This regular meeting was called to order at 7:05 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, Tom Olenych
Supervisor Batman welcomed the guests.
MOTION: To accept the minutes of the November 4, 2009 regular meeting
and budget hearing as written. (Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.
RESOLUTION: To approve the Supervisor’s Reports for October 2009. (Whitten/Goodnough).
All in favor.
REPORTS:
Highway Superintendent: Ron Walter reported the towns may be plowing some county roads; it is not determined yet. Keith mentioned that since the County and the town have the same general insurance carrier, liability coverage will be no problem.
Supervisor:
· The Van Nostrands have applied and paid for a building permit for their barn. Mike is checking into the barn on Rice Road.
· The possibility of clearing out the abandoned trailers on Center Road was discussed.
· Our insurance carrier reports that we have coverage for volunteers or anyone the town authorizes to do a job.
· Keith has sent a letter to the Board of Elections regarding concern about voting procedure and privacy. Other Town Supervisors are sending letters as well.
· Re: Handicapped parking areas: no parking is allowed within 30 feet of the building. Temporary signs (for 2 spaces) could be put up on Election Day; Ron will check on this.
· Keith Batman, Keith Welch, and Tom Olenych attended a workshop on grants
· Broadband grant application is being considered.
Comprehensive Plan Committee: Mark Malys reported that Jeanie Gleisner was unable to come to the meeting last month; there is a meeting next week.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was discussion regarding imposing penalties for failure to obtain a required building permit. Keith agreed to review the fee schedule.
NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: To approve the appointment of Margaret Peachey as cleaner of the town offices
for 2010. (Rury/Goodnough). Four in favor: one abstention.
MOTION: To accept the Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Officer job description &
agreement. (Rury/Malys). All in favor.
RESOLUTION: To make the following budget fund transfers:
Amount
From
To
$495.90
DA5112.2 Improvements
DA5110.4 Repair of Roads
$268.00
A1420.41 Attorney Special Project
A1910.4 General Liability Insurance
$115.00
A1420.41 Attorney Special Project
A5010.4 Highway Sup’t Contractual
(Goodnough/Malys). All in favor.
RESOLUTION: To accept the Town Clerk’s Books as reviewed.
(Malys/Rury). All in favor.
RESOLUTION: To accept the Bookkeeper’s Books as reviewed.
(Malys/Whitten). All in favor.
MOTION: To schedule the year-end meeting and holiday get-together for 7:00 pm
Wednesday December 30, 2009; notice to be published in the Citizen and
posted on the website. (Goodnough/Rury).
All in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Supervisor Batman circulated information about the meeting on the new radio system, and the
Regional Planning annual meeting coming up.
MOTION: To go into Executive Session at 8:00 pm. (Malys/Rury). All in favor.
MOTION: To come out of Executive Session at 8:30 pm. (Malys/Goodnough).
All in favor.
MOTION: To accept and approve the following vouchers for payment:
General: Vouchers # 191-216 10,171.18
Highway: Vouchers # 84-94 9,467.20
TOTAL 19,638.38
(Goodnough/Whitten). All in favor.
MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 8:50 pm. (Malys/Rury). All in favor.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday December 30, 2009 at 7:00 pm, to be
followed by holiday get-together open to the public. You may bring a guest and a dish or
snack to share.