August 10, 2011
The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at the Pulteney Town Hall with Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilman Robert Kemp; Councilmen Richard French; Councilman Junior Gibson; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; Town Attorney John F. Leyden; Bookkeeper Joyce Apenowich and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Absent was Councilman Elizabeth Ryder.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to accept the minutes of the July 13, 2011 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the finance statements for general, highway and water.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to make the following transfers in the General Account:
FROM TO
A3089 $ 300.00 A4820 $ 300.00
A1355.2 600.00 A1110.4 600.00
A1355.2 600.00 A1220.4 600.00
A1620.1 1,000.00 A1620.4 1,000.00
A1620.41 1,900.00 A1620.42 1,900.00
A1620.2 300.00 A1620.45 300.00
A3310.2 300.00 A1670.44 300.00
A1670.41 900.00 A1670.42 900.00
A1930.4 500.00 A1670.43 500.00
A5010.4 500.00 A3620.4 500.00
Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman French to make the following transfers in the Water District No. 1 Account:
FROM TO
SW8340.2 $800.00 SW8340.41 $800.00
Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to pay the General Bills in the amount of $924.53 being vouchers No. 155 to No. 158 on Abstract No. 8A and the amount of $4,188.60 which is the amount being paid of the $8,134.60 total on Abstract No. 8 being vouchers No. 159 to No. 181 and No. 183 to No. 184 withholding No. 182 in the amount of $3,946.00 which will be discussed later in the meeting before it is paid. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $317.14 being vouchers No. 127 to No. 129 on Abstract No. 8A and the amount of $26,620.20 being vouchers No. 130 to No. 141 and No. 143 to No. 145 on Abstract No. 8. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $212.91 being voucher No. 62 on Abstract No. 8A and the amount of $2,022.10 being vouchers No. 63 to No. 72 on Abstract No. 8. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Revised wording from the agreement agreed to at last meeting of our Intermunicipal Agreement with the Village of Penn Yan for water usage was discussed. Atty. Leyden reviewed it and it says the same thing as the one agreed to last month with legal wording changes and the addition of wording for a late fee of a sum equivalent to six (6%) percent per annum on any amount in arrears.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson authorizing Supervisor Weber to sign the revised “Amendment to the Intermunicipal Agreement” with the Village of Penn Yan with the legal wording changes and the addition of a late fee as presented. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber explained we have been working in the water dept. with a deficient, as the state does not provide a project like this with start up funds. By considering the proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2011, the Board hopes to help remedy this situation along with the help of lowering our yearly use from 20 million gallons to 13 million gallons with Penn Yan.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to recess the regular meeting to open the public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2011 “Relating to Connections and Capital Charges for Town of Pulteney Water District # 1”.
Town Clerk read the legal ad.
Supervisor Weber read the proposed local law and explained that it makes it mandatory to hook up for property transfers and when drilled wells or water systems in the water district fail and explained the reason to raise the capital charge up to $542. It would be for one year only, 2012.
Everyone wanting to ask questions was given the chance to speak.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French to close the public hearing and resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman French to receive and place on file Code Enforcement Officer’s (CEO) & Watershed Officer’s and Zoning Officer’s, Water Plant Operator’s, Historian, Town Justice’s June & July, and DCO reports. All in favor. Carried.
Highway Supt. reported they have grader patched Chidsey Hill Rd., patched holes, helped Urbana and Prattsburg, worked in the shop on the trucks, put pipe in on lower Middle Road, and put the base in the cemetery for Helen’s bench.
Lauren Welch did a power point presentation to show the Board some pictures he took for the “Welcome to Pulteney” signs. The Board agreed upon a picture and Lauren will take it to Brett Steeves for the signs.
The bench for Helen Coombs was discussed. Supervisor Weber noted it should be ready soon and he would like to have a dedication ceremony some Saturday.
The scrap tire situation was again discussed. The County Public Works Dept. says we took in too many tires so they billed us $3,946.00. The terms of the letter from the Public Works Dept. did not say how many we could take in so there was confusion over the letter that was sent out. Supervisor wants to check with other towns to see what the amount was they took in or if we were the only ones that took too many. Our County Legislator Mike Hanna is working on our behalf with the County. Board agreed for the Supervisor to hold the check and to check further with other towns and report in September.
The State has appointed Hon. James H. Burns from Bath to be our Town Justice until Dec. 31, 2011. Having a court clerk to help the justice will be discussed at budget time.
NYSEG has an energy program for reducing energy costs available for commercial or government use. They would pay 70% of the cost to change lights to energy savers and the Town would pay 30%. It was suggested to get a quote first before any decision is made. Supervisor Weber will get more information for next meeting.
Supervisor Weber read a letter from Arbor Housing & Development, formerly Steuben Churchpeople Against Poverty, Inc., asking for support of their program. They provide grant monies for necessary home repairs to 8 very low-income homeowners in Steuben County.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson authorizing Supervisor Weber to send a letter of support to the Arbor Housing & Development. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2011 “Relating to Connections and Capital Charges for Town of Pulteney Water District # 1”. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Our Court Clerk Pam Prescott has prepared a grant application for needed items in the Justice office, as there are state funds available in the NYS Justice Court grant program.
Supervisor Weber made the following resolution seconded by Councilman Kemp Authorizing Application for Funds from the 2011-2012 Justice Court Assistance Program
RESOLVED, the Town of Pulteney Town Board authorizes Justice James H. Burns to file an application for office supplies/funding from the New York State Office of Court Administration 2011-2012 Justice Court Assistance Program.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Weber, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes. Carried.
Matters of public concerns included highway shoulders, asphalt vs. oil and stone and other methods for road repair, having a debate after primaries for public positions, a moratorium and the fracking issue and solution in town.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to recess the regular order of business to go into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to close executive session and resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber explained that a personnel matter was discussed to give the Board information with no decisions being made.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn seconded by Councilman Gibson. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.
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Town Clerk
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