November 4, 2009

This regular meeting and Open Hearing on the 2010 Budget was called to order at 6:59 pm by Supervisor Keith Batman with the following present:

Supervisor Keith Batman Guests: Judith Rowlands
Council Members: Gary Goodnough, Mark Malys Keith Welch
Greg Rury, Gary Whitten Ron Walter, Mike O’Connor

Supervisor Batman opened the Public Hearing on the 2010 Budget. There were no questions at this
time. Periodically throughout the meeting, Supervisor Batman invited comments and questions on
the budget.

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the October 14, 2009 regular meeting
as written. (Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

REPORTS:
Code Enforcement Officer: Mike reported on building permit issues.

Highway Superintendent: Ron Walter reported the towns may be plowing some county roads, with reimbursement from the county. Also the state is requiring permit for any work done on their right-of-way. These issues were referred to the Highway Committee and Ron for consideration. Keith will be meeting with our insurance representative on Monday, and will check with him on liability coverage for town Highway employees working on non-town roads.

Supervisor:
· Southern Cayuga Ambulance report was distributed.
· Comparison report (2009-2010) of tax increases from the county was distributed
· Sales Tax chart was distributed.
· Animal Control Officer’s contract was reviewed

MOTION: To approve the Animal Control officer’s contract for 2010 as presented.
(Rury/Whitten). All in favor.

Town Clerk: Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing is scheduled for next Thursday November 12, 2009.
Pictures of Historian Sandie Gilliland’s table display at the Agricultural Museum were passed around.

Comprehensive Plan Committee: Mark Malys reported that the committee reviewed a draft, and made some changes. Next meeting is Tuesday November 17, 2009 at 7 pm.

RESOLUTION: To accept the Supervisor’s Reports for September 2009. (Whitten/Goodnough). All in favor.

OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION: To make the following budget fund transfers:

Amount	From	To
$161,791.00	DA599 Appropriated fund balance	DA5130.2 Machinery-equipment
$3975.85	DA5142.1 Snow removal personal	DA5142.4 Snow removal contractual
$87.54	A1420.4 Attorney contractual	A1910.4 General Liability Insurance
$150.00	A1420.1 Attorney contractual	A5010.4 Highway Supt Contractual

(Whitten/Malys). All in favor.

RESOLUTION: To approve purchase of truck and maintenance agreement,
moving $6874.52 from Highway reserve fund, and $50,000 from DA9950.9 (Highway reserve account) to appropriated fund balance.
(Rury/Malys). All in favor.

Keith reported that he reviewed the Assessor Job Description with Assessor Scott Snyder, and some minor rewording was recommended.

MOTION: To approve the Assessor job description as revised. (Malys/Rury).
All in favor.

NEW BUSINESS:
There was discussion regarding handicapped parking signs at the town office, and concern about blocking the firelane. Keith agreed to ask for regulations from Mike. Ron agreed to make movable signs in the meantime.

The preliminary 2010 budget was reviewed, and the Budget Hearing was adjourned at 9:00 pm with all in favor.

RESOLUTION: To approve the Preliminary Budget as revised as the Final Budget.
(Whitten/Rury). All in favor.

MOTION: To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:
General: Vouchers # 177-190 10,193.08
Highway: Vouchers # 75-83 173,365.40
TOTAL 183,558.48
(Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.

The Board acknowledged the passing of Bud Minde, and Sharon Minde earlier in the year. Their service to the town is appreciated.

There was discussion regarding the lack of security/privacy in using the new voting machines on Election Day.

MOTION: To direct the Supervisor to communicate the town board’s concerns regarding preserving confidentiality in the voting process. (Malys/Whitten).
All in favor.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 9:15 pm. (Malys/Goodnough). All in favor.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday December 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk