March 9, 2011
The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 9, 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; Town Attorney John F. Leyden; Bookkeeper Joyce Apenowich and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Absent was Highway Supt. George McIntyre. Others present were Code, Zoning and Watershed Officer Lauren Welch, Health Officer Alise Irwin, Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz, Historian Sharon Daggett and Nick Forenz and Rick Rider from Yates ARC.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman French to accept the minutes of the February 9, 2011 regular meetings. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the finance statements for general, highway and water.
Councilman Gibson made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay General Bills in the amount of $25,150.86 being vouchers No. 48 to No. 67 on Abstract No. 3. 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 Kemp to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $26,039.70 being vouchers No. 39 to No. 55 on Abstract No. 3. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $875.82 being vouchers No. 21 to No. 27 on Abstract No. 3. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber made note that Councilman Kemp, Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz and himself had a meeting with Shawna Wilber, Treasurer of the Village of Penn Yan to discuss our contract for annual usage of water and our capital charges which were found to be okay. He has written Romulus French, Chairman of the Village of Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board asking for a meeting to discuss relieve from our contract for the 20 million gallons of yearly water usage as we only use 10 million.
Supervisor Weber explained the situation with the FAB Grant and EFC loan. We need to have more people hook up to the water line. He would like to have a workshop to figure a way to go forward after we hear from Penn Yan about the contract. He explained that he had to make some transfers in order to pay the annual water payment of $188,000.
WHEREAS Pulteney Water District #1 is presently experiencing an $11,000 shortage for capital and/operating expenses. Upon motion made by Councilman Kemp and duly seconded by Councilman Gibson, it is:
RESOLVED, the Town supervisor is authorized to transfer from the General Money Market account the sum of $9,000.00 and from the General checking account the sum of $2,000.00 to Water District No. 1 checking account the sum of $7,000.00 and to the Water District Capital Projects account the sum of $4,000.00 totaling $11,000.
RESOLVED, that these funds shall be repaid by the Water District to the Town of Pulteney on or before one (1) year from the date of this resolution.
RESOLVED, upon receipt of repayment said funds shall be deposited in the Town General Fund.
This resolution was duly adopted by a majority vote of the Town Board as follows: Supervisor Weber, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes.
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 and Justice’s reports. All in favor. Carried.
Town Clerk read the legal ad for “2011 Mowing of Town of Pulteney Properties.”
Supervisor Weber opened the two bids received.
Donald Strzepek - $6,900.00 with breakdown of $12.00 hourly rate for labor and $16.00 hourly rate of man and mower.
Yates Arc - $6,298.00 with breakdown of $7.25 hourly rate for labor and $60.00 hourly rate of man and mower.
Board discussed the two bids and not having to do any extra work this year at the cemeteries. Rick Rider, Senior Operations Supervisor for Yates Arc, was present to answer any questions.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept the lower bid of $6,298.00 fro Yates Arc subject to checking references and receiving an insurance certificate. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, no; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Board members were asked to bring names to the March meeting for a ZBA alternate.
Councilman Ryder discussed summer rec and noted that the Dept. of Health has taken over doing it so some of the rules will be stricter.
Supervisor noted that we were able to get $4,814.02 more from the insurance company toward the replacement of our one-ton truck, which was deposited, into the Highway Capital Reserve. He further discussed the Hammondsport school project and the Nichol Inn property.
Atty. Leyden noted the General Reserve Fund the Board wanted to open with $5,000.00 couldn’t happen without a specific project designated. After a discussion, further decision on this account was tabled.
It was noted that we have received $525.00 for Helen’s bench so far and others have promised to give but have not gotten back to us yet.
No new progress on the signs for the Town. Supervisor has contacted the other people suggested and neither has gotten back with him as yet.
The agreement Atty. Leyden drew up to hold Office of Aging harmless from liability (unless negligent or willful misconduct on their part) was received and Supervisor signed it and sent it on the Kathy Burns so she could continue with the grant phase of the Aging in Place property improvements projects for the Town with a deadline before the end of February.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Supervisor Weber ratifying Supervisor Weber signing the agreement provided by the Atty. with Steuben Senior Services Fund, Inc. for the Aging in Place project to get grants to improve Town properties for the benefit of the Town’s citizens. All in favor. Carried.
Corning Community College Leadership Conference to be held April 14th was discussed.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing up to 5 people from the Town of Pulteney employees to attend the CCC Leadership Conference at the cost of $25.00 per person if signed up by March 31st or $35.00 after that date. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, no; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, no; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Office of State Comptroller is offering a Municipal Accounting course in Corning April 26 – 28 at a cost of $85.00. He would like to have Joyce attend it.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Bookkeeper Joyce Apenowich to attend the Municipal Accounting course held in Corning April 26-28 at the cost of $85.00. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Nick Forenz noted that taxpayers money not in the water district isn’t suppose to be used for the water district. He further noted the new overhead door for the ambulance needs attention, as it is not hooked up.
Supervisor Weber explained the money used is just a loan to the water district.
CEO Welch will contact the company about the ambulance door.
An Ambulance sign is also needed as people are parking in front of the door.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn seconded by Councilman Gibson. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.
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