June 10, 2009
The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 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; Town Attorney John F. Leyden and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Also present was Historian Sharon Dagget, CEO/Watershed/Zoning Officer Lauren Welch, Water Operator Ken Forenz and Bookkeeper Helen Coombs.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to accept the minutes of the May 13, 2009 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber gave financial reports.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay General Bills in the amount of $299.08 being vouchers No. 109 and No. 110 on Abstract No. 6A; and the amount of $7,979.96 being vouchers No. 111 to No. 136 on Abstract No. 6. 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 Highway Bills in the amount of $258.79 being vouchers No. 107 to No. 108 on Abstract No. 6A and the amount of $106,079.65 being voucher No. 109 to No. 122 on Abstract No. 6. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $2,326.96 being vouchers No. 47 on Abstract No. 6A and the amount of $3,866.41 being vouchers No. 48 to No. 60 on Abstract No. 6. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Water Operator Ken Forenz reported we now have 232 customers hooked up to the water system. North Country was down to fix a few issues on 54A recently.
Scott Lyon from Swarthout Recycling LLC was present to explain how a scrap day would work and what to collect. For this year Board members agreed to have June 27th as a community scrap day for people to get rid of scrap metal only. A container will be put at the town barn and one on the lake road near Wagner Gully. The Town would get $50/Ton from the project. We will advertise it in the Shopper, radio, on the web site, newsletter and posting it around town. Scott will also advertise it in his ad on the Fox channel on TV. Scott will provide us with a list of items to be accepted.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone 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.
Gary Herrick, Chairman of the Grievance Board, and David Oliver, Assessor, were present to report on Grievance Day. There were 27 complaints received. Equalization rate was a big concern of the people.
Data collection was discussed. Assessor David Oliver suggested inviting someone from ORPS to explain the revaluation process and time table. Supervisor Weber will contact them to see if they would attend our next board meeting.
Highway Supt. McIntyre reported they have been grading roads, doing grader patching, black topped three spots on Brown Rd., mowing roadsides, sign work, putting in driveway pipes, dust oiling roads and done some cold patching by hand.
Supervisor Weber noted he had received a letter from our insurance agent regarding trespassers in the gravel pit with ATV’s and other off road vehicles. They said we should put signs put up at the three entrances points to the pit. They need to say “Town of Pulteney Property – No Unauthorized Entry”
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Highway Superintendent McIntyre to purchase and put up three signs at the entrance points to the gravel pit. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
At the last board meeting the Board agreed not to spend town money to publicize census information. Supervisor Weber received information that we could receive a grant up to $3,000 for the purpose of publicizing census information.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Supervisor Weber to document what our cost would be to publicize the census and apply for the grant as long as there is no cost to the town. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman Stone discussed water coolers for the playground area. It seems they are more expensive then we predicted and they have to be ADA approved. Board agreed not to put in a water fountain at this time.
Councilman Stone mentioned that Robert Illi has agreed to be on the Ethics Board.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Supervisor Weber to appoint Robert Illi to the Ethics Board to finish the term vacated by Peggy Tears, which expires December 2009. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber presented a revised Local Law on Wastewater Management.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to hold a public hearing on the revised Local Law on Wastewater Management at 7:30 PM at our July 8th meeting and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise same. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
A new KWIC computer program for uniformity around the lake is being considered for KWIC. It would be a web-based computer program and the quoted price is $24,000. KWIC commissioners agreed not to go for grants. KLA directors have agreed to pay half of the cost and the yearly maintenance fee for the program up to $2,400 per year. The only cost for us would be $750.00 for two years totaling $1,500.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to endorse the computer program for KWIK for use by the Watershed Department at the cost of $1,500.00 for the Town of Pulteney. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Dedication of the playground will be held on July 11th during town-wide yard sales from 11AM to noon. It was discussed having free hot dogs and drinks for about an hour.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman French to hold the playground dedication July 11th with free hotdogs and drinks for one hour at the upset cost of $200.00. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Town of Urbana Parks and Recreation Committee asked for a representative from Wayne and Pulteney to be on the committee as long as they are involved with it. Councilman Stone is Pulteney’s representative this year. She reported the program goes from July 6th to August 7th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Swimming is five days a week and summer school/recreation is four days. She noted they would provide breakfast and lunch this year with the cost being provided at a later time.
No public comments or concerns.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to recess the regular order of business to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to close the executive session and reopen the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber noted during executive session a personnel matter was discussed with Watershed Officer Lauren Welch.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
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