The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Pulteney Town Hall with roll call followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilman Janet Stone; Councilmen Richard French; Councilman Robert Kemp; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Also present was Historian Sharon Daggett. Absent was Town Attorney John F. Leyden.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to accept the minutes of the March 11, 2009 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber gave financial reports.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay General Bills in the amount of $274.00 being vouchers No. 68 and No. 69 on Abstract No. 3B; the amount of $90.00 being voucher No. 70 on Abstract No. 3C; the amount of $445.69 being vouchers No. 71 to No. 73 on Abstract No. 4A and the amount of $6,211.05 being vouchers No. 74 to No. 89 on Abstract No. 4. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $444.98 being vouchers No. 67 to No. 69 on Abstract No. 4A and the amount of $10,595.49 being voucher No. 70 to No. 85 on Abstract No. 4. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $8,320.00 being vouchers No. 27A and No. 28 on Abstract No. 3B; the amount of $657.73 being voucher No. 29 on Abstract No. 3C; the amount of $1,665.82 being voucher No. 30 on Abstract No. 4A and the amount of $12,764.38 being vouchers No. 31 to No. 39 on Abstract No. 4. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Water District No. 1 Capital Project Bills in the amount of $4,948.46 being voucher No. 4 on Abstract No.4. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
The “New York Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for Water/Wastewater Providers” from NYWARN (New York Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network) for the water district was discussed. It seems there is no cost for the agreement but there may be for insurance for liability purposes.
Councilman Kemp made motion to accept the “New York Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for Water/Wastewater Providers” and authorize the Supervisor to sign it. No second. Motion failed.
Board members agreed to have Supervisor Weber follow up with the insurance company for the cost of insurance if we go into this agreement and discuss at May meeting.
Town Clerk reported the rabies clinic is set up for May 9th at the Town Barns from 9 am to 11 am.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to receive and place on file Code Enforcement Officer’s (CEO) & Watershed Officer’s; Zoning Officer’s; Water Plant Operator’s; Historian; Dog Control Officers and Justice’s report. All in favor. Carried.
Highway Supt. McIntyre reported they have been hauling stone, filled the salt shed; hauling crusher run gravel, cold patching and working on roller and trucks.
Board agreed the agreement from last year still stands for Don Strezpek to fill the holes in the cemetery with the Town Highway Dept. getting the topsoil.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone authorizing Supervisor Weber to purchase a new flag for out front of Town Hall and new basketball nets for the playground. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
The snow removal contract with the county was discussed.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Supervisor Weber to sign the “Per Mile Contract Including Sand & Salt Steuben County Snow & Ice Control for County Roads for the winter seasons of 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012.” Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber received a resolution from Sherry DeGaetano, Coordinator for “Steuben County Reality Check” asking board to review and support them in tobacco awareness.
Councilman French made the motion seconded by Councilman Stone to adopt the following Retail Tobacco Advertising Resolution with all the Board members approving:
WHEREAS, tobacco companies spend more than $13.1 billion a year to promote their deadly products; and
WHEREAS, 75% of teenagers shop at convenience stores at least once a week; and
WHEREAS, each day, more than 3,500 children in the United States try their first cigarette; and
WHEREAS, each day another 1,000 children under 18 years of age become new, regular, daily smokers; and
WHEREAS, the Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Community Partnership (STTAC) Community Tobacco Survey results of June 2007, state that 74.2% of our Steuben County residents think advertising of tobacco products should be restricted or eliminated, and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Pulteney supports the Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Community Partnership’s (STTAC) and Reality Check in their campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of tobacco advertising and promotion with parents and local retailers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Pulteney supports reducing, rearranging, or removing tobacco advertisements in the retail setting to protect the health and wellness of the youth in our community.
The importance of the 2010 Census to the Town and how to get everyone to give their information to the census takers was discussed. A newsletter will be generated to explain the importance of the census and presented for Board review at the May meeting before it is sent.
The Steuben County Office of Emergency Services as sent information for Town to consider regarding the Steuben County Pre-Disaster Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Councilman Stone made the following resolution seconded by Councilman Kemp adopting the Steuben County Pre-Disaster Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan with all the Board in favor:
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney, with assistance from the County of Steuben, has gathered information and prepared the Steuben County Hazard Mitigation Plan (the “Plan”); and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction held a public hearing affording all citizens an opportunity to comment and to provide input regarding the Plan and the actions in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney Town Board has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the Plan will be updated no less than every five years;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town of Pulteney Town Board does hereby adopt the Draft Steuben County Pre-Disaster Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan including all corrections as may be required by FEMA and as revised from time to time.
The Empire Video Services Corp. Franchise Agreement offered the town free TV cable hookup in a town building. The Board agreed to have Supervisor Weber contact Brian Wagner to have it hooked up in the Town Hall.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. |
