July 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: Jessica Miles, Ron Walter, Mike O’Connor, Keith Welch, Becky Rury, Barb Loomis, George Fearon, Judith Rowlands

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

GUESTS: Keith Welch reported that he plans to attend a Statewide Planning & Zoning Summer
Session. The Board approved reimbursement for the registration fee.

PRESENTATION: Jessica Miles, Owasco Watershed Inspector, reported on the watershed
inspections, and answered questions. All violations determined in 2008 have been abated.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Ron Walter reported that the new truck is in
Syracuse. Supervisor Batman reported on possible encroachment on town right-of-way at
Firelane 26, and distributed a map of the area. There was discussion. Keith agreed to find out
the angle and distance property owners’ rights extend into the lake. A notice of violation is to be
sent to Frank Bond regarding the trailers on Center Road. A draft of the Comprehensive Plan is
expected to be available by August or September. There was discussion about the proposed
Intermunicipal Agreement between the towns regarding the watershed.

CLERK REPORT: Dodie Rowlands reported that the Town Historian has received the old
(1800’s) assessment records from the county. There was discussion about building appropriate
shelving.

REPORTS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS: George Fearon suggested looking into applying for a
Records Management Grant for shelving the records.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mark Malys reported that the Comprehensive Plan
Committee will probably not be meeting until after Jeanie Gleisner has generated the draft plan
in August or September.

OLD BUSINESS: Gary Goodnough reported that the containers from WeCare Waste and
Recycling have been delivered. At this time they are not charging us for recyclables. Glass,
plastic, and cans have generally greater volume than newspaper, so we are still
experimenting with the spacing of the dividers within the recycling container.

NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: To approve the job description of town office cleaner as written.
(Whitten/Goodnough). All in favor.

Mike O’Connor reported that the number of building permit applications is less this year.

There was discussion regarding the broadband stimulus bill and partnering with Clarity Connect to apply for a grant. Other towns in the area are in support.

RESOLUTION:
Whereas the Town of Scipio recognizes that the development of broadband infrastructure is critically important to our community and,

Whereas, the Federal ARRA Stimulus bill is offering broadband development grants to public-private partnerships,

Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Scipio wishes to partner with Clarity Connect, Inc. to apply for a grant for our community and

Further be it resolved that the Town of Scipio, as part of its in kind contributions to the project will waive, wherever possible, fees related to the development and roll out of the service for our community and

Further be it resolved that the Town of Scipio will do everything practical to expedite the zoning, rights of way and other needs of the project.

(Rury/Goodnough). All in favor. Votes: Keith Batman yes
Gary Goodnough yes
Mark Malys yes
Greg Rury yes
No Noes

MOTION: To accept the offer of a picnic table for the town from Ken and Karin Keppel.
(Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

RESOLUTION: To acknowledge that the board has reviewed the books of the Supervisor and
the Town Clerk. (Whitten/Malys). All in favor.

Keith reported that there are still some issues with the equalization rate. Also he is looking into other
banks to handle the town’s accounts.

MOTION: To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:
General: Vouchers # 109-125 $16428.93
Highway: Vouchers # 48-53 $ 7670.20
TOTAL $24099.13
(Goodnough/Rury). All in favor.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. (Rury/Malys). All in favor.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday August 12, 2009 at 7:00 pm, with Deputy Supervisor Gary Goodnough conducting the meeting. As always, the public is welcome at all meetings.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk