February 9, 2011
The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at the Pulteney Town Hall with Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilman Elizabeth Ryder; Councilman Junior Gibson; Councilmen Richard French; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; Town Attorney John F. Leyden and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Absent was Councilman Robert Kemp. Others present were Code, Zoning and Watershed Officer Lauren Welch, Health Officer Alise Irwin, Randy Kelly and Kathy Burns.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman French to accept the minutes of the January 12, 2011 organizational and regular meetings. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the finance statements for general, highway and water.
Supervisor Weber discussed a bill for National Benefit Life for disability insurance. He will check into it to see just what it is but wanted it okayed to be paid if he is satisfied with what it is.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to pay General Bills in the amount of $6,005.56 being vouchers No. 22 to No. 47 on Abstract No. 2. Roll call vote: Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Councilman French, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $28,648.94 being vouchers No. 17 to No. 38 on Abstract No. 2. Roll call vote: Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Councilman French, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber questioned the John Ferris Trucking Bill as to whether it was for January or February. The truck is gone now.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $21,435.93 being vouchers No. 10 to No. 20 on Abstract No. 2. Roll call vote: Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Councilman French, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the Hunt Engineer’s two bills for the Water District No. 1 Capital Project. One we have received the funds from EFC for the $3,552.79 bill and we should be receiving the funds for the $23,000.00 bill from the FAB grant shortly but asked for both to okayed so they could be paid when funding is received.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to pay the Pulteney Water District No. 1 Capital Project bills in the amount of $26,552.79 being voucher No. 1 to No. 2 on Abstract No. 1. Roll call vote: Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Councilman French, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the FAB grant and his letter to Mr. Brian McEvoy of EFC asking that the $23,000.00 water modeling fee be deducted from it. SEQR may be needed also. He asked for the two following resolutions be made to cover what will be needed.
Supervisor Weber made the following resolution seconded by Councilman Ryder:
RESOLUTION ADDRESSING STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) STATUS FOR PROPOSED WATER MODELING IN PULTENEY WATER DISTRICT #1
Resolution recognizing proposed improvements to the Town of Pulteney Water District #1 Project to be a Type II action for SEQR purposes.
WHEREAS, the Town recently completed installation of distribution piping, a water storage tank, booster pump stations and other appurtenances as part of the construction of Water District #1; and
WHEREAS, Water District #1 is currently operating and serving Water District #1 residents; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney now desires complete Water Modeling for Pulteney Water District #1; and
WHEREAS, the Water Modeling will consist of a review of existing mapping of the Town particularly in the zoning districts as they apply to water, a review of the latest New York State aerial photography for the Town, a review of the Town’s latest Comprehensive Plan, discussions with Town leaders to determine future plans for growth or stability; and
WHEREAS, the collected information will be input into hydraulic modeling software to be used in analyzing system efficiencies and the potential for expansions of the District or creations of new districts, troubleshooting and the completion operation studies.
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes the need to complete SEQR proceedings for this project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PULTENEY THAT
- The proposed replacement project is declared to be a Type II action for State Environmental Quality Review Act purposes, and no further action will be required.
- This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Roll call vote: Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Councilman French, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made the following resolution seconded by Councilman Ryder:
WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 PROJECT COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney has substantially completed construction of the Water District No. 1 Project; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Pulteney has received notice of final completion for the Water District No.1 Project; NOW, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Pulteney accepts the Water District No. 1 Project as complete and authorizes final payment to the contractors; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Pulteney hereby states that Ken Forenz is an operator appropriately licensed by New York State will be retained to oversee operation of Water District No. 1.
Roll call vote: Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Councilman French, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to receive and place on file Code Enforcement Officer’s (CEO) & Watershed Officer’s and Zoning Officer’s; Water Plant Operator’s; Dog Control Officer’s reports. All in favor. Carried.
A letter was received for Chips and our funding will be $101,506.00 for 2011 with the roll over from last year.
There will be a DEC meeting at the Town Hall to discuss the Nichol Inn on March 1, 2011. There will also be a LULU meeting March 28th at the Yates County auditorium.
Supervisor Weber noted that he would like to change the pay schedule passed at the January organization meeting for the CEO, Watershed and Zoning Officer, Town Clerk, Bookkeeper and Historian. It seems there are too many pay schedules to keep up with. He would like to change the CEO, Watershed and Zoning Officer, Town Clerk, Bookkeeper positions to be paid semi-weekly instead of semi-monthly and the position of Historian to quarterly instead of yearly.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman French to change the CEO, Watershed and Zoning Officer, Town Clerk, Bookkeeper positions to be paid semi-weekly and the position of Historian to quarterly. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber noted he has received about 25 applications for bookkeeper and has interviewed 7. He is moving on for a decision soon.
The contract agreement between the Town of Pulteney and Sullivan and Leyden, P.C. was discussed.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson authorizing the Supervisor to execute the contract agreement with Atty. John Leyden. Roll call vote: Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Councilman French, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Highway Superintendent noted they plowing, sanding hauling sand and done some work on plows and trucks.
Insurance company has been contacted but we have not heard anything further if we can get more for the loss of the one ton truck yet.
Councilman Ryder and Kathy Burns, Office of the Aging, discussed the paper needed for the grant application with Atty. Leyden. The sample he had would hold the Town liable for anything that was done for the park so he did not do it until he spoke further with the Town Board. It was explained to him what was needed. He will draw up the necessary paper.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder authorizing the Supervisor to execute the contract Atty. Leyden generates and ratify it at the March meeting for the purpose needed by the Office of the Aging. All in favor. Carried.
Kathy Burns further explained that a grant for $1,000.00 was received toward a quarterly newspaper from Pulteney and TRIAD. It was also noted that they recycle and refurbish any cell phone and distribute them to anyone over 60 in need of one for only 911 calls.
A memorial was discussed for Helen who served for bookkeeper for 15 years, was on the Zoning Board of Appeals as well as secretary for it since it started and was an election inspector.
A bench for the cemetery with a plaque was discussed. Supervisor Weber will get prices.
A replacement for secretary for the Zoning Board of Appeals was discussed. ZBA Chairman, Nancy Cole, asked that the Town appoint a secretary for the ZBA.
There were no public comments.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
___________________________________
Town Clerk
.
|
