December 10, 2008

This regular meeting was called to order at 7: 04 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: George Fearon, Keith Welch
Greg Rury Melissa Bodner, Natalie McNabb

Absent: Gary Whitten

Supervisor Batman welcomed the guests.

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the November 5, 2008 regular meeting and
public hearing as written. (Malys/Rury). Batman, Malys, Rury in favor. Goodnough abstained, since he was not at the meeting.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
o Keith distributed a chart comparing recent local property sales to assessed value.
o Appointment of Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency
o All town committees are to submit an annual report
o It was agreed that a contract does not need to be voted on separately if already approved in the budget.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Ron Walter reported that he submitted the order
for the pick up truck. There was discussion regarding the financial feasibility of purchasing a
snow plow truck, and budget amendment procedures. Ron reported that John Troy is plowing
the town road again. Keith agreed to contact Attorney Thurston, and the board approved legal
action if the town is liable. There was discussion regarding the vehicle replacement schedule set
up in 1998, and the board requested that Ron make a list of equipment, age, & mileage for the next
meeting.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT: Mark reported that NY Regional is
familiarizing herself with the feel of the town.

BOARD REPORT: Gary Goodnough compared information on drug testing services and
requirements. It was agreed to stay with the same company. He received an inquiry regarding
purchasing the roll-off. After discussion, it was agreed to keep the roll-off as a back up. The
board authorized Ron to arrange for sand blasting and painting it if cost is under $300.00.

NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: To approve the Supervisor’s Monthly Reports for October 2008.
(Goodnough/Rury). All in favor.

The year–end meeting and get-together was rescheduled for Tuesday December 30th at 7 pm.

RESOLUTION: To receive the review of the Justice’s Books (Goodnough/Rury).
All in favor.

Supervisor Batman reported that the Justice Construction Grant has been approved. They are
requesting more details, which Court Clerk Deb Kellogg agreed to follow up on. The Justice
bench is expected to be ready soon.

RESOLUTION: To make the following budget transfers:
Amount: from: to:
$ 178.15 A1420.4 Attorney Contractual A1110.4 Justice Contractual
479.23 A1420.4 Attorney Contractual A1355.4 Assessor Contractual
75.00 A1420.4 Attorney Contractual A5010.4 Highway Supt Contr.
77.23 A1315.4 Comptroller Contractual A1620.41 Buildings phone 1362.02 A 9010.8 State retirement A 8160.4 Transfer Contractual
5000.00 DA 5130.2 Mach, equipment
6980.44 DA 5140.41 Hired trucking
1289.00 DA5110.1 Repair roads personnel
6000.00 DA5130.4 Mach. contractual
19269.44 DA 5110.4 Repair Contractual
(Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.

RESOLUTION: To receive the review of the Supervisor’s and Clerk’s Books
(Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

RESOLUTION: To set up an Employee Benefit & Liability Reserve Fund.
(Malys/Goodnough)

The ambulance report and Zoning Officer’s log were distributed.

MOTION: To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:
Abstract 11: General Voucher # 170 $ 148.88
Abstract 12: General: Vouchers # 171-190 12,132.77
Highway: Vouchers # 61-69 32,281.92
TOTAL Abstract 12: 44,414.69
(Goodnough/Rury). All in favor.

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

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm Tuesday December 30, 2008, followed by the year-end get together.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk