June 8, 2011
The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the Pulteney Town Hall with Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilman Robert Kemp; Councilmen Richard French; Councilman Elizabeth Ryder; Councilman Junior Gibson; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; Town Attorney John F. Leyden; Bookkeeper Joyce Apenowich and Town Clerk Donna Conley.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to accept the minutes of the May 11, 2011 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the finance statements for general, highway and water.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay General Bills in the amount of $212.81 being vouchers No. 110 to No. 111 on Abstract No. 6A, the amount of $150.04 being voucher No. 112 on Abstract No. 6B, the amount of $3,543.90 being vouchers No. 113 to No. 132 on Abstract No. 6 and the amount of $105.57 being voucher No. 133 on Abstract No. 6C. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $116.12 being voucher No. 99 on Abstract No. 6A and the amount of $5,304.15 being vouchers No. 100 to No. 109 on Abstract No. 6. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $174.52 being voucher No. 46 on Abstract No. 6A, the amount of $1,080.04 being voucher No. 47 on Abstract 6B and the amount of $780.17 being vouchers No. 48 to No. 53 on Abstract No. 6. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz stated he has connected two new customers so currently we have 275 customers on line. The Annual Water Quality Report for 2010 has been posted on the website, sent to customers and copies can be picked up the watershed office or the clerk’s office.
Supervisor Weber discussed the FAB Grant situation. Another letter needed to be sent so now everything seems to be in order so we are just waiting to receive it.
Supervisor Weber discussed the payment schedule received from the Village of Penn Yan to repay the 2011 payment of $76,000 over a four-year period with interest.
Councilman Kemp made motion authorizing Supervisor Weber to sign the contract with the Village of Penn Yan according to the terms and conditions discussed. No second, motion failed. Board wants to review the contract first.
Town Clerk asked if the board would set yard sale days in Pulteney and she has had complaints on the lawn mowing and trimming in the cemetery.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman French authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for yard sale days in Pulteney for the weekend of July 15th and 16th. All in favor. Carried.
As we have had quite a wet spring, the lawn mowing crew was not able to mow. Hopefully as the weather changes we will see an improvement of the work being done.
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 and DCO reports. All in favor. Carried.
Highway Supt. McIntyre reported they have chipped the brush at Andrysick’s on Gallagher Rd., done some cold patching, fixed wash outs, grading roads, put pipes in, done some ditching and worked in the shop.
The letter received from Vince Spagnoletti, Commissioner of Public Works, regarding roadside cleanup was discussed. Board discussed and agreed to have only tires and appliances picked up.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise free curb side pickup for tires and appliances in the Town of Pulteney June 27, 28, 29 only and people wishing to have something picked up must call the Town Clerk’s office and leave a message as to what and where something is to be picked up. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
A letter from “Overhead Door”, Elmira, NY was discussed. They sub-contracted with Tom Pietch, Contractor who did the remodeling of our Ambulance Bldg., to put in the ambulance door. It seems they are having a problem getting their money from Mr. Pietch and are considering placing a mechanics lien on our building. Atty. Leyden explained that we are not in any jeopardy at this time. Board agreed to have Supervisor Weber send a letter to Tom Pietch regarding the situation as the Atty. had suggested.
Councilman Ryder discussed the update for the rec program to date. The Dept. of Health decided not to get involved this year but the committee has to make changes for transportation and bus stops, as the cost is too high for the buses. They are also doing some changes the health dept. had suggested for the program.
It was noted that we have received $825.00 in donations for Helen Coombs bench with a plaque. Pictures of benches will be brought in for a decision.
Supervisor Weber presented a picture of the signs by Brett Steeves. It was discussed whether or not we wanted a picture or the drawing on the signs. It had a drawing of the lake on it. It was asked if grapes could also be put on it? A picture from the bluff toward Pulteney with the lake and vineyards or one from the lookout toward Hammondsport would be better. A picture will be gotten for review.
Supervisor Weber noted he has done the final application for our bulk-mailing permit.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to reappoint Nancy Cole and Janet Stone to be Pulteney representatives for LULA, Land Use and Leadership Alliance.
All in favor. Carried.
Ambulance Corp. sharing utility costs for our Ambulance Bldg. was discussed. As the Town of Pulteney does not charge the Ambulance Corp. anything, they are willing to put in a standby generator in the building.
The Ambulance Bldg. being handicap accessible was discussed. It seems there is no problem as the two officers upstairs come down and meet in the Assessor’s office when need arises to talk to people if they cannot make it up the stairs.
Richard Musso was present to ask if Briglin Rd. was going to be fixed this year, as his business is located within the first 1500 feet from County Rte. 76 on Briglin Rd. and the road is in need of repair. It was noted that it is not on this years repair list of our 5-year road repair plan.
Richard Musso asked if he could get an estimate to have the road done and work something out with the town. Board agreed for him to get information and bring it back to the board.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn seconded by Councilman Gibson. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
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