May 13, 2009
The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 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 Health Officer Alise Irwin. Others present were Randy Kelly and Michael Hanna.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to accept the minutes of the April 15, 2009 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber gave financial reports.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to make transfers from A1620.4 the amount of $53.93 to A1620.43 the amount of $53.93 and from A1990.4 the amount of $401.15 to A1950.4 the amount of $401.15 in the General Account. 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 General Bills in the amount of $249.99 being vouchers No. 90 and No. 91 on Abstract No. 5A; and the amount of $5,001.66 being vouchers No. 92 to No. 108 on Abstract No. 5. 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 $45.27 being vouchers No. 86 to No. 88 on Abstract No. 5A and the amount of $18,608.44 being voucher No. 89 to No. 106 on Abstract No. 5. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $1,552.10 being vouchers No. 40 to No. 46 on Abstract No. 5. 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 $1,164.32 being voucher No. 5 on Abstract No. 5. 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 $1,164.32 being voucher No. 5 on Abstract No. 5. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Water Operator Ken Forenz reported we now have 223 customers hooked up to the water system. He will be sending the annual water quality report out to everyone hooked up.
Town Clerk read Deborah Hoose’s resignation from the Planning Board effective June 9, 2009.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept Deborah Hoose’s resignation with a letter to be written thanking her for serving on the board. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French 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.
Highway Supt. McIntyre reported they have been doing cold patching, worked on Chidsey Hill Rd., done some ditching on the north end of town, grader touch-ups, fixed the driveway in the Glen View Cemetery and worked on trucks and the roller.
Supervisor Weber noted Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 25, 2009.
Councilman Stone gave prices for azaleas and boxwoods for in front of the Town Hall to replace the shrubs that are there now plus mulch.
Councilman Stone made motion to replace the shrubs in front of Town Hall with four azaleas at a cost of $71.00 plus the cost of the mulch. No second. Motion failed.
Water fountain for the playground was discussed.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Councilman Stone to purchase the necessary materials to install a water fountain and a water fountain for the upset price not to exceed $300.00. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber noted trash collection day is set for Saturday, June 27th. He will try to get the owner to come to the June meeting to explain how it works.
Empire Video Services Corp. has hooked the TV cable up in the Town Hall. It was asked if we wanted it hooked up in the Town Barn and the Assessor, Code Officers and Water Operator’s building. The Board agreed not to have it hooked up in either of the other buildings.
Supervisor Weber will check with Brian Wagner about help hooking up the internet for the historian.
The “New York Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for Water/Wastewater Providers” from NYWARN (New York Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network) for the water district was discussed. The cost for the insurance will be $260.00 a year.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept the “New York Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for Water/Wastewater Providers” and authorize the Supervisor to sign it and to contact the insurance company. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Portable toilets for the playground area was discussed. Councilman Stone had from Larry’s Latrines for a handi-cap toilet a cost of $200.oo per month and a regular one a cost $90.00 per month and they maintain and clean it.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to rent a handi-cap assessable portable latrine from Larry’s Latrines at a cost of $200.00 per month from now until at least the end of September for the playground area. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Sending out census mailers was discussed at a cost of $564.50.
Supervisor Weber made motion to employ the services of Multi Media Services to print the brochure, stuff the envelopes and mail them out using labels we would provide for the mailing of a census letter to all residents not to exceed $564.50. No second. Motion failed.
Positions for the Ethics Board and Planning Board were discussed. John Phillips is interested in the Planning Board position and Pat Rafalowski is interested in the Ethics Board.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to appoint John Phillips to the Planning Board to finish the term vacated by Deborah Hoose, which expires December 2009. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to appoint Pat Rafalowski to the Ethics Board to fill the vacancy created by Robbin Conley. All in favor. Carried.
Town-wide yard sales were discussed.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for town-wide yard sales for July 10th, 11th and 12th. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
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