April 8, 2009

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

Supervisor: Keith Batman
Council Members: Gary Goodnough, Mark Malys Greg Rury, Gary Whitten
Others: Ron Walter, George Fearon, Keith Welch, Judith Rowlands, Scott Snyder, Al Koslowski, Jeff Lowe, Kate Garbutt

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the March 11, 2009 meeting as written. (Whitten/Rury). All in favor.

HIGHWAY SUPRINTENDENT’S REPORT: Ron Walter reported that the highway department
continues with routine maintenance, and the Public Hearing on purchase of the plow truck is next
Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

ASSESSMENT UPDATE: Al Koslowski, Director of Cayuga County ORPS, explained how
equalization rates work to provide equitable taxation for all towns in the county. More frequent
revals minimize inequities. NYS ORPS representatives Kate Garbutt and Jeff Lowe reported on
the procedure the state uses to determine property values, and explained that Scipio is not at this
time eligible for the state aid program because the assessments are less than 100% according to
their trending projections. Town Assessor Scott Snyder reported that he did field review
documents, looked at all the parcels, and has substantiated his work to the state. There was
a question and answer period. Scott will continue to work with the state to resolve disprepancies.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Keith reported that the school district will not be presenting the
proposed school budget at individual town offices this year. The broadband committee is working
with representatives of Genoa and Niles, but may have a challenge getting government funding.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT: Mark Malys reported that Jeanie Gleisner
showed a slideshow of a town in Illinois which demonstrated some tools for rural planning.
The committee plans to meet next Wednesday.

MOTION: To appoint Phil Buckhout Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Malys/Whitten) All in favor.

CLERK REPORT: Dodie Rowlands reported that the Town Rabies Clinic has been rescheduled
at Doc Underwood’s request for May 23rd from 1-3.

MOTION: To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:
General: Vouchers # 50-67 $ 5,214.85
Highway: Vouchers # 23-29 $13,802.48
TOTAL $19,017.33
(Goodnough/Rury). All in favor.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 9:16 pm. (Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 7:00 pm. As always, the public is welcome at all meetings.
Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk