November 5, 2008

 

This regular meeting and Open Hearing on the 2009 Budget was called to order at 7: 03 pm by Supervisor Keith Batman with the following present:

 

Supervisor:                   Keith Batman                        Highway Superintendent:  Ron Walter

Council Members:              Mark Malys                           Town Clerk:  Judith Rowlands

                                    Greg Rury                             Guests: Keith Welch, Kathleen Barran

                                    Gary Whitten                                   

                                                                                   

Absent:             Gary Goodnough     

 

Supervisor Batman opened the Public Hearing, and answered questions about the Proposed 2009

Budget.  There was a brief discussion.  Periodically throughout the meeting, Supervisor

Batman invited comments and questions on the budget.

 

GUESTS:   Keith Welch reported that voter turnout for the town on Election Day was excellent.

As a poll worker, he noticed that all Town Board, Zoning Board, and Planning Board members

voted.

 

 MOTION:                  To accept the minutes of the October 8, 2008 regular meeting as written.

                                    (Malys/Rury).  All in favor. 

 

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: 

o       Keith reported that at Accounting Training he learned that the limit for

municipalities for unbid purchase of equipment is $10,000, and service is $20,000. Above these amounts, bids must be solicited, with the exception of state contracts.

o       Supervisor’s Report of Review of Justice’s Records was distributed.

o       Pace Law School has a program to train people in town planning.

o       Town Attorney Thurston has confirmed that town support of non-profit organizations is permitted, as long as it is for the public good.

                       

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  Ron Walter distributed copies to the board of

state bid information for a pickup truck at $33,306.  He reported that he has just received state

bid information for a 10-wheeler with plow.  He will review the information, and look into

leasing options for the next meeting, as its purchase is not included in the proposed budget.  It

was decided to review the truck rotation plan made a few years back.  The town clerk will

research back records.

 

RESOLUTION:            To authorize Ron to order the pick up truck as described in state bid.

                                    (Malys/Whitten).  All in favor.

 

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT:  Keith Welch reported that at the last

meeting there were no decisions made, just sharing of general information.  

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS: 

MOTION:                   To approve the Supervisor’s Monthly Reports for September 2008.

                                    (Whitten/Malys).  All in favor.

 

RESOLUTION:            To make the following budget transfers:

                                    $3725              from A9901.9 “Transfer to other funds”

                                                            to A1910.4 “Unallocated Insurance”

                                    $54                  from A1010.4 “Town Board Contractual”

                                                            to A7550.4 “Celebrations Contractual”

                                    $55                  from A8020.4 “Planning Board Contractual”

                                                            to A5010.4 “Superintendent of Highways Contractual”

                                    (Malys/Rury).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:                   To close the Public Hearing on the 2009 Proposed Budget at 8:05 pm.

                                    (Whitten/Rury).  All in favor.

 

RESOLUTION:            To adopt the 2009 Proposed Budget as the 2009 Final Budget.

                                    (Whitten/Rury).  All in favor.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

 

MOTION:                   To go into Executive Session at 8:07 pm to discuss personnel

                                    matters. (Rury/Malys).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:                   To come out of Executive Session at 8:25 pm (Malys/Rury).  All In favor.

 

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

                                    Abstract 10:  General Vouchers # 152-153      $  693.44

                                    Abstract 11:  General:            Vouchers # 154-169            21,824.49

                                                          Highway:  Vouchers #  56-60   20,347.85

                                    TOTAL Abstract 11:                                         42,172.34                                               

                                    (Whitten/Rury).  All in favor.

 

MOTION:                   To adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm.  (Malys/Rury). All in favor.

 

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm Wednesday December 10, 2008.  A year-end meeting and get together was scheduled for Monday December 29, 2008 at 7:00 pm.  All meetings are open to the public.

 

                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                       

                                                                                    Judith Rowlands, Clerk