December 8, 2010
Supervisor William Weber called the regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board to order at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at the Pulteney Town Hall with roll call followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber, Councilmen Richard French, Councilman Elizabeth Snyder Ryder, Councilman Junior Gibson, Town Attorney John F. Leyden, Bookkeeper Helen Coombs and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Absent were Councilman Robert Kemp and Highway Supt. George McIntyre. Other Town employees present were CEO, Watershed, and Zoning Officer Lauren Welch, Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz, Health Officer Alise Irwin and DCO Jack Ballam.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to accept the minutes of the November 10, 2010 meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber reported on the Financial Statements in the Highway, General and Water accounts.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman French to make the following transfers in the General accounts as presented:
11/24/2010 From: A1410.4 $ 262.56 To: A8810.1 $ 372.08
A1450.1 100.00 A1670.41 112.17
A1450.4 174.54 A1620.42 4,210.95
A1620.4 508.83
A1620.41 400.00
A1620.48 20.96
A1670.43 200.00
A1670.44 500.00
A3510.2 100.00
A3510.4 200.00
A4050.48 600.00
A7510.4 300.00
A7550.4 200.00
A8989.4 100.00
A9010.8 1,028.31 _______
Total $4,695.20 Total $4,695.20
12/08/2010 A1620.1 2,080.00 A3310.2 695.34
A3620.4 180.00 A1620.4 283.98
A4050.4 98.99 A1620.41 111.80
A4050.48 82.50 A1620.42 284.39
A7510.4 86.37 A1620.44 457.43
A9010.8 623.63 A1620.45 418.44
A1670.41 138.05
A1670.43 100.43
A1670.44 229.52
A5010.4 36.51
_________ A5182.4 395.60
Total $3,151.49 Total $3,151.49
Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to make the following transfers in the Highway accounts:
From: D5110.4 $4,109.36 To: D5130.4 $ 2,185.34
D5132.44 57.72
________ D9010.8 1,866.30
Total $4,109.36 Total $4,109.36
Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Snyder made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to make the following transfers in the Water accounts:
From SW9010.3 $ 700.00 To: SW9010.8 $1,062.70
SW8310.2 362.70 ________
Total $1,062.70 Total $1,062.70
Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to pay General Bills in the amount of $5,777.92 being voucher No. 254 on Abstract No. 11C; the amount of $457.43 being vouchers No. 255 and No. 256 on Abstract No. 12A and the amount of $15,527.49 being vouchers No. 257 to No. 277 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $21,190.00 being voucher No. 209 on Abstract 11B; the amount of $382.21 being vouchers No. 210 and No. 211 on Abstract No. 12A and the amount of $41,917.84 being vouchers No. 212 to No. 236 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $888.40 being voucher No. 88 on Abstract No. 12A and the amount of $4,342.05 being vouchers No. 89 to No. 95 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the shed for the Water Dept.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to reaffirm that we purchase a 8’ X12” storage shed from the Amish Workshop in Big Flats for $1,599.00 by paying down $235.00 and $79.95 per month with no interest till it is paid off and authorize Supervisor Weber to take a check for the down payment and order it this week. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Having a sign similar to Urbana’s signs when you are enter their town limits was discussed. Urbana’s had a separate sign added to their town sign showing that Hammondsport Central School received a Blue Ribbon Award. Supervisor asked if the board would be interested in generating a sign of this nature. We would need about 6 signs. Supervisor Weber will get some pricing of signs and report back.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to recess the regular meeting and open the public hearing on the Tentative Local Law No. 4 of 2010 “Providing for the Control of Dogs within the Town of Pulteney, County of Steuben. All in favor. Carried.
Town Clerk read the legal ad.
The law was discussed. Dog license fees were discussed to being raised from $7.50 to $10.00 for spayed/neutered and from $15.50 to $20.00 for unspayed/unneutered and the section of adoption fees at the dog shelter.
Everyone was heard that wanted to be heard.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to close the public hearing and reopen the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman French to adopt the Local Law No. 4 of 2010 “Providing for the Control of Dogs within the Town of Pulteney, County of Steuben has presented with the two following changes: Section 7 No. 3 be changed by adding after “refundable deposit,” “or fees prevailing at the dog pound” and Section 11 No. 2 A to read “Spayed and neutered dog shall be ten dollars ($10.00) (includes NYS Animal Control surcharge of one dollar ($1.00)” and No. 2 B to read “Unspayed or unneutered dog shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) (includes a NYS Animal Control surcharge of three dollars ($3.00)”. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to receive and place on file Code Enforcement (CEO) & Watershed & Zoning Officer, Water Plant Operator, Dog Control Officer, and Historian reports. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman Ryder reported on the park and walking path progress. She noted the Steuben Senior Services Fund will not commit itself to do the walking path but they would be lead agency for the empty lot next to the ambulance building on County Rte. 74 for the park. They are willing to help find information for both projects.
Supervisor Weber explained more on the State’s Aid for Cyclical Reassessments Program and said it would be to the town’s advantage to sign on as we would save the cost of having a complete reval done as we did this year at a future date.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson authorizing Supervisor Weber to sign the agreement with the State for the Aid for Cyclical Reassessment Program that the Town will participate in the Program. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Amortization of our retirement payment was discussed. This year there is only a difference of about $3,000.00 to be paid by February 2011 and pay the rest now. It was agreed to pay it all now and not amortize this year.
Ambulance modifications & improvements quotes that were received by November 17th were discussed. We received two quotes: Peachtree Builders & Developers for $9,629.86 and Bucky Bates Construction, Inc. for $16,450.00. Supervisor Weber was instructed at last meeting to call the Board members then call the agreed on contractor so that he may get started.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson confirming the Supervisor Weber called all Board members and they agreed to hire Peachtree Builders & Developers for the cost of $9,629.86 to do the Ambulance Modifications & Improvements and approve the Supervisor to pay a 60% down payment when the job is started. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Water Project Budget was discussed. According to Real Property Tax Office we cannot spend more then we take in so our 2011 budget needs to be adjusted by $438.00.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to make the change in the 2011 Water Project Budget of changing SW1030, Special Assessment (Debt Service) from $185,000.00 to $184,562.00. Roll call vote: Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to hold the year-end meeting December 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm. All in favor. Carried.
Hammondsport Central School has completed their Five (5) Year Building Condition Survey that outlines several pressing issues the District needs to look at. They are assembling a Capital Project Committee to put together a proposed Capital Project. They have asked that someone from the Town serve on the committee. They have four (4) definite meeting dates. As no one volunteered their services, Supervisor Weber volunteered to serve on the committee and report back.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to adjourn. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. ______________________________
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