June 10, 2009

This regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Supervisor Keith Batman who welcomed all those present:

Supervisor: Keith Batman, Council Members: Gary Goodnough, Mark Malys, Greg Rury.
Others: Ron Walter, Keith Welch, Tom Olenych, Sue Jayne, Judith Rowlands
Absent: Gary Whitten

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the May 13, 2009 meeting as written. (Rury/Malys). All in favor.

ASSESSMENT: Tom Olenych and Sue Jayne reported that the Board of Assessment Review
received requests for approximately 52 property assessment adjustments on Grievance Day.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Ron Walter reported that paving supplies are
costing less than anticipated, so the Highway Department will be able to do more paving than
planned. The Department of Soil and Water Conservation will be spraying the excess
castorbean/hogweed on Cork St. There was discussion about the seasonal road off Skillett Road.
Keith agreed to check with the sheriff.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
Keith said Jessica Miles, Watershed Inspector, could come to either the July or the August
regular board meeting to make a presentation of approximately 20 minutes. Kezia Parseghian,
Southern Cayuga Ambulance Director, will also be coming to report to the board at some point.
Wind towers are being erected on East Venice Road in the Town of Venice. The broadband
committee continues to explore Internet connectivity options. There was discussion regarding
an Intermunicipal Agreement between towns in the Owasco watershed to hire a professional
grant writer for state funding for watershed planning issues. Board consensus was that the
concept of an Intermunicipal Agreement is reasonable, and each town’s share of fees might
reasonably be based on acreage within the watershed and linear feet of lakefront. Expense for
the town should be kept at a minimum. The resignation of Janet Buckhout as cleaner was
accepted with regret.

TRANSFER STATION REPORT: Gary Goodnough distributed a comparison of rates between
Casella Waste Disposal and WeCare Waste & Recycling.

MOTION: To change to WeCare Waste and Recycling, authorizing Gary Goodnough to arrange the details. (Rury/Malys). All in favor.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REPORT: Keith Welch reported that the committee is close to a
final draft. Keith Batman will send a note to Bruce and Jeanie requesting an estimated timeline
for completion.

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT: Keith Batman reported for County Legislator George Fearon
on the status of the Indian Land Trust negotiations. George asks that the town board pass a
resolution opposing the land-into-trust application.

RESOLUTION: To oppose the Draft Environmental Impact Statement as prepared for the conveyance of lands into trust by the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York, which is inadequate because it does not undertake an adequate analysis of the issues. And to oppose the land-into-trust application submitted by the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York and urge the BIA to deny the application in all respects. (Malys/Rury). Ayes: Goodnough, Malys, Rury. Noes: none Abstention: Batman

OLD BUSINESS: Keith reported that he will be out of town on August 12 (scheduled regular board meeting). It was agreed to have the meeting as usual, with Deputy Supervisor Gary Goodnough running the meeting.

MOTION: To go into Executive Session at 9:05 pm to discuss personnel matters. (Rury/Malys). All in favor.

MOTION: To come out of Executive Session at 9:20 pm. (Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

MOTION: To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:
General: Vouchers # 92-108 $ 8,309.85
Highway: Vouchers # 39-47 $66,044.41
TOTAL $74,354.26
(Goodnough/Rury). All in favor.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 9:37 pm. (Malys/Rury). All in favor.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm. As always, the public is welcome at all meetings.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk