August 13, 2008

 

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Keith Batman, who welcomed those present:

 

Supervisor:                   Keith Batman                        Highway Superintendent:  Ron Walter

Council Members:              Gary Goodnough                  Town Clerk:  Judith Rowlands

                                    Mark Malys                           Justice: Brian Dugan                

                                    Greg Rury                             Court Clerk: Debbie Kellogg                       

                                    Gary Whitten                                    Guests: D J Grady, Kezia Parseghian,

                                                                                    George Fearon, Keith Welch,

                                                                                    Rolland Dodge, Kathleen Barran

 

MOTION:                   To accept the minutes of the July 9, 2008 regular meeting

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

 

Kezia Parseghian reported on the Southern Cayuga Ambulance statistics and funding information, and answered questions.  They are requesting $11,000 funding from the town of Scipio based on call volume and population.  There was discussion and Kezia answered questions. The Board consensus was to include in 2009 proposed budget, subject to budget procedure including Public Hearing.

 

George Fearon spoke on behalf of the Howland Stone Store Museum.  Two properties in Sherwood formerly owned by Isabel Howland have been repossessed by the county, and the Museum is in the processes of obtaining the properties by paying the back taxes.  The Museum is interested in removing debris from the house, and is requesting town support of the Historic District project.  Volunteers and trucks may be needed to help with this project.  The ultimate goal of the Howland Stone Store Museum board is to find a person or entity who will save the Isabel Howland house before it is deteriorated to a point of no return.  The Town Board is generally in support of the project.

 

Court Clerk Deb Kellogg reported that a Justice Court Assistance Program Grant is available for construction on the building.  There was brief discussion on needed building maintenance and/or remodeling.  A meeting of the Building Committee and Justice Department was scheduled for Monday August 25th at 5:30 to review options.  Supervisor Batman authorized the Justice Court to request a wireless Internet card for the 2009 budget. 

 

RESOLUTION:        That the town advance $975 for Justice Bench expense not covered

by the 2007 grant to be repaid to the town when monies received in 2009 from the 2008 grant.  (Goodnough/Rury).  All in favor.

 

Planning Board Chair Bruce Hatfield distributed a summary of issues to consider regarding lakefront property development and subdivision.  The Planning Board will be keeping these issues in mind when putting together a Comprehensive Plan for the town.

 

Highway Superintendent Ron Walter reported that a request has been made to put up a sign on a private road.  The Board confirmed that the town has no responsibility for signage on private roads.  Ron also reported that an estimated additional $20,000 is needed to finish paving roads, and payment may be deferred until 2009.  The Board emphasized the need to have projection figures.

 

RESOLUTION:        To authorize highway budget expenditure up to an additional $20,000,

                                    with payment deferred until 2009. (Whitten/Rury).  Batman, Goodnough,                                         Rury, Whitten in favor.  Malys opposed.

 

Gary Goodnough reported that Casella Disposal has a new office now, and he has contacted them to update their records.  DJ Grady confirmed that in several instances they have failed to pick up when a work order was entered.  It was approved to pull over the extra container for recyclables for emergencies. Other options will be considered for the future.

 

RESOLUTION:        To approve Supervisor’s Reports for Dec 2007 – June 2008.

(Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.

 

RESOLUTION:        To approve Personnel Policy as presented. (Rury/Whitten).  All in favor.

 

RESOLUTION:        To make the following budget transfers:

$10,000 from A1910.4 to A1355.1

                                    $45,000 from DA9950.9 to DA5110.4

$15.000 from DA5130.4 to DA5110.4 (Goodnough/Rury).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:                   To appoint Keith Batman as Budget Officer. (Malys/Goodnough).

All in favor.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

·        Clean Up Day was scheduled for Saturday October 4th from 10 am to 4 pm.

·        Fall Newsletter deadline is September 10th

·        Historian Sandie Gilliland has received a research grant to access state historical archives

 

POINTS OF INFORMATION:

·        Quarterly Sales Tax received $91,921

·        Shell Wind Energy has withdrawn from the Wind Farm Project due to insufficient landowner participation

 

MOTION:                               To go into Executive Session to consider personnel issues at 8:55 pm.

                                                (Malys/Rury).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:                               To come out of Executive Session at 9:15 pm. (Malys/Rury).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:                               To authorize a start date for new highway employee 2 weeks before

                                                Roger Ward’s retirement date contingent upon Civil Service requirements.

                                                (Malys/Goodnough).  All in favor.

 

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

                                                Abstract 7:                        General:   Voucher #  106               148.23

 

                                                Abstract 8:                        General:   Vouchers # 107-122    4,581.21

                                                                                                Highway:  Vouchers #  42-49                 60,500.53                                   

                                                TOTAL                                                                                                              65,229.97

                                                (Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

 

MOTION:                   To adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm.  (Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

 

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 10th at 7:00 pm.

 

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                            Judith Rowlands, Clerk