The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 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; Bookkeeper Helen Coombs and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Also present were Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz; Code, Zoning and Watershed Officer Lauren Welch, Historian Sharon Daggett and DCO John Ballam.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept the minutes of the February 11, 2009 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber gave financial reports.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French for a transfer in February from A1620.42 in the amount of $18.94 to A1620.43 in the amount of $18.94. 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 General Bills in the amount of $57.21 being vouchers No. 48 on Abstract No. 3A and the amount of $2,807.82 being vouchers No. 49 to No. 67 on Abstract No. 3. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $56.31 being vouchers No. 46 to No. 48 on Abstract No. 3A and the amount of $17,531.16 being voucher No. 49 to No. 66 on Abstract No. 3. 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 Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $181,552.00 being voucher No. 17 on Abstract No. 2B; the amount of $305.46 being voucher No. 18 on Abstract No. 3A and the amount of $615.03 being vouchers No. 19 to No. 26 on Abstract No. 3. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Water District No. 1 Capital Project Bills in the amount of $15,000.00 being vouchers No. 3 on Abstract No. 3. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
The second revision of the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Pulteney and Town of Jerusalem for transportation of water from Penn Yan to us was again discussed.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Supervisor Weber to accept the Second Revision of the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Pulteney and Town of Jerusalem for transportation of water from Penn Yan as presented and authorize the Supervisor to sign it. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, no; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber noted he had received from the Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 a cost of $9,000 per year to operate the ambulance in Fire District No.1, that works out to about $.48 per $1,000 of assessed value. He will notify Hunt Engineers to proceed with the Map, Plan and Report for the ambulance district.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp 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.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman French authorizing the Town Clerk to set up and advertise for a rabies clinic. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Highway Supt. McIntyre reported they have been hauling stone, cutting brush and working in the shop. He noted the gravel pit permit has been applied for and there should be 2 to 3 years of gravel left in pit. The roller needs to be fixed. He had quotes for the repairs or replacement of the parts needed to fix the roller. He will also need to buy tires and a battery.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Supervisor Weber for Highway Supt. McIntyre to get parts, tires and battery from Weber Hydraulics, Inc. in Darien Center, NY to fix the roller. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Soil analysis training being held April 1 at the Wayne Town Hall at the cost of $199.00 was discussed.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing CEO/Zoning & Watershed Officer Lauren Welch to attend the Soil Analysis training at the Wayne Town Hall at the cost of $199.00. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
The walking path and sidewalks was discussed. Grants for the walking path and for sidewalks are still being looked into.
Councilman Stone asked permission to have an old map of Pulteney and a new map of Pulteney enlarged and framed to hang in the newly painted hall. Board asked her to get the cost of enlarging and framing and bring it back to the board.
The Glen View Cemetery was discussed for more burial lots. County Commissioner Spagnoletti said the road right of way is 25’ from the center of the road. Board agreed for Highway Supt. and Town Clerk as Cemetery Registrar to look at the situation and decide what would be best.
Councilman Stone explained the Keuka Lake Land Use Leadership Alliance Training Program (LULA) has drawn a guide for all municipalities to use to draw a Comprehensive Plan for their municipality. She further noted the grant money that was received to do the project will be giving each municipality about 30 copies of the guide for all the boards to use.
Councilman Stone made the motion seconded by Supervisor Weber to accept the guide and all the Board members approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS, we are in agreement with the spirit and goals of this project, and acknowledge the importance, value and integrity of Keuka Lake and its watershed area and our reliance on its natural resources,
WHEREAS, we recognize and accept our responsibility to care for, preserve and protect the resources of the Keuka Lake watershed and surrounding area for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, we realize that inaction and lack of proper stewardship can damage and diminish the value of Keuka Lake watershed resources; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive planning, land use regulation and there view and approval of land development proposals are among the most important functions of local governments in the State of New York;
WHEREAS, members of local administrative boards such as the planning board, zoning board of appeals and agricultural advisory boards consider and dispose of many important applications for permits, variances and interpretations of local land use regulations;
WHEREAS, local legislative bodies are authorized to use their delegated authority under state law to adopt a wide variety of land use regulations, controls and incentives to provide for the balanced and harmonious development of the community;
WHEREAS, knowledge of the authority of local governments regarding land use control and responsible decision-making regarding these matters is important to the quality of life and future success of the communities; and
WHEREAS, we wish to associate and coordinate our activities in such a way as to have a beneficial effect,
WHEREAS, we recognize the need for and the long-term benefit of a continual review, update and sharing of individual concerns and issues, successes and failures, models and experiences, as we faced the future together.
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the legislative body of the Town of Pulteney
THAT it endorses and supports the continuation and/or expansion of the Keuka Lake Local Law Assessment and Analysis, the Keuka Lake Land Use Guide, and the continuation of annual community forums, to share and review concerns and changes relevant to land use within the Keuka Lake Watershed and surrounding area.
Supervisor Weber will not be here for the regular meeting the 2nd Wednesday of April so asked for meeting to be held the 3rd Wednesday. Board agreed the meeting would be held April 15th.
Corning Community College leadership conference was discussed for April 9th but payment for those going had to be in by March 24th.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone for up to five people to attend the Corning Community College leadership conference at the cost of $25.00 each. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
The lease is about to run out for the copier in the Town Hall. A new lease for a new copier was discussed.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to lease a new Xerox copier at the cost of $110.87 per month for 60 months. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to recess the regular order of business to go into executive session for a real estate and potential litigation matter. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to close the executive session and resume the regular order of business. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber noted a potential litigation matter with the Attorney providing information for the town board and planning board was discussed in executive session.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.
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