4,993.85

Highway: Vouchers # 26-35 154,095.13

TOTAL 159,088.98

(Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.

MOTION: To approve the audit of the Town Clerk’s Books.

(Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

MOTION: To go into Executive Session to review proposed Personnel Policy. (Rury/Malys). All in favor.

MOTION: To end Executive Session and resume regular meeting.

(Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.

It was agreed to present and vote on the Proposed Personnel Policy at the next regular meeting.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm. (Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 9th at 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk