July 9, 2008

 

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 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: Jim Perkins, Keith Welch

                                    Greg Rury                             Tom Olenych, Bruce Hatfield,

                                    Gary Whitten                                    Kathleen Barran

                                                                                     

Supervisor Batman welcomed the visitors.  Jim Perkins of the Scipio Fire Department recommended that the Board reconsider supporting the Southern Cayuga Ambulance as the three other towns do.  The local volunteer Fire Department is active and effective, but does not have ALS.  Supervisor Batman reported that he is in the process of arranging a meeting with the Ambulance Director to revisit this issue, and consider long-term projections.

 

MOTION:                   To accept the minutes of the June 11, 2008 regular meeting

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

 

REPORTS:

Supervisor: 

·        Shell Wind Energy met with some of the landowners on July 7, and seems willing to address landowner concerns.

·        Community Wind Farm Advisory Committee will be meeting Tuesday July 22 at 5:30 pm.

·        Weedsport and Genoa sent letters of support for a Workers’ Compensation Alliance.

 

Highway Superintendent:  Ron Walter reported that fuel and materials costs have brought highway expenses almost to budget already. There was discussion.  Options are 1- stop working when cost exceeds budget, 2- bring to the residents by referendum, 3 - transfer from contingency fund.  Consensus of the Board was to transfer up to $60,000 from the contingency fund for 2008, and reconsider the situation carefully when preparing the 2009 budget.  The Board, recognizing that costs for fuel and materials continue to rise, requested that Ron put together a 3-5 year plan.  Supervisor Batman reported that Sunset Roofing responded to the letter sent by the clerk, and has agreed to come to repair the salt shed in July.

 

Comprehensive Plan Committee:  Mark Malys reported that the committee is awaiting response from Kristy LaManche’s successor, Jeanie Gleisner.  Tom Olenych said he had talked with her, and anticipates a report from her soon.  He will check back with her in a few weeks.  Tom distributed maps of the Burlew building lots and lakefront lots.  He reported that he spoke with Al Koslowksi of the County Office of Real Property, and also Fleming Supervisor Gary Searing.  A moratorium on development may be possible, although currently there is nothing in Scipio’s zoning law regulating size of lakefront parcels.  Supervisor Batman will ask the town attorney to look further into this matter.  Bruce Hatfield reported that the Planning Board has been considering and discussing the various pros and cons of regulating lakefront parcel size in the future.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

It was decided to review and vote on Personnel Policy at the next regular meeting. Keith Welch brought information about LED solar lighting for the flag. The Board reviewed the information.

 

 

 

 

 

MOTION:                   To authorize Keith Welch to order one solar light at an approximate cost of $50.00.  (Malys/Rury).  All in favor.

 

RESOLUTION:        To approve budget increase of $10,000 to account A1355.1 Assessors

Personal Services for half of 2009 reevaluation cost, making payments to

Assessor Scott Snyder monthly by voucher. (Rury/Malys).  All in favor.

 

POINTS OF INFORMATION:

·        NYPIRG is presenting information on wind energy issues Thursday July 24 at 7 at BOCES

·        County Board of Elections will be demonstrating handicapped voting machine here on Tuesday Oct. 14 at 7 pm.

 

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

                                                Abstract 6:                        General:   Voucher #   91                                     149.65

 

                                                Abstract 7:                        General:   Vouchers # 92-105                      4,794.34

                                                                                                Highway:  Vouchers #  36-42                10,655.31                                   

                                                TOTAL Abstract 7                                                                                  15,449.65

                                                (Goodnough/Rury). All in favor.

 

There was discussion regarding highway expenses, maintaining equipment, and pros and cons of

town involvement in the Southern Cayuga Ambulance Service.

 

MOTION:                   To adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm.  (Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.

 

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday August 13th at 7:00 pm. 

 

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                            Judith Rowlands, Clerk